Salads

[stacyi 9]

I am 3 weeks out today - sleeved.

Has anyone introduced salads at this point...if not, when. Thanks so much...also down 25...

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[dede_mont 105]

I'm almost 7 weeks out and I'm still on pureed foods, also sleeved.

I would suggest calling your doctor or nutritionist before doing the salad with only being 3 weeks out.

Maybe steaming some softer veggies and blending them smooth to get the Fiber?

Good luck

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[Bufflehead 6,358]

I wasn't allowed raw veggies for six months post-op. Definitely check with your bariatric team for guidance.

[gracehughes 40]

At three weeks out, your stomach is not completely healed yet. The advice to check with your bariatric team is wise.

At three weeks out, I was still on pureed foods. In weeks 4-6, I could have mushy steamed vegetables. Be kind to your new tummy and don't rush it. Your tummy needs to heal, and rushing it could make you sick.

I'm six months out, and I can eat raw veggies slowly. I have to chew them really well or they upset me. But so far, so good. Kale still gives me trouble as does fibrous, raw pineapple. But all other fruits and veggies have been great.

Take your time. Check with your bariatric team.

You've got this, and you will be so happy with your results.

[MrsSugarbabe 727]

Congratulations on your progress so far! You're doing great!

It seemed like forever before I started eating anything resembling a salad, and I missed them terribly! It was probably 6 months before I ventured into that territory, mainly because I always ate my Protein first at meals and rarely had room for anything else. Now almost 2 years out, I can/do each a very small salad (if you can call it that) with some Protein for supper sometimes. I will usually only use a couple or 3 leaves of romaine lettuce, a little Tomato and cucumber and dressing. It takes very little to fill me up (about 1/2-3/4 cup), and even less if the food is very dense, like steak, chicken, pork. One egg fills me up, almost, and I can usually eat 1 or 2 slices of bacon with it if I choose to.

Like others have said, don't rush into the raw foods. You have the rest of your life to enjoy them again. It's more important you give your stomach the time it needs to heal properly. I missed my dinner salads (greens+meat) the most in the early stages, but they are worth the wait. Hang in there!

Edited August 29, 2016 by MrsSugarbabe

[aug33k 16]

I am 4months out and find salads are easier on me now than before the surgery. They used to send me running for the bathroom. I love them with all the veggies I can pack in them.

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[mohairbears 37]

No way I'm five weeks out and still on soft puréed foods. The most important thing you should be thinking of consuming is Protein. Aiming for at least 65g a day. This helps keep you healthy and boosts weight loss. You don't need empty calories foods anymore. Weight loss is better wen consuming nutrient rich foods. Best wishes xox

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[Dub 10,017]

I started hitting the salad bar at work for lunches somewhere around 3 months.

I get a side salad and it's without lettuce. I'll put a thin layer of spinach and then add eggs, chicken, cheese and etc. Newman's Own light vinegarette dressing.