Anyone try pork rinds?? Just protein and salt, no carbs. Great while on low carb diet prior to band but have not talked to dietitian about this but I sure do miss them...

Let me know if you do find out. I miss pork rinds too! I can't get them here and was planning on having some when I get back to the States!

Looking where you are at (Istanbul) I can understand why you can't get them...

Actually, I can find some pork products here. They aren't everywhere, of course, and they're expensive, but around. Apparently one of the store chains has bacon, and there's a butcher somewhere in the city that has pork. I've no idea where, though.

I think this would be a slider food. This type of food liquifies quickly then slips right through the band. You want a protein that is going to keep your pouch full for a while.

I think this would be a slider food. This type of food liquifies quickly then slips right through the band. You want a Protein that is going to keep your pouch full for a while.

I would agree that it is considered a slider food but at least it is not a bunch of carbs for an evening snack. Still waiting for a dietitians reply....

I tried eating them and all i can say is "OH THE PAIN" , they were so dry going down it was horrible, so i took a drink and that must of mushed them into a big ball instead of washing it down, took a long time to pass. Will not eat them again. Was not a slider food for me as they did not slide but "sat" there.

I try to eat pork rinds instead of chips or crackers when I'm having a "crunchy, salty" craving. I've had them maybe three times since surgery, without any trouble. There's only one brand I like and I always get them because they have lots of salt. I figure the way you do, at least it's not sugar. We are not NEVER going to eat slider foods. This is not a "you can't eat this ever again" diet. You have to have what you want occasionally, or a good substitute for what you want that will fullfill the craving. Try one and see what happens. If it's bad, you'll know.

"Protein and Salt" --- and the fat they fried them in. I imagine the fat would make the chewed skins into a sticky consistency that would then stick when you swallowed.

My current craving has been baked cheetos.... i wonder if those will be a no/yes food.

hot and spicy pork rinds have 1g of carbs and 9g of protein

baked Cheetos have 17g of carbs and 2g of protein

about the same fat 4.5 to 5 per serving of about 5/8 oz.

I have 5.5cc and can eat pork rinds. But, my dietitian said for me not to eat them because of the fat. I can eat them all day but, have only had them 3 times in 2 months. Seems the last time I ate them they did stay up top for a while no pain.....LONG LIVE THE PIG.

Oh dear! I have been snacking on pork rinds. I have not had my first fill and can't seem to stay full for very long. although there is 5 grams of fat, there are no carbs in the regular rinds and only 70 calories in a serving (9 pieces.)

Umm pork rinds....I had surgery on the 23rd and I am starting to crave salt too....I actually sucked on 2 cheese puffs today....I know I shouldn't have but they just desolved so well....And I have only been taking in about 300 calories and 200 of that is protein nasty stuff........But wow at least with pork rinds there are no carbs good protein.....My only problem is they kinda make me want cracklins....(downfall of being from Louisiana....:crying:

Crumbled pork rinds also make a great alternate breading for some dishes!

I use to love pork rinds before the surgery i use to eat the cracklins.i use to live in the south where they slaughter hogs and they use to cook the fat outside in a big pot an boy you talking about cracklins we use to make cracklin bread but after the band i tried some about a month ago an my goodness the pain. so no more pork rinds for me. but they are a treat.