Mommy4 0 Posted August 17, 2010 I can eat anything and i truely mean ANYTHING that i want except lettuce!! for some reason i cant get it to even stay down more then 20mins!! I love salads and i often want them is this somthing other people have gone through also?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SParkle 4 Posted August 17, 2010 Hmm.... the only thing I have found doesn't sit well is pork for me, so my love of spare ribs is now out the window!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Georgia 2,908 Posted August 17, 2010 Can't do lettuce either yet How far post-op are you? I am 2 1/2 mos out. I can do tomatoes chopped fine but not lettuce so can't eat salads yet either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeenThereWasThat 2 Posted August 17, 2010 I am 5 weeks out and I have done both lettuce and spinach. I basically sprinkle a little lettuce on my chicken and add a little dressing. I try to take a bit of either cheese or chicken with a bite of lettuce and it seems to be working. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trouble 0 Posted August 18, 2010 I'm 3 weeks out and I have eaten salad and done fine with it. It was nice to be able to eat salad. I had the band before I converted to the sleeve and with the band I could not eat lettuce. So far no problems with it now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mommytoethan 1 Posted August 18, 2010 i am 2 months out and i can eat salad with no problem. i have tried shredded lettuce (like on tacos), so i dont know if that would be any different. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladylove 0 Posted August 18, 2010 Hi Trouble, I am new to the forum and I am 2 weeks out, I see you say you've had lettuce already.When did u first have something to eat? I've tried baked chicken and I've had no problems with it. I'm just wondering if I'm moving too fast? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lookinupin2010 0 Posted August 18, 2010 Before I had this surgery (which I still call a blessing btw) I used to have a salad everyday for lunch. I love romaine lettuce and grape tomatoes with just about any kind of Protein and other veggies that I'm in the mood for. I tried a small salad the other week, and I chewed it till it was almost liquid. It made me have the most awful heartburn. Yet, I can juice veggies, and not have a problem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
minches 0 Posted August 18, 2010 Have you tried Butter Lettuce? It is very tender and sits well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mommy4 0 Posted August 18, 2010 Can't do lettuce either yet How far post-op are you? I am 2 1/2 mos out. I can do tomatoes chopped fine but not lettuce so can't eat salads yet either. I was sleeved on june 3rd Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lookinupin2010 0 Posted August 19, 2010 I have never had butter lettuce...but will try it...I miss my salads... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites