I am not at 3 months yet(I'm at 7 weeks post-op), but I thought I would share... I have tried a small amount of lettuce, tomatoes and almonds. All sat well with my stomach. I made sure I chewed very well and only tried a small amount at first. My plan also suggests waiting until 3 months for salad, at my 1 month appt. I asked about salads and she said the 3 month is an average, introducing a new food slowly in small amounts if you so desire. Everyone heals differently and you have to listen to your body. Since I had no other issues with other foods, I decided the risk was low for me. I have also been successfull eating various beans. If in doubt, don't try it. It is best to listen to the guidelines. One rule I have for myself is I always introduce a new food at home where the bathroom is close in case there are any negative reactions

I do romaine/spinach-- did not start lettuce til about the 4-5 mo mark if I recall correctly. I also did not do popcorn until the 6 mo. mark. Had no problems with either.

loriloftness wrote: »

At my 1-mo period post-surgery(2 weeks ago) I got the message from the NUT that until I get to 3 mos out I can't have lettuce, nuts or popcorn. For those who are beyond 3 mos, have you eaten these foods? I assume some eat nuts because they are in the KIND protein bars. Do you have problems with certain types of lettuces? Is popcorn ok (which I crave right now) or is it tough to digest? I could call the NUT to ask, but she was the cranky one I didn't really like much so I would like to avoid that call if I can.

Lettuce, is bulky and can cause gas. Nuts are harder to digest. Popcorn is bulky without any real nutrition values.

I'd kill for a handful of cashews lol. Hoping to be on puree tomorrow. I didn't know that about nuts. I have been putting peanut butter in some of my protein shakes.

Peanut butter gets a bad rap, the oils are better than others from animal products, the thing is we don't need both. Nuts are essential for a vegan diet.

boomerkae wrote: »

I use PB2 in my shakes and pudding. Recommended by my bariatric office. Tastes great too. I have mixed it with water to make peanut butter and use it to top apples.

I am fine with using it in shakes, but outside of that (like on fruit)-- BLECH. I think it is pretty gross. Oh well-- to each his own, I guess.

Lettuce is a bugger. Very bulky - fills you up really fast...doesn't leave much room for anything else! I am a year out and still eat VERY little. Nuts and popcorn I've been eating for awhile now, although I agree with the others that say, MEASURE IT OUT!! I thought I was safe eating Skinnypop out of the bag...BIG mistake!! You can eat a LOT of popcorn without getting full and the fat and cals add up fast!! Feels OK in the tummy, though!

I was told NEVER again on popcorn but alas I couldn't follow thru. @ 3 months and had lettuce today. Cashews last week and popcorn on rare nights at the theatre. So far no issues.

I am 10 months out, eat lettuce almost daily. I choose either baby spinach or baby cos leaves. I don't recall any issues with it. I started to eat it about 2-3 months out I guess. It wasn't on my list of 'not to eat'. Nuts I started about the same time but I rarely eat them due to their high calories. However if I am having a day when I need to add a bit more calories, I will grab some brazil nuts or some trail mix to boost things. I rarely eat popcorn but have with no problems.

Remember folks, it's always protein first, so if you are eating salad, either eat the protein that's topping it first or the protein on the side first and then the lettuce. Like I said, I am 3.5 years out and eat salad almost daily, but the protein I top it with goes in before the actual lettuce or there just isn't enough room for the protein. I love the fact that lettuce keeps me full feeling for hours after a meal.

I'm 4 months out and I frequently have spinach salad. It makes me full quick so I never eat the portioned size I'm allowes, but instead about half that since I fill up so fast.