What was the first habit you changed?

[rdm 10]

Haven't had surgery yet. But I have not drank a coke in four weeks.

[DetChatt 188]

Drinking while eating.

Not taking time to eat at regular intervals and then over-eating one big meal.

Carbs; a thing of the past.

[TheDuchess 106]

My first habit I've changed is drinking while I'm eating - which has been very difficult since I have a method (Bite, bite, drink) and I've had to break it. I always wash it down with Water.

The habit I'm having the most difficulty with is chewing more, and eating slowly. I'm worried it'll be a habit that will stand in the way once I get the lapband.

[Lori123 170]

my first thing that i HAD to change was my attitude

if i went into this (surgery) with a what if i cant' date=' what if that, what if this, i would have been in for a long ride.....the first thing i changed was ME...i told myself if i was able to get my insurance to approve this surgery, and find a great doctor, that i would do whatever it took to help myself..sure i failed in the past and this was my (last stand)..once i changed my attitude from woe is me and i cant to I WANT.....it was game on.......and i can see the end zone from here..[/quote']

Your absolutely right! I had to do the same thing after failing at so many other methods and diets. I said "your done, this is it" after seeing my lab work and was prediabetic. I think what you said is the first thing everyone has to change before doing this ! Congrats on your success!

[dylanmiles23 2,198]

I gave up straws, a pint of ice cream almost every night and making wonderful home made popcorn in my Whirley. I ate about 7-10 cups of popcorn without butter and salt. I like plain things. I also gave up my favorite side dish, well done french fries, no salt. When I eat burgers now, no rolls.

[It'sTime 82]

I dropped the carbonated beverages so fast it would make Dale Earnhardt, Jr. envy.

[SueBee01 630]

Pre surgery it was sweet tea, soda, white bread and Pasta. Post op it was not drinking with meals. Took back the bread and pasta, but only whole grain and small amounts.

[Banderina 69]

Soda. I have had only had a few sips since surgery over 6mos ago..I don't miss it.

[JARS517 54]

The first thing I did was stop my many diet Mt. Dew drinks a day. I had a pretty bad habit with the diet drinks. I am pretty sure I drank the equivalent of a 2-liter every day if not more. I quick cold turkey. That was 9 months ago. I haven't missed them and I don't miss lugging the 2-liters and 12 packs in from the grocery store! We drink a lot of Crystal Light lemonade now, though.

[Rojasanoll 920]

I still haven't had a hamburger since last June 2012

[Anume 937 314]

The drinking while eating I've stopped, I only eat whole wheat bread

I keep track of my calorie intake

Went from workout 1maybe 2X a week to 6X a week

[cindya 54]

soda's for me, then just making sure I had protien before my veggies. and I get my walks in everyday

[leannel90 206]

I'm on preop until tomorrow and abandoned the diet Dr pepper two weeks ago and haven't looked back. I did have some diet soda at a restaurant and it tasted terrible. I'm trying to change my.habits to living in the now...and not worrying about anything else. Its tough though...that self doubt can creep up and bite you in the a$$!!

[hely88 883]

my first thing that i HAD to change was my attitude

if i went into this (surgery) with a what if i cant' date=' what if that, what if this, i would have been in for a long ride.....the first thing i changed was ME...i told myself if i was able to get my insurance to approve this surgery, and find a great doctor, that i would do whatever it took to help myself..sure i failed in the past and this was my (last stand)..once i changed my attitude from woe is me and i cant to I WANT.....it was game on.......and i can see the end zone from here..[/quote']

Love that want power!!!!!

[missybear 86]

Definitely small bites and breaks between bites. I eat with a teaspoon or oyster fork at home and at work, which helps