Hi all. I was wondering about salads and lettuce. When did you all start eating salads? I love salad and miss it so much lol. I am only two weeks post op and wont be starting on solids for another 2-3 weeks but I was just curious. Would that count as a soft food?

i love salads too. but i waited until i was on solids. i can eat them now without any trouble.

Once you're back on solid foods per your post op diet, you can have them.

I eat salad all the time, but like the others had to wait until solids. Nothing too bad just avoiding cheese in them and nuts are really good. Even chickpeas. You can do so much with a salad.

Yay! Good to hear that you guys haven't had problems with it. Thanks for the input!!

Hi there, I had my post-surgical follow-up meeting with the nutritionist today (I am 16 days post-op). She encouraged me to start eating salad before I get a fill -- just so my body is used to it. Went for a salad with a scoop of tuna on top directly after the appointment -- was so happy to chew, chew, chew those veggies! Brought half or so of it home for another meal.......

I started to eat salad after I was on solids and when I figured out what my band allowed

Thanks for the info... I tried a few bites the other day chopped real small and it went down just fine. It was yummy!