Lettuce

Denise · 03-31-2007, 11:33 AM

When was everyone able to eat lettuce? My doctor wants me to start introducing solids a little at a time.

WASaBubbleButt · 03-31-2007, 03:12 PM

Lettuce is challenging for many people. I'd wait until you are a more experienced bandster before trying that. If you just HAVE to have lettuce, use Iceburg and only eat the thick, crunchy white parts. Stay away from red leaf or butter lettuce type products.

**Iluvharleys** · 04-01-2007, 10:09 AM

I eat a sald everyday! I would be lost without eating salads. Just try one, just make sure to chew good!

MTinGA · 04-01-2007, 10:32 AM

I love my salads...I buy the shredded packaged lettuce (usually used for tacos and sandwichs) and I find this is easier to handle since pieces are very thin. I cut my cucumber and tomatoes into very tiny pieces also. This was much easier than chewing the lettuce until my jaw was sore!

juliegeraci · 04-01-2007, 01:23 PM

I love salads. They fill me up and I always throw in a little lean protein. How long you been banded? Are you on solid stage yet?

Fran · 04-01-2007, 01:29 PM

I agree that iceberg is the easiest one to get down. Romaine was a killer for me. I also cut the skin off the cucumbers, and will spit out tough tomatoe skins. Good luck/
Fran

Denise · 04-01-2007, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by juliegeraci

I love salads. They fill me up and I always throw in a little lean protein. How long you been banded? Are you on solid stage yet?

I have been banded since 3/8---and yes my doctor has me introducing solids because I am to be filled 4/9.

MTinGA · 04-02-2007, 04:52 PM

Hi...I have been banded since last June. I also will put some lean meat and fat free cheese in my salad.

LapBandit · 04-02-2007, 08:37 PM

Me too...salads work fine for me. But yes...the first time go very slowly and chew well!

Candle · 04-03-2007, 11:21 PM

Is it even worth all the work for ICEBERG?

Iceberg lettuce really has no nutritional value.

Mmmm salad! This is one of the foods I've been wondering if I will still be able to eat. Pineapple and Asparagus too.

txbecca · 04-04-2007, 05:33 PM

I can't see why there would be that much difference between lettuce types.. Iceberg is ick..

nicknack34461 · 04-04-2007, 05:39 PM

i have had no problem with salad i use only romaine and spanich because there is no nutrition in iceberg

twy_marie · 06-22-2007, 12:47 AM

OH thank God! I have been searching all over to find out if lettuce is tolerated well... I am so glad there were posts on the topic. All I could find was info from people that had RNY. I am going to try my first salad soon....

**AthinnerDenise** · 06-22-2007, 01:29 AM

Hey you stole my name!! :)

I don't have any trouble with salad. I usually make mine with spinach leaves though. I can't eat very much of it, since my fill. I gave up iceberg
lettuce years ago, but I have never had any trouble with any type of salad
greens. I use Walmart's fat free Italian dressing and it's only 10 calories
for 2 Tablespoons. It's pretty good.