Lap band and Salads...

[jaye282 79]

I'm 8 months post op and eat salad everyday. My salads have iceburg and romaine lettuce grape tomatoes' date=' 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.[/quote']

Umm....I want you to come to my house and make me a salad lol! Your salad sounds absolutely fabulous!

[missybear 86]

Salads are fine, I just need to take my time, and if something won't chew down to a fine consistency, I just discreetly take it out of my mouth. On occasion Tomato skins and snow pea sprouts can be hard for my teeth to cut through.

I've been loving a hard boiled egg with baby spinach , alfalfa, bean shoots, cucumber, avocado and some Dijon mustard and lemon juice, easy to throw together in a few minutes.

I often don't even use lettuce as a base given I end up not using it quick enough. iCabbage I've enjoyed a lot more post band, I find it is crunchy to the bite, lasts for ages and great in Soups, stir fry's and finely sliced and tossed with some tuna or salmon with mayo on crackers