Normal?

Sounds good. Take things slowly so you do not hurt yourself, keep sipping, taking vitamins(if allowed), and exercising (even it is walking around the house). GOOD LUCK!   

I wish, I hurt when I drink..... I am sipping and still hurt on my left side...  I have tried room temp drinks, cold, hot, it don't matter...  I can eat a little without hurting but I don't do my whole 2 oz.   

I will be glad when I can drink without hurting... It's hard getting 60 ounces of fluid in when you hurt when you drink