According to my program I can not have raw veggies for a bit yet (I am 8 weeks post op) and all I want is a freaking salad! Greek salad too! Of course they would have my protein first but sheesh this waiting is driving me insane and making me sick of the things I can eat! Does anyone know why we can't have raw veggies?

It is harder to digest raw vegetables. So early on would not be advisable

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Raw veggies are extremely fibrous, which can be difficult on the gastrointestinal system. You might be itching for it, but don't give in!!

I feel ya! My surgeon allows raw veggies (except for the uber-fibrous ones like carrots and celery) at 6 weeks as long as you've been tolerating foods well. He advises to really chop up lettuce very fine. This last Monday I hit 6 weeks. I've had cabbage, romaine, zucchini, sweet potatoes, bell peppers, olives and pickles with absolutely no problems. Just chew, chew, chew the heck out of them.

I don't know why you can't but I was cleared at 6 weeks for all foods, and never had any issues.

I was cleared around 35 days for all foods except for steak, which is 3 months to never. I’ve had grilled and steamed veggies and have a Trader Joe’s Chinese chicken salad waiting for me but I am a little nervous.

Tomorrow I’m making a Mediterranean quinoa salad that I’m super excited about.

I don’t advocate cheating on plans but my doctor seems to have one of the most strict one I’ve heard of and I was allowed them 3 weeks before you.

I was cleared for soft raw veggies at 7 weeks. Like SippinAintEasy rightly said, chew chew chew. Didn't have any problems. Still holding off on hard veges such as carrots and celery.