I've had several salads and have done ok so far. I've used iceberg, romaine (long time chewing though), carrots, onions, cucumbers, peppers, tomatoes and been ok. I also had some salad from Olive Garden last night and did ok there too. I also am a salad dressing lover and finding some with less than 2g of sugar can be hard. I found a ranch dressing from South Beach Diet that is good and low sugar. I have also used Tarragon vinegar mixed with some sweet n low for a sweet/sour type dressing. Christine

I'm loving it, too. I just finished a clementine. I had never eaten one before and it was wonderful. I've been eating an apple a day, trying to stay regular. I think fruit tastes better to me now than it did before surgery. No sushi for me! I lived on Okinawa from the age of 9 to 11 and we had to go to a potluck at my dad's church every month. All the Okinawan women brought gorgeous looking little cakes but when you would bite into them they were rice, raw fish, and seaweed. To be polite we had to try some of everything and I've never gotten over it. Didi

Carla; As we've all said about 100 times, every surgeon and nutritionist is different, but mine doesn't ever recommend raw carrots and for the first 6 months, I'm not allowed to have skin on any vegetables or fruits. The nutritionist told me that the texture of carrots and veggie/fruit skins is difficult to chew enough to break down and they've had several occasions where a patient has gotten them stuck. I have tried a bite of shredded carrots, but for the most part I'm kind of afraid of them now. I haven't tried any veggie or fruit skins. I'm definitely afraid of those. Have you had any bad experiences with the carrots and cucumbers? Blessings, Jennifer

I am loving fresh fruit latley!!!! I had a mild dumping experience the other day when I ate too many red grapes...............but I can eat tons of strawberries and blueberries no problem I love oranges too!!! Anyone else having success with fruit? I am also totally addicted to sushi and sashimi (thin slices of raw fish) they go down soooooooooo well and give me energy right after eating!!! Its been amazing!!! Is there anyone else out there loving sushi?? If any of you are having trouble eating your protein and your not afraid to try new things, I highly reccomend Sushi!!! Bethany

I forgot to post the challenge this morning, I'm glad you did. I think wednesdays will be my day off since I have a night class that does not end until 9pm and I work all day. 2/6: 30 mins on treadmill 2/7: 30 mins on treadmill 2/8: break