Lap band and Salads...

[MandySha 30]

I've been craving a nice healthy salad, but have not been brave enough to try and eat one. Just curious on everyone's experience with salads??? I'm 5 1/2 months post op with 10.3 cc's in a 14cc band.

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I eat salads all the time. I love them. Never had a problem with them, either.

[dawalsh 919]

I've been craving a nice healthy salad' date=' but have not been brave enough to try and eat one. Just curious on everyone's experience with salads??? I'm 5 1/2 months post op with 10.3 cc's in a 14cc band.[/quote']

I'm 8 months post op and eat salad everyday. My salads have iceburg and romaine lettuce grape tomatoes, thin sliced cucumbers, onions, shredded carrots and onions . I cut the lettuce small, slice the mushrooms, peel the cucumbers and I put it all in a big plastic bowl, add two tablespoons of blue cheese dressing inn it. I put the lid on the bowl and seal it. I shake the bowl until the dressing covers all the salad ingredients and I have one awesome salad. I also have absolutely no problems eating my salad either. I chew well and enjoy . So I don't think it's going to hurt you but ask your doctor if you're that concerned.

[Toddy 758]

I've not had any trouble eating salad. I do have a friend that has the gastric sleeve and they have to eat much like a bandster, small bites, chew a lot... she had only had two problems eating and both times it was a salad. Just try it slowly and see how it goes...

[cynj 5]

salad is one of the foods I can eat with no problem ,I loved it ,

[Dragonlily 5]

I was scared to try salads at first but as many others have said I to had no real issues salad. Carrots and eggs yes....lol...good luck and take it slow

[dylanmiles23 2,198]

I've been craving a nice healthy salad' date=' but have not been brave enough to try and eat one. Just curious on everyone's experience with salads??? I'm 5 1/2 months post op with 10.3 cc's in a 14cc band.[/quote']

I have a salad most days. I don't use dressing because I don't like it. I have no trouble eating it. I chew chew chew. I eat it about 1 hour before my dinner.

[MandySha 30]

Thanks y'all! I think I'll try having a salad for lunch today! I'm very cautious about my chewing so I know I'll chew well!

[JackieC 37]

I can't eat lettuce at all. I instantly get stuck. But I try other greens. Sometimes I'm good other times its a no go. It's a learning process for all of us.

[jfc193 719]

Just had a small taco salad, and ate part of the salad focus in on the meat and refried Beans and the cheese.

Never had a problem with Lettuce but rather concentrate on the Protein first.

[toritz 64]

I eat salad everyday sometimes twice! No issues at all

[ShantelleElaine 39]

No problem at all with salads here! But I also have no fills. 2+ months post op.

[aubrey222 45]

Shantell why no fills? I also ha one full since surgery that was removed because I was too tight. Are you losing well without it?

[GuyMontag 1,264]

They can go down slow for me but I can eat them just fine if I take my time.

[MandySha 30]

I didn't not try to eat one yet, I absolutely hate the feeling of being "stuck" so I don't venture out of my normal foods... Maybe one day I'll try!