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I miss salads so much. I crave them. I haven't given in though. I was sleeved 7/6.

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"Of course you can have salads again", is what my surgeon told me during one of the last appointments.

He simply cautioned me to eat the chicken or steak from the salad first....then the eggs and then onto the crunchy salad vegetables on it.

I believe this was at my 6 month appointment.

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I'm 8 months out and I've been eating salads for a couple months. Just like Dub, I try to eat Protein first.

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On my program I was allowed starting at 6 weeks. I didn't have room until 6 months, and it wasn't until 9 months that I really added salads as a part of my meals. I have a salad for my afternoon snack.< /p>

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You should always consult your team. Everyone's plan is different.

I eat salad. I personally find it surprisingly filling. I try just to have a few bites as a side to my Protein.

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i was about 4 months out before adding them back. i still at 6 months can only eat about two bites of the lettuce etc. i mostly fill up on chicken or meat in the salad. or...near the salad LOL

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I was allowed them at one month. I often use lettuce or spinach to wrap my wee burger, or chicken, or lunch meat.

I sometimes make a proper salad with nuts, cheese, leftover meat. wee little touch of dressing. no problems with it whatsoever.

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Absolutely. Just had a salad tonight. Ate the grilled chicken, some feta, walnuts and dried cherries. Not much room leftover for lettuce and the waitress was concerned there was something wrong with my food, but that's pretty much how salad goes for me these days!!

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I was allowed one month post op. They did mention to lay low on lettuce and cabbage because of the fact they dont contain much nutrients. He suggested kale and spinach with some sort of Protein. Dont forget to take small bites.

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I was allowed salad at 6 weeks but told to eat with caution and always Protein first. I was at a business meeting and had a little and have done a 1/2 salad from Wendy's

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I'm allowed salad at one month post op and my surgeon wanted to me to try a "regular food" before I come in for my 1 month appt. I've had an easy time with all kinds of meat so decided I would try some kind of salad. So as I hit the - month mark yesterday I had a 2 oz portion of an heirloom Tomato and basil salad. It was delicious! Went down wonderfully and was so full of flavor. Not quite raw lettuce but I'll try that soon.

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I was told to wait 10 weeks and ensure you eat the Proteins. I have had 1-2 forkfuls of salad and that is it. I also craved them, however you definitely need to get the ok from the dr since lettuce can be hard to digest.

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I am a year out this week. I am allowed lettuce, but it doesn't agree with me. I would rather have the meat, cheese, and any other delicious salad topping anyway.

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