BLD

Hi,

I am 2 months post OP. Now that I am able to eat a bit more at a meal I've been trying to get in some salads.... I seem to have trouble with lettuce. Within a 1/2 hour of eating it I start having some discomfort and usually spend some time in the restroom. Is there a know issue with lettuce. I can eat small amounts of tomatoes and most cooked veggies without issue.

Thanks for any advice you may have to offer

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Brenda

Surgery - December 5, 2007
Doctor - Steven Hendricks, Michigan

Century Club - March 15th, 2008

Highest:396, Current: 268

katzz87

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Pre-op ~ 284 lbs ~ 01-14-08 (Lap-RnY surgery)
Wk 17 ~ 222 lbs ~ 05-12-08

Weight loss to date: 62 lbs

CeeCee

Sometimes lettuce goes through me like a freight train, sometimes I'm fine. I can eat the exact same salad 2 days in a row and have different reactions. Ya' never know!

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Cynthia
I live in my own little world, but it's okay because they know me here.

Height 5'2"
Highest: 335
Surgery:328.6
Current: 227.6 (as of 1/9/08)
Goal: Who cares? I feel great!
Surgery Date: 2/12/07
Open Roux-en-Y at The Miriam Hospital, RI
TT Gym Rat #11
PhoenixBear

Andie

I was told not to start raw veggies until 4-6 months out...I waited till about 5 months and do fine with them in small amts. If I have just a salad it goes right through me!

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Andrea.....mommy to twins
Surgery date 04/09/07
San Antonio, TX
University Heath Systems
420/388/220/190
Highest/day of surgery/current/goal
200 lbs gone forever!!!
Starting BMI 62 Current BMI 32
Went from a 5X/6X -34/36 to a 0X-14/16 and some 18/20
Open RNY

Godsblessedme

my doc says that lettuce rolls up like saran wrap and will block that opening into your pouch. but he said that if you chew chew chew alot it "should" be ok

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Deborah (before sugery)

PreOp/Current/Goal
268 /212 (5/12/08) /130

Surgery Date: 12/18/07 Lap RNY

Gym Rat #98

kellyMASS

i dont know about the lettuce i am still pre op but you lost a lot in two months.just wanted to say great job!

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Kelly

highest 400

now 363 = 37 pounds lost on my own!!!!

surgery ?????????

goal 180


I am doing well on my pre op diet
Thyroid is now under control.I have made the duodenal switch my surgery of choice.
37 pounds so far......

TT Bear - Lucky Bear

coptergirl

You are brave to try lettuce at 2 months out!! Oye vey - even at 2 years out, I try to pick at the protein in my salad, and inevitably can only get about 2 bites of lettuce in because it hits hard. I think it takes up room in there and just turns to mush.

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Blessings,

Whitney
272/243/123.5/135
Highest/Pre-op/Current/Goal

GBS 3/7/06
Dr. Stanley Klein -Torrance, CA

Hernia Repair/Tummy Tuck 3/9/07!!!!

148.5 pounds and 64.5 inches gone forever!!

GOAL REACHED 2/6/07!!!

Ducksack Member#3! And TTBear Blondbear!!
www.myspace.com/horsegalwhit

BLD

Wow,

I wonder if I just missed something from the doctors office. I will definitly stay away from the lettuce for some time. It is such a learning experience that is for sure.

I definitly will continue to focus on the protein although I'm getting tired of chicken and pork. I throw in some shrimp and fish too and I've been looking for other protein that doesn't bother me.

I leave for Aruba on Sunday for a week to celebrate our 30th anniversary and for me it will be a celebration of finally doing something for myself. I'll be brave and put on a swimsuit and enjoy the pool. After all no one there will ever see me again. LOL

If anyone has any travel tips for me I'm all ears.

HAPPY VALENTINE's DAY!!!!

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Brenda

Surgery - December 5, 2007
Doctor - Steven Hendricks, Michigan

Century Club - March 15th, 2008

Highest:396, Current: 268