I am 7 days post op today and had a hard time drinking much of anything the first 2 days. I just took small sips, and slept so my body could heal. Beef broth was the only thing I could drink a decent amount of- not chicken broth at all! Day 2 I started protein shakes and spent days 4 &5 with vomiting and nausea...I found that room temperature and warm were AWESOME! Good luck!!!