cprince1975 62 Posted January 7, 2014 M still purée for 2 more weeks but I'm craving a salad so bad!!! Of all things, yes a salad. How far out post op were you able to tolerate raw veggies? 1 newu2014 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sassy Pants1 186 Posted January 7, 2014 8 weeks before I could even try it. I tolerated it just fine. I, too, craved salad. Crunchy and fresh goodness! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PdxMan 4,292 Posted January 7, 2014 Lettuce is one of those foods which can be difficult to digest, depending on the type. I started back with iceberg at about 4 months slowly adding romain until I could handle all romain, then I began adding in spinach, then adding kale. At about 6 months I was able to handle any and all raw veggies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cprince1975 62 Posted January 7, 2014 Yes!!! I just want a nice crunchy salad! LOL. Thanks for the reply. 4 more weeks but I will make it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cprince1975 62 Posted January 7, 2014 Def sounds like I will need to ask my nut when they suggest adding veggies back. My husband can't believe it's the one thing I'm craving. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NMJG 1,266 Posted January 7, 2014 4 months for me. My dr recommended waiting for 4 months out. I tried a few leaves here and there around 3 1/2 months but couldn't do more than that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mlh 12 Posted January 13, 2014 I'm right at 3 mos. and tried my first salad last night with butter lettuce and no skin on Tomato or cuc. Added cottage cheese and chicken for Protein. It gave me a moderate belly ache and even today my stomach is touchy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cprince1975 62 Posted January 14, 2014 My nut said it's everybody's first craving. Said it's the crunchy we miss. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdmama911 224 Posted January 14, 2014 I was allowed iceberg lettuce when I progressed from soft foods at 6 weeks. Im now at 4 mos. out and I eat lots of raw veggies. Although I find I can eat a better "salad" if I stick with one veggie at a time. My salad will be 1/4-1/3c. Green peppers, cheese, a couple croutons and my dressing. But I switch my veggie out everyday. One day carrots, one cabbage, one cauliflower, etc. I started adding in raw veggies around 8 weeks. I have taken it slow and carefully and haven't had a single problem. My salad is an afternoon staple in my diet now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
