Just to report back in...   I didn't have any drains.  Good!  One less thing to deal with!

Congratulations!  To you both!

I'm still on liquids too, so my choices are limited...  lol...

I'm fascinated about you liking cottage cheese.  Did you HATE it before?  I absolutely hate it, but I always wished I liked it.  Does that make sense?  Maybe when I can start eating, I'll give it a try!

I know I am not getting enough water.  I am trying hard!  You sound like you are doing things right.  I often wonder myself... is this right??  For me, I do not have to sip in 1oz. portions.  I generally just fill a glass with water and sip throughout the day.  I pretty much sip the way I've always sipped.  Sometimes I drink a little more, sometimes less.  I can have about 4oz. of a protein shake at one time.  I drink carefully.  When I get halfway done (about 3-4oz) I def. feel full and need to stop.  Maybe I should be sipping more slowly?  I'm not nauseous or vomitting, so I figured I was okay.  

I say keep up what you're doing if you feel good!

See now with me I cannot have protein, strictly clear liquids until the first week out.   Do you like the whey protein shakes?  I started drinkin those before surgery and they are num num.  $15 for a big thing of it at wal-mart. 

:)