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My Dr said at week 7 I could try salad. Its weird that I asked about salad and thats what I am craving. Im going on week 4.

Kellee

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Thx 4 the info...I have been cravin it 4 Weeks bt wasnt 4sure Wen it was safe 2 try it...

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My doctor said 6 weeks, but I waited 8. I still to this day have trouble with iceberg lettuce for some reason. I do great with greens and always make sure there is plenty of Protein in my salad. I would suggest a small amount first to see how your sleeve tolerates it.

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I'm cleared for salad. I've been hesitant because so many do not tolerate well. I'm wondering what side effects you all experience when salad isn't working.

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You should be ok just take it slow and chew well. I am loving my salads this summer. I'm about 14 weeks out and have been enjoying salads since week 6.

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Yep, I was told 6 weeks too... I'm at 4 1/2 now. It will be nice when I can try them because it will make going out to eat easier. I try to look at menus and plan before I go but you never know what restaurants throw in their dishes. I'm ready for a grilled chicken salad! Yum!

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Hi, I'm 7 weeks post-op today too. My doc (not my original surgeon, I've had some complications), said I could start salad this week. Also said I could have some cooked veggies too - not a big salad eater, but so glad I can eat some cooked veggies!

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I was told 8 weeks but tried it at 6 and it was fine... just chew well like everyone is saying. Enjoy... for me it tasted great...

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Oh my gosh.. I was just telling my co-worker how gosh darn bad I want salad.. nutrionist kept me on stage 3 for now..

I'm 5 weeks out today.. I keep craving All types of salads... Esp the Oriental chicken salad @ applebees cept I have them put lime on the grilled chicken and I get french and the BEST tip I had was dip your fork in the dressing then pick up food..

Here I go.. Thinking about the salad again.. :'( I want it so bad, but i don't wanna mess up my progress..

I'm actually hauled at 230.4 for over a week now.. very frustrating.

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