how soon after surgery can you have a salad? i am just dying for one, but so afraid to eat anything not on my list.

i am on mushies.....surgery date was april 20.

also have not lost a pound in 1 week actually gained 3 ozs after went on mushies. really upset with the slow process,

pre op 1 week liquids

post op 1 week liquids - full liquids after 5 days

just started mushies last wednesday.

thanks

Sandi, I didn't eat salad until I made the move to 100% solid food.

As for not losing right now, I hate it that so many people think something is wrong because they don't immediately start losing weight after surgery but the time right after surgery is not when you should be expecting to lose. You're healing from surgery. I didn't lose an ounce between surgery and my first fill (which was a month after my surgery). You may even gain a bit more when you trasition to 100% solid food again.

I would avoid salads until you are back to a full diet. salad is rough and does not go down as easily as the mushies.

I know it is frustrating to be eatting so much less and to not be losing weight. Have patience, this is the time your body is healing from surgery, it is only a few weeks. You will lose soon enough! I didn't start to really lose until my 2nd fill. I was frustrated, as for so long it felt that the only weight loss was from my liquid preop diet. It will all come together, just follow your Dr.'s instructions and you will be delighted! Good luck!

I love salad too and I was allowed to have it as soon as I was back on solids. I never had a problem getting it to go down but I find that when I have good restriction, salad doesn't agree with me very well. My theory is that with restriction, the salad just sits in my pouch too long and gets all gross and slimy and for several house I belch up this really gross taste of old lettuce . If I am less restricted I have no problems though.

i'd agree with everyone else...wait till u can eat solids...i couldn't wait to eat salad again....when i did finally get to eat 1...it did nothing for me...i didnt feel the least bit satisfied.....and i also didnt want to use a bucket of ranch like i used too....lol...

I was allowed to eat salads second week post op and it was okay no promblems with digesting or gas, bloating. Follow doctors diet though..good luck

thanks everyone!

sandi