MAINTENANCE DIET?? almost 7 weeks out--RYN done 1/23/07

Hello.... I had my RNY done on 1/23/07 so Tuesday will make 7 weeks out... I think I am doing good so far....but I would love a "salad" but not sure about lettuce yet.. Does anyone have any suggestions on food ???? I have been sticking with foods like "chili" that goes down really good....the food I found does not agree with me -- no matter how I fix them is "EGGS" (yucky)....and I use to love eggs...kind of weird. Any help with suggestions here would be much appreciated!!! Kathy

Hi, I love salad. I had heard that you couldn't have salad once you've had the ROUEX N Y surgery. So I asked my dietician and she said that I could in about 6 months after my surgery. It won't be but a teaspoon but no reason why I couldn't...I know this isn't much help...but eventually you will be able to eat a very small one. Also...she said that she is thinking of adding refried beans because a lot of people that have had the surgery haven't had any problems with this food. NO gas. And it's great protein. You might try a taste of this. Deb

HI- Im right ahead of you... Im like 9 weeks out... and I eat salad... No problems... I eat taco salad.... chef salad, etc. actually there isnt anything I DONT EAT... except I stay away from sugars and pasta. Just remember to chew...... chew..... chew.... Tonight Im having crab legs.... YUM! Stacey