Question:
I want to eat salads again is this ok , 31/2 months out RYN

   — doubledeb33 (posted on May 19, 2009)

May 19, 2009
At your stage you need to get your protein in and you should try to get as much as you can from food which means you don't have much room for salads. If approved by your doctor and nutritionist you can try a little after you each your protein but you will probably find you don't have room to eat that much salad. At least I don't. Remember Protein first.
   — [Deactivated Member]

May 19, 2009
I know that every person is different. I am 13 months out and I still have a very hard time with salads. As the prior poster noted, your protein intake is more important. Has your doctor cleared you for eating salads? My best to you. Peace.
   — JaimeK

May 19, 2009
I was told I could eat raw frutis and veggies and fiber again at 3 mos...I was sooooo ready too...but unfortunately I could not tolerate many raw veggies or fruit for well over a year post op...And it was even longer for citrus and onions,salad and apples...But we are all different...You should introduce one raw veggie a day or a mealuntil you know what things you can tolerate or not...But do not give up trying things that might bother you one day because the next time you try it , it might not bother you...Eventaully I begane eating all my raw foods again...Good luck!
   — .Anita R.

May 19, 2009
I, too, greatly craved salads. I do eat them... protein first, then salad (up to 1/4 of a meal.) My nutritionist says I'm eating too much, but burning it off with exercise... I'm ahead of schedule losing weight. Before I could tolerate the whole vegetables, I juiced them for a glass of fresh veggies each AM. I'm 5 months post op.
   — lorannw

May 20, 2009
I really missed veggies early on, but I didn't eat many until I reached goal weight. Protein was always first . You can eat beans...they have protein. But I do put lettuce on wraps occasionally. You do get back to where you eat normally again. Just take this time to really change how you think about food and in time you will be eating a nice square meal in the right proportions. But don't be in a hurry. Give yourself time. The food isn't going anywhere. Once you see a significant change in weight, you will be anxious to eat to lose and won't worry about salads. They take up space in your belly and give nothing to you nutritionally. Remember~ Eat to live, not live to eat! Hugs to you and best of luck! Kim
   — gpcmist

June 16, 2009
I am 4 months post op and I eat salad every day for lunch I throw cheese on it for protein.
   — bzagacki