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I am craving a salad so badly right now. I'm 5 weeks post op. When can I have it?? With Protein of course.

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OMG right there with you. I'd kill for a cobb salad. I think you'd be best off asking your surgeon. Mine is pretty strict I think with 1 month on full liquids before even starting mushies. I'm putting off the question until I'm at least 2 months out so I don't feel disappointed with the length of waiting.

All that being said I am happy to be down 20 lbs already so the salad will have to wait lol.

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I am 7 months out and still haven't had a salad, just a few baby spinach leaves.

I have tried many times (as I crave it also), but once I finish the Protein portion, I never have any room for salad.

I could forgo the Protein for the salad, but it would mean I wouldn't hit my protein goal.

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You need to ask your surgical team. I wasn't allowed any raw vegetables for six months, but my team has a more conservative plan than most.

Also, I know you didn't ask this, but this is a great time to learn to put cravings aside and eat to satisfy nutritional needs rather than random cravings. Good luck!

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I'm close to seven months out and still can't really eat much salad, mostly because of the bulk of the lettuce and vegetables. I find if I get the Protein I need I can only eat a small portion of salad. If I try to eat a bigger salad I either end up picking off all the Protein first or not getting enough of it in the meal.

We have a salad bar at our work cafeteria and I do occasionally prepare a small side salad to go along with a chicken breast or some other lean protein, making sure I focus on the protein and just eat the salad as a side dish.

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i have been trying to add in green veggies and have been less than successful. I am 5 weeks out. I tried zucchini about 2 weeks ago..not good and tried Brussels sprouts yesterday - I had some leaves and 1/2 a brussels sprout with/after my turkey and it was too much :( I got the back up full feeling and couldn't finish my last ounce of Protein.. it tasted good though!

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the answer is going to vary from plan to plan. At 4 weeks I was allowed.

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