salad

[Rycherchick 147]

When can I have salad, you know the green stuff?

[JenC 90]

Once your Doctor has released you to eat raw vegetable or lettuce...usually refered to as "solid foods". Check with your Doc.

Now...when will you tolerate salad is another matter. I ate greens at 5 weeks out. Iceberg lettuce did not go so well.......but I found that dark leafy greens where just fine. The problem with salad at an early stage is that it takes up room when you should be ensuring you get your Protein in first. So if you've managed to get the essentials in then... have at it if your doc says ok. Remember to be smart about what you put on those greens because toppings and dressings can be a whole load of fat that we just don't need. I'm loving infused vinegars and greek yogurt concoctions on salad these days.

I know what you mean about wanting salad, I love my greens too!

[Richard Foor 655]

EveEveeeeeeeeevery Dr has different plans so you should check with yours to be sure. That being said I was aloud raw vegetables and all foods for that matter at 1 month out. I have heard that some people have trouble with lettuce but it has not been a problem for me. Good Luck.

[mommyradd 115]

I agree with JenC. I'm 12 weeks out and started eating salads at 10 weeks, not sooner, because I wanted to focus on getting my Protein in for optimal weight loss. I usually have chef's salad because of the meat, cheese, and egg. However; I can't eat alot, and within two hours of eating salad, I get hungry again. So like JenC said, get your protein in first, then treat yourself to salad. Good luck.