I was just wondering when it is okay to have a salad? I love one of the salads at panera, but was told not too much fibrous vegetables yet and wondered how people do on salads in general?

Thanks

I wasn't allowed raw fruit, veggies or nuts until I was 3 months out.

It was 8 weeks for me, and I handled them just fine but couldn't eat much of the lettuce... it just filled me up really really fast. Now, I can eat TOO much salad!

I didn't try salad for about the first 4 or 5 months, but when I did I didn't have any issues with it. I don't tend to eat it too much because I usually eat my Protein first and then there isn't much room for that afterwards.

My program seems to be by far the most liberal, and even it says no salad or raw fruit/veg for a minimum of four weeks after surgery. By that measure, you'd be okay to have salad now -- but the nutritionist just today told me to be very careful about which lettuce, picking the more tender ones and using only the green part of the leaf, not the stalky bits that are more fibrous. I would think lamb's lettuce/mache with the stems cut off would be the perfect lettuce for an early salad. That stuff melts in your mouth practically!

Thanks everyone, sounds like I could try it soon, but I will try to wait until three months out to be safe. The salad that I love at Panera has the most moist chicken, also has nuts, so I would focus on that part with just some lettuce, oh, has cheese too, I think Goats or gorgonzola, can't remember. But I am in love with that salad. I just wanted a guideline as to when to have it, so now I have that.

Thanks again

Salads are one of my favorite things and I cant wait to eat again! I was told 3 month marker I can start having Salads, Nuts, Oranges, grapefruits and other raw veggies...

I'm 8 months out and find that lettuce doesn't sit to well with me but I have enjoyed some salads just go light on the lettuce and have to really chew it. I also make sure it's loaded with protein of course.