what did you do?

so following the salt fact I thought i'd ask you all the changes you've made.  What are the  5 biggest changes you do or don't do now that didn't before  wls (FOOD wise, not exercise)

1.  PEPSI (Not)
2.  small portions (between 1/2 cup to 1 cup per meal)
3.  Water
4.  less carbs and veggies (always too full after eating proteins)
5.   & not drinking w/meals

These really are not many changes, most of them are regulated by my band.  I've tried pepsi and the pain was not worth it, small portions, less carbs and drinking with meals (I just couldn't do if I wanted) so my band is totally working.  as for water, I have my good days and bad days.

I haven't had my surgery yet...in 2 1/2 weeks...but the 5 things I am most fearful of...

1. not drinking when eating
2. no carbs (well hardly any)
3. no soda
4. no coffee
5. no gum

1.  not drinking with meals
2. no Sierra Mist Free  
3.  loving water!  (only because I have to!)
4.  low carbs and MORE veggies!
5.  "normal" sized portions  (WOOHOO!!  Wish I could have done this part on my own!!)

1. don't have soda or anything with carbination. hurts too much.
2. more protein based meals.
3. don't drink with meals.
4. make smarter choices i.e. lower in fat and calories, sugar free, etc.
5. little to no sweets.

1. no carbination/soda
2. fewer carbs
3. taking less pain relievers bc I have fewer headaches on a daily basis
4. no drinking with my meals
 

Well I'm not even two weeks out but:

Not drinking carbonated beverages (been doing that for months)
Not drinking with meals.
Remembering to slow down and make my meals last, no matter that they are only liquid...
Exercise, even if its only a little.
Not drinking alcohol.

1. not drinking with meals.  (hardest for me)
2. smaller portions
3. no diet soda (do miss it but have not dared to try and wont)
4. water is all I really drink (nothing else taste good) drank a lot before though
5. remembering to eat  (never was a problem before)

In Practice for post surgery

1.   No sugar or sugar alcohols-skipped the birtday cake this year
2.   Putting fork down between bites
3.  Chewing until I can't chew the food anymore
4.  Drinking/eating slowly
5.  No soda
6.  exercising

 1. No drinking with meals (this was HARD and is still HARD!)
2.  No sugar or sugar alcohol- only natural sugar in fruits etc
3.  Gave up SODA (two months prior to surgery!!!)
4. Small little portions, Healthier portions
5.  No carbonated beverages, I do have decaf coffee though and THANK GOD!