When can we start eating salad

Hi.. I was just wondering if anyone knows when we can start to eat a green salad. I think my Dr. said after the third month. I miss them so much..

I had surgery on 3/3/05. I have been eating lettuce for about 3 weeks now, but I find that rather then eat it ice cold it is better at room temp or I even pop it in the micro for 20 seconds. I also chew it very well. I don't eat any skins or seeds like cucumbers, peppers or tomatoes, so I don't even add them to my salad but the lettuce alone helped me with my craving for salad again. Hope that helped! Jean

I had my surgery on 3/8/05. And I eat salads just fine. My doctor told me 6 or 7 weeks out. Just make sure you chew everything in it really good.

Same here... I was able to start at 5 weeks. Iceburg is best for me. I have had no problems with it.

Hi..I am 7 weeks post op today.. I had a little lettuce ( shredded or small pieces ) and I also had tomatoes and cucs ( I took the skin off and took the seeds out) and I did fine..Just make sure you cut them in small pieces and chew..chew.. chew Terri

I guess I'm luckier than most. I had my surgery on 3/28/05 and I tried my first salad this past Sunday. My doctor had allowed me to go to my stabilization phase a month early because I am doing so well adjusting to the foods. I am still very careful as to what I eat however and the amounts. I did try cucumbers (just a few small pieces), tomatoes, mushrooms and a few peppers (yellow bell peppers) and had no problems with them. Just try things one at a time like I'm doing. Good luck!!

I was told by my surgeon that I have to wait 3 months to eat salad. BUMMER!! I miss them too! Bonnie

Guess what? I'm going to get my first salad today since surgery. I'm so excited because I have been craving it sooo bad. I was told to wait 6 weeks. Kerri ;)

I was told after 3 months post-op. But remember, FILL your salad with protein. Make PROTEIN the priority in your meals!! It'll make a difference in how you feel emotionally and physically. Make everything you put in your mouth count- no empty calories! I was WEIRDLY craving salads too about a month post-op. I'm like, why am I craving a salad???? LOL When I do have them again, I am going to make sure I LOAD it up with protein. So very important.