5 days post op - not getting enough liquid

Hey y'all

I'm officially 5 days post op! Yay!
The pain isn't as bad as I was expecting. Just the gas pains are very uncomfortable. I only take pain meds before bed.
The problem I am having is not getting in enough liquid. I absolutely hate chicken broth -_-
Any advice? My surgeon makes us be in a 10 day clear liquid diet post op before switching us to full liquids -.- I miss chewing food. No so much eating bc I'm
Never hungry. Just chewing lol

I just had 8 (8oz) bottles that I filled up daily and I tried to drink one an hour and when I first started I used a 1oz shot glass to pour into so that I wouldn't drink too much at one time. Supposedly sugar free popsicles count as well and those are pretty good and you can chew them if you don't have sensitive teeth.

Sugar free popcicles and sugar free jello both count as clear liquids and give you some texture to chew. I learned early out that adding some lemon juice to my water or unsweetened ice tea helps me enjoy it a little more. Congrats on your surgery!!