Which is more important water or food?

I am two weeks post-op and am on a soft diet. The problem is I am ALWAYS thirsty. I am in ketosis so that may be contributing to my "cotton mouth" but I can never seem to get enough to drink. We are not allowed to eat and drink at the same time and if I have my choice....I choose drink! I seldomly feel hungry but when I do my mouth is too dry to eat so I have to drink something.....then I wait 30 minutes to eat and by then I'm not hungry. I'm think this is normal but am just wondering if anyone else experienced this? I am seriously only taking in 200 calories a day and that is being generous. I know that can't be healthy but in the beginning is it normal? Also, what are the names of some good liquid protein shakes? The chocolate, vanilla etc. milkshake type are too thick for me right now. Sorry for all the questions but thanks so much!

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