I am 1 month out and just want a salad. When will I be able to eat salad and how much will I be able to eat?

^{Have you not received any guidance from your bariatric team about when you can eat raw veggies? Check with them -- every program is a little different. I wasn't allowed raw veggies for 6 months post op, but my program is very conservative. I still rarely choose salad -- I don't find it to be nutritionally worth my valuable stomach space, and eating protein-forward leaves little room for wads of raw lettuce. I max out at about 1/4 cup of salad (after I eat my protein, which always comes first).}

You may try to eat salad when you are cleared for raw and crunchy vegetables. As to whether or not you can that depends on each individual.

You won't have a lot of room for bulky greens for a while. Your primary focus should be on Protein.

I am over 6 months out and usually eat the toppings off of a salad and a few of the greens, but it isn't the main part of my meal.

Same. I was at six months before I was allowed salads and raw veggies. Lettuce and greens just sit in my tummy like slime and do not provide satisfaction anymore.

I am 1 month out and just want a salad. When will I be able to eat salad and how much will I be able to eat?

Talk you your nutritionist. Different programs allow raw veg at different stages. I had salad at 6 weeks once I was out of soft foods. I am vegetarian so my body is used to processing raw vegetables with no issues.

Also be clear on what you define as salad. For me I like dark, leafy green veg with a bit of Protein. I do not however need a bunch of sugary salad dressing. My salads are dressed either with olive oil or salsa. I then add all the crunchy veg I want. I just make sure to have some protein to balance it out. For me that's typically black Beans and a hardboiled egg with a bit of shredded cheese.

I also find that what many are missing is just something with crunch after so many weeks of liquids and soft food. Try topping your Soup with some nuts or baked cheese crisps and see if that doesn't satisfy the need for crunch

I hope i will not to put a damper on this topic. I am nine months out and I still cannot eat salads. The lettuce keeps coming back on me so we haven't added it to my diet.

A salad doesn't have to have lettuce. It can be your favorite fresh veg and Protein. Some days I do cucumbers, tomatoes and a black Beans for a salad. Add a bit of finely diced jalepenos for a bit of zip.

@@BLERDgirl excellent point!

I like adding "salad" stuff to cottage cheese.

I top my cottage cheese with fresh sliced tomato, cucumber, Kalamata olives, and/or other salad toppings, etc.

I got a side salad the other day at a restaurant with my entree and bright it home because I didn't have room to eat it then. I used it to top my cottage cheese for a full meal.

Since I rarely eat bread, most things are a salad for me. I also like adding warm things to my salad. Sauteed onions/peppers/mushrooms, a sunny side up egg. I switch it up to keep things interesting.

Since I rarely eat bread, most things are a salad for me. I also like adding warm things to my salad. Sauteed onions/peppers/mushrooms, a sunny side up egg. I switch it up to keep things interesting.

That sounds delish ????

I have a mixed salad with tuna or grilled chicken. I usually end up eating tuna or chicken mostly and 2 bites of the actual vegetables before I get full. I always dress with lemon/olive oil.

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I was cleared to eat salad after 60 days post op and I eat it often. My favorite lunch is taco salad. I just make sure I get plenty of protein with the salad.

I had a little shredded lettuce with taco meat and cheese at about 2 months out. I didn't have an actual salad until 4+ months. Even then I kept it small.

8 months out and no salad for me. Last time I ate a salad I had a gallbladder attack. I'm afraid of 'em now.