Snacks for those craving a "crunch"

[fuzzymonkey 38]

Am on my week four of post op, curious as to if Pork rinds ( the kind from Old Dutch in the snack food section) are acceptable. No carbs and 7g of Protein per serving ( high in sodium). Anyone else snack on them?

[wynblade 14]

I tried them week five and uhh! The fried aspect got to my newly minted tiny tummy big time, I felt I'll for at least 30min after. I haven't tried them again yet.

Edited May 13, 2014 by wynblade

[lark60 431]

Your new tummy will not handle solids yet. The incision along the stomach is still raw and you will risk bleeding if you eat solids that can scrape across this edge.

As for Pork rinds as a Protein source, the type of Protein is not absorbed well by sleeve patients. It is a good snack (once you are on solid food) once in a while to get the crunch you crave, but don't count on getting the protein needed with this snack.

[fuzzymonkey 38]

Your new tummy will not handle solids yet. The incision along the stomach is still raw and you will risk bleeding if you eat solids that can scrape across this edge. As for Pork rinds as a Protein source, the type of protein is not absorbed well by sleeve patients. It is a good snack (once you are on solid food) once in a while to get the crunch you crave, but don't count on getting the protein needed with this snack.

I am on solids this week. Week one and two were only fluids and week three was puréed protein, right now I am at protein in its original state, just chewed well.

[Chele H 427]

Try making oven roasted chick peas...you can google a recipe and season them to your liking.

[fuzzymonkey 38]

Try making oven roasted chick peas...you can google a recipe and season them to your liking.

I've made those prior to surgery.... Not a huge fan.

[Kindle 8,667]

Probably too early for you, but I snack on mixed nuts all the time.

[fuzzymonkey 38]

Probably too early for you, but I snack on mixed nuts all the time.

yeah too early. But I LOVE those flavored almonds. I can't wait until I can have those again.

[wynblade 14]

A brand called Kay's Naturals has really good Protein Snacks I love em!

[fuzzymonkey 38]

A brand called Kay's Naturals has really good Protein Snacks I love em!

Where can I find that brand?

[Tubbynomo 18]

I've been eating a couple handfuls of corn nuts.

[fuzzymonkey 38]

I've been eating a couple handfuls of corn nuts.

At nearly one month out, don't think I could have those.

[Stacy_wls 135]

Early I didn't get any crunch. Now I have nuts all the time. You might be SOL unless you want to add carbs in. In a few weeks you should be able to have some nuts -- they are my go to salty / crunchy craving crusher

[fuzzymonkey 38]

Has anyone tried "puff corn" or bagged Pork rinds for a snack? Did your sleeve reject it?

[rhonda2006 64]

This may sound weird but when I was that early out I chewed on a few dill picks slices but did not swallow it. That satisfied my crunch and salty needs.