Question:
When is a good time to start eating salads? I'm 5 weeks post-op

   — Tonisha P. (posted on January 7, 2003)

January 7, 2003
My doctor okayed salads as one of my first foods - I started eating them at 5 weeks out. Hope this helps.
   — kandi S.

January 7, 2003
I think you're fine to start trying to eat salads--if your nutritionist and/or doc okay'ed it. I am 12 weeks post-op (down 50+ lbs!!) and still can't eat them. My PCP told that it's probably because of the bulk and roughage. He suggested CHEWING CHEWING CHEWING and trying to eat more salads, but I'm having a time with them still. Just thought I'd add my two cents and say in case you try them and can't keep them down, try again in a couple weeks and remember to chew A LOT. Good luck!
   — Karen K.

January 7, 2003
I had my first salad at 5 weeks post-op. Best think I ever tasted! Lettuce, tomato, shredded carrot, mushroom, onion, hard boiled egg, kidney beans and shredded chicken. I still have that at least once a week-with either chicken, tuna or steak in it. Just chew well!
   — Cindy R.

January 7, 2003
I had my first salad at about 6 wks. It was so good even though I couldn't eat much. I added thin sliced turkey and boiled egg to give me the protein we require. Be very careful with the dressing at first to see it it agrees with you. If there is an O'Charlies restaurant near you they have a salad with cajun chicken on it. It is awesome, I have one every Sunday.
   — Tawnda C.

January 7, 2003
Tonisha, My DH and I both had RNYs. We don't waste stomach space on salads. I ordered an Italian salad and ate just the meat and cheese and the little tomatoes. Protein first. I agree with the poster who said watch the dressing. I din't even touch the stuff I had ordered on the side.
   — Janis D.

January 7, 2003
My Dr didn't allow salads until I was 4 mo.'s post op, only because I have a problem getting enough calories during the day and there is basically nothing in salad. Everyone is right though, watch the dressing!
   — salymsmommy