When can we eat salad again?

[AnnaWallace 35]

I was sleeved on 11/29/18. I looked through the food Phase 1, 2 & 3 guide the surgeon's office gave me but it says nothing about when we could start eating salads or raw veggies again. I remember the nutritionist saying all my veggies had to be steamed or cooked till soft, but for how long? I really want a salad with grilled chicken or shrimp.

[Naughty Glitter Goddess 646]

20 minutes ago, AnnaWallace said:

I was sleeved on 11/29/18. I looked through the food Phase 1, 2 & 3 guide the surgeon's office gave me but it says nothing about when we could start eating salads or raw veggies again. I remember the nutritionist saying all my veggies had to be steamed or cooked till soft, but for how long? I really want a salad with grilled chicken or shrimp.

It's best to check with your team for their timeline but just for a frame of reference, I had my bypass in Aug. Started trying raw veggies in Oct-major fail! Tried again in Nov, some luck with iceberg lettuce salads. Carrots still very bad!! December I have had better luck with raw celery and salad greens although salad tends to be a slider food for me, just a vehicle for dressing, yikes! Carrots, still not great. Now in 2019, I'm turning over a new leaf-screw carrots! Eating Protein with shredded lettuce garnishes is working for now.

[AnnaWallace 35]

17 minutes ago, Naughty Glitter Goddess said:

It's best to check with your team for their timeline but just for a frame of reference, I had my bypass in Aug. Started trying raw veggies in Oct-major fail! Tried again in Nov, some luck with iceberg lettuce salads. Carrots still very bad!! December I have had better luck with raw celery and salad greens although salad tends to be a slider food for me, just a vehicle for dressing, yikes! Carrots, still not great. Now in 2019, I'm turning over a new leaf-screw carrots! Eating Protein with shredded lettuce garnishes is working for now.

Are you not allowed dressing on your plan? Mine says fat-free Salad Dressing is fine. I also make a good dressing with spicy brown mustard, stevia and Water. It's runny but it tastes good, like honey mustard dressing.

[sillykitty 10,789]

It depends on your plan, but mine allowed everything after 6 weeks post op. I had no issues with raw veggies, but I have an Iron sleeve that has had almost no issues with anything so YMMV

[Naughty Glitter Goddess 646]

I am allowed dressing and usually make my own but I find I'm really interested in salad with cheese and ranch dressing but not so interested in salad with a light vinaigrette. So, I figured out it's not necessarily about the "salad" for me. I make healthier choices when I eat cooked veggies. But salad is a really nice change of pace. I was super-excited when I finally got to eat it!

[Makuahine 22]

I had my sleeve Nov 5, I was craving salads too. I eat a salad with my Protein whenever I can. I have had butter lettuce, romaine, arugula and spinach. I cut the skins and seeds off my tomatoes and cucumbers.

[Hrsnjs 267]

Every program is so different. I can't have any raw veggies for four full months. Can't wait to have a tiny little salad lol

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[AJP 132]

I was never told no salads. I was eating then 6 weeks post. I needed the crunch factor after all the liquids and soft foods lol

[Myhorseisfattoo 387]

OMG. I crave salad! And more specifically, Tomato, cucumber and red onion salad! OH MMMMMmmmmm!!!!!! I don't think I can have until 10 weeks out, which sucks!!!!

[Kris77 1,540]

Try a cucumber(English-less gas) w chicken breast and a little bit of ranch. So good!! I put a small amount of ranch on the side and dip sometimes...sometimes not. Good w or without

[Frustr8 7,886]

I have some Happy News for you.
chocolate comes from Cocao which is a plant. Therefore chocolate must be a salad itself. LOL

[seaforest 562]

I was told six weeks out before trying raw veggies including salad. Even then, apparently, our systems aren't always ready. I'm almost at 4 weeks and still not getting a lot of veggies or fruit in because the Protein takes up all the room. I would love to just eat the veggies and not have to have protein. Oh well, life is different for me today.

[Lrorrio 8]

I have had small amounts of salad but since I need to get my Protein it never amounts to much lettuce. I made a small Cobb type salad with ham or turkey, cheese and either lettuce or spinach. I weigh out my protein so I make sure I am getting enough. If I go out to dinner with my family I will usually take a few bites from my husbands salad.

[KDBaker 70]

I was never told not to, but I will say that even more than a year out certain raw veggies are really uncomfortable for me.