salad anyone

hi everyone i have been craving a salad but scared to try it. i was just wondering if anyone else has tried it and what they are putting in it,also what kind of dressing should i use i really like ranch dressing thanks for your help.

Hi Rhonda, I've tried salad but I put tunafish or grilled chicken in it for the protein. I have used regular dressing (ranch) so far, but not a lot! I shake it up so that it gets all over the salad. I havent had any problems, just getting full quickly so I try to eat a lot of tuna with a small piece of lettuce. Been eating it since 6wks post op. Hope this helps. Amanda

I had salad today actually.. with ranch dressing.. I get full VERY VERY fast... it doesn't take much at all.. Good Luck Kim

Hi Rhonda, I tried lettuce at 5 weeks and it did not agree with me at all. I tried it again on Saturday and it was GREAT!!! I repeat GREAT!!! I love salad. My dressing was salsa. I had chicken on it for protien. Good luck and please let us know how you do. Lizzi

I had a taco salad (ground turkey) last night for dinner. Very little cheese, no beans (yuck) and I did fine. I only ate a little because I fill up fast. just chew chew chew. Terri

I actually just tried salad for the first time last night since my surgery. I had a garden salad w/ thousand island dressing on the side. I just dipped my fork in the dressing .. it was regular dressing not diet or anything. I only ate the crunchy lettuce and tried to stay away from the soggier stuff. I also cut up the cherry tomatoes in 1/4 pieces. I did fine. I didn't eat alot of it but it was so good. I was craving one but was afraid to try. Since it came with my meal I thought i'd at least try it. Glad I did! ~Angel 222/187/120

thanks everyone i went to a cafe intown at 5:00pm and got a chicken salad with ranch dressing togo,got home and took a small amount cut to little pieces and ate it. it was wonderful and i didnt get sick i am so happy thank you all very much.

my doctor told me at 6 weeks i could introduce salad,,,, i usually have the mixed greens or baby spinach , i add some cooked turkey bacon, tomatoes,,,,,,, some cheese for protein and a light dressing.. I love salad so this really makes me happy. good luck joann