salads? why

I had RNY13 months ago.  Sometimes I can eat more than others. But I find I can eat more salad than anything else.  I usually have chicken ceasar salad or baked chicken or fish with salad but It seems as if I eat an awful lot of salad greens. I don't do well with icebure lettuce, but I can do romaine what may be too well.   Why is that?

I think it's because salad chews down to almost nothing; it's mostly water.  So you can eat what appears to be a lot of salad, but it probably chews down to less than 1/2-1 cup by the time it gets to your pouch.  Also, it's soft and mushy after it's chewed and mixed with your saliva, so it does not stay in your pouch as long as more solid foods.  I can eat a lot of salad as well... Kellie

Thanks and congrats on your great success.  I ate a lot of salad before so this is very good for me.  I love salads.  I do realize I have to get my protein in as well.  Nothing better for getting your protein and veggies in one swoop. Have a great day!   Bejai!

Bobbyerock, I love your avitar. I had a fish like that living in my 75 gal fish tank a few years ago.

Thanks!  What happened to your fish?