Pre surgery eating habits

Yes, I cut out the carbonation and practiced chewing slowly. I still have trouble with the chewing slow enough and waiting long enough between bites. But I am living and learning. I just wish I would learn my lessons easier. :)

Never did. I gave up my diet coke two days before surgery (no pre op diet) and quit for six months before it found its way back into my life. I can't imagine chewing that many times for everything. I started with moist foods and I suppose I chewed well, but never consciously counted chews or anything. I had more problems with dry foods than underchewed foods.