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I was recently banded on May 30, 2008. I am now past the mushy food stage and was wondering how long it will be before I can actually eat a salad. I have not had a fill yet so I am starting to get hungry. Any suggestion on different foods (besides mashed pot.)would be appreciated.:)

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i don't recall the reasoning behind it, possibly digestion, but my dr. says to not try salads until about 3-4 months out. i attempted a piece of lettuce and a thinly sliced Tomato with a slice of chicken breast and it went down okay, but of course i have not had my fill yet...i guess all reccomendations are different.

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My doctor told me to stay away from salads for a while unless they are really, really chopped. Sometimes you can get a chopped salad that is really fine. I have tried coleslaw since it is chopped pretty well and make sure I chew and chew before I swallow it. I have had no problem with it.

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