rcarter76 0 Posted December 14, 2009 Hello everyone, I love my salads, all kinds, even when I was overeating daily, I always had a salad! LOL Anyway, I know this kind of ruffage can be hard on our new sleeves and I was wondering if anyone eats them now and how often and how long after surgery they were able to? Happy Monday! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tiffykins 673 Posted December 14, 2009 I started eating spinach salads around the 2.5 month post-op without any consequence. I have salad 2-4 times monthly. I can eat quite a bit of salad, because it turns to mush once chewed. Some days, I try to eat the chicken first in a salad, and sometimes I "cheat" and just eat salad. I love salads as well, and was happy that I had zero issues with them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rcarter76 0 Posted December 14, 2009 Good to know! I hope I can eat them 2-4 a week! How long after going to real food do you think it is possible? Or did you have to wait due to special circumstances? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tiffykins 673 Posted December 14, 2009 Good to know! I hope I can eat them 2-4 a week!How long after going to real food do you think it is possible? Or did you have to wait due to special circumstances? I didn't try them until I got to regular food. I progressed my diet more slowly than some. No special circumstances or reason. I just wanted to wait because with my band, salads and I had a love/hate relationship, and I didn't want to have issues. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deedee 5 Posted December 14, 2009 I also eat spinach salads, which I started about 8 weeks out (once cleared for regular foods). Just last week I ate them 4 out of 5 days for lunch. I mix them with grilled chicken, shredded cheese, and sugar free teriyaki sauce (sometimes shredded carrots if I have them). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*susan* 1,709 Posted December 14, 2009 I love salads as well. I started eating them around eight weeks out without any problems. I have two or three a week, at least! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob_350lbs 105 Posted December 15, 2009 Me too, I have a salad every night, while watching TV. It's my new "zone out" food. In fact, I eat fresh veggies w/every meal. Try the salad spritzers, they are great and add zero calories. It will help to keep you regular too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kromrider 3 Posted December 15, 2009 I just got cleared for salad today at my three month check up. I am actually looking forward to having one! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
