skip the alcohol and you will be happy with yourself. you can have fun without alcohol! i am sure they will have something to offer that you can drink.
i used to be able to drink water right from the machine with no ice. since the surgery have to have my drinks either HOT or COLD with ice. no in between!
good thing i had my ice maker fixed last week
i am on my week 4. i know exactly what you mean,i hated the sweet drinks! i had chicken noodle soup broth, hot tea. i started cream of chicken soup thinned with low fat milk then strained the chicken out. best thing to do is keep yourself busy. go for walks.