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I'm 6 months out and I haven't tried lettuce. Heard its hard to digest. Any ideas when I'll be ready?

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I cant remember when I actually tried lettuce but you should try just a leaf now. Just make sure you really make it wet with dressing.

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So ready to give it a try. I love salads so hopefully it will go down ok.

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I am 5 months out and just tried salad and it worked out fine! I used Annie's dressing with had less than 30 calories for 2 tablespoons

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I tried a half portion of Panera's Asian chicken salad today. I am almost 4 months out and it went fine.

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I'm 4 1/2 months out and tried salad this weekend for the first time and it went great. I actually felt really good after eating it. I love salad too!!! My doctor would prefer you wait until 6 month mark but I just couldn't wait. I tried a Wendy's salad they have a half portion size. Good Luck!!!

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I am exactly 3 months out today and I have been eating baby spinach salads for a few weeks at least. I don't eat them often and I only eat about 1/4 to 1/3 cup over a period of time but I don't have a problem with it.

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I was allowed to start at 2 months (last week) have had a spinach salad every day for lunch since cleared, no problems.

HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 223

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