I really miss the crunch of foods, ie like potato chips or tortilla chips. I'm looking for something that will satisfy my need to crunch. It's kind of like having the munches with no idea what to munch...any suggestions?

I remember missing crunchy food!!! All three of my aunts who had the surgery kept telling me to eat one thing "PORK RINES" now I know people are going to disagree... I must of told then no 50xs before finally giving in at around 1 month post op.... And they were HEAVEN! I took little bites.. Did NOT eat the super hard crunchy ones and just chewed them up until they all but dissolved in my mouth.... Before I ate those I would snack on a couple gerber baby puff treats ... But they're high in sugar and everything else except protein where as the pork rines have a bunch of protein... just a suggestion

Thank you for your suggestion. I've never had pork rinds, and because I don't eat pork at all I'm not sure I'd be able to eat them. But if I get desperate I may just go out on a limb and try them. Thank you innerrelease.

Buy special k cracker chips.

Hey Mami-cracker chips, would be great, not sure where carbs/grains come in. I'm only 2 weeks post-op. Thank you.

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Your welcome that's what I eat occasionally when I have the crunch feeling.

I like to crunch too, I was about 3-4 weeks post op and bought the multi-grain pretzels, of course I would chew them like crazy. They were very satisfying.

Boodle-who makes multigrain pretzels?

Thanks for the suggestion. KA

Snyder's and they also have Braided twists in honey wheat that are awesome too !!! Just make sure you chew-chew-chew and chew some more

I also eat wheat Thins "smoky BBQ = yummie of course all in moderation !

I also eat wheat Thins "smoky BBQ = yummie of course all in moderation !

I gotta try this one. I love BBQ

I gotta try this one. I love BBQ

Mami - you will love them... they are sweet/smoky tasting OMG they are so good. 100% toasted whole grain, 140 calories per 14 crackers, 5 grams fat.

You might want to hold off on the crunchies for a couple more weeks. Two weeks out might be a little soon for these ideas but if your doctor has OK'd it, great. The Special K Cracker Chips are delicious and come in a number of flavors. You might want to try Kashi Peta Crisps as well. Super crunchy, 130 cals for an 11 crisp serving and they come in sea salt and salsa flavors. I love these things and they definitely help with the crunchy cravings.

DLCoggin-yes, I agree. I'm not planning on trying anything yet. I was looking for something more like roasted veggies or something like that as carbs of any kind are not yet part of my diet. I did just come across a receipe for bakes kale chips that I'm going to try. Thanks for your input. At 2 weeks post op I'm not wanting to screw things up or make things difficult for later.

Good for you Kerrie-Ann!! Looking forward to hearing your thoughts on the Kale chips!!

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If you like edamame try these but when you are on puree, chew, chew, chew 1/4 of the bag was sufficient for me. I got them at amazon. Also you can get turkey pepperoni 17 slices = 70 calories I can do 5 only put on a plate for one minute let cool and for added Protein you can do a light laughing cow wedge 35 calories.