Question:
When can you start eating a healthy salad??
im soon to be a month out and been graving a salad.. — Tina G. (posted on February 8, 2007)
February 8, 2007
I was able to eat a salad at about 2 months out. I am a year out today and
I can eat like 1/2 cup of salad. It really helps with digestion. Good luck
to you!!!
shannon
— shannonwaycott
February 8, 2007
I started eating a 1/2 cup a salad about 3 months after my surgery. Wendy's
has a excellent salad in a cup, so does McDonalds. Good Luck.
— sachi48sims
February 8, 2007
I started craving salad from the first day out! But my doc said not to eat
any greens for at least the first 6 months. However, if y'all have done
fine after 2 months, I'm going to try it!
— Cheriehott
February 8, 2007
I'm not quite three months out and I started eating salad about a month
ago. Wendy's salad from the dollar menu (Caeser side salad) will hit the
spot. I actually thought that it was awfully big at first. It was filling
and the price was right too! If that isn't enough then add some
protein(chicken,tuna,turkey,fish) to it.My doctor's office said I could
have Wendy's chili. The salad and chili together was way too much food. I
find that our eyes are much bigger than our stomachs! Best of luck to ya!!
— purnellj
February 8, 2007
Hi Tina, eating salad is tough on the pouch early. More than that it is
just a symptom of rebellion to what you are going through. Our minds tell
us to have a salad, it is good for us, even safe calorie wise, but if we
give in to salad, we will eventually give in to another craving that is not
so healthy. I encourage you to learn to avoid cravings and keep with the
program. Teach yourself that less is more when it comes to food, but don't
go crazy about it. Be sure you are the one in control of what you are
eating, not the other way around. Obesity is a head issue with a body
consequence, so it is a tough ride. If we just look at the body
consequence, you won't solve the problem, if you deal with the head issues
that come with it and stick to the program, even fight for it, you will do
much better. Best to you. Patricia P
— Patricia P
February 8, 2007
My docotor told me I cant have raw vegetables or fruit until six months
after surgery. He said it can cause an blockage.
— barfiep01
February 8, 2007
I am 10 months out and I don't eat salads. It is just a filler and we
thought we should eat lots of it before surgery. It has no protein but
does provide some roughage. If you eat your protein first as most surgeons
tell you, I doubt you will have room for salad. It will do nothing for you
to keep you full, may be hard to swallow and keep down at your stage. Talk
with your surgeon and nutritionist about it. Julia
— Julia W.
February 9, 2007
Hi All.
My surgeon told me to keep away from salads for about six months. He said
that the lettuce and such actually acts like steel wool in the new pouch.
So...wait until the new pouch is good and strong before you start to eat
salads too soon after surgery. Again...the best advice you've received thus
far is to discuss it with your own surgeon. Good luck. J.
— Judib58
February 12, 2007
Doctors differ on that. I did not eat lettuce till about seven or eight
months out.
— Novashannon
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