Question:
Do you think the new Natural Lays Potato Chips are ok to eat after surgery?

I'm 3months post-op and would like to try the new Natural Lays Potato Chips. Do you think they would be ok to eat? Has anyone tried them, and if so do you like them and do they taste any different?    — Snowflake_Princess (posted on June 13, 2003)

June 12, 2003
I tasted the tortilla chips and they were wonderful. However, I have since pretty much stopped simple carbs as I am a confirmed carb addict. And also, my experience is that crispy foods such as chips, crackers, etc. can be eating in huge volume as they essentially dissolve after chewing and you never feel full. So if you're strong enough to just eat a few, enjoy!
   — scottiemaam O.

June 13, 2003
Take it from another confirmed carb addict, scottiemaam is right on the money . . . try to avoid chips unless you are absolutely convinced that you can have a couple and then put the bag away and forget that they are there. When I feel like crunching, I will have some pork rinds (no carbs, a tad of protein and you eventually remember that you're eating pig fat so you don't eat too many) or buy a small bag of the Atkins chips (but then only eat a few at a time). Good luck.
   — SteveColarossi

June 13, 2003
I wouldn't start the snacking/carbs thing. It just starts the ball rolling and the cravings come back. My only regret is testing the waters on junk food. Remember everything has calories and potato chips are empty calories. If I get started on potato chips there is an empty bag and a weight gain the next day.
   — ZZ S.

June 13, 2003
Here's another suggestion; on another site someone gave this recipe for 'chips' that's just cheese. I use full-fat cheeses as they are more filling. It's called Crispy Cheese. Put shredded cheddar cheese on a baking sheet (put it on Reynolds Release foil, you could use Pam), spread in single layer and sprinkle lightly with seasoned salt. Bake at 325 until browned, about 20 minutes (keep checking). Cool and break in to 'chips.' Satisfies the crunch and practically no carbs. This isn't my recipe, as I said, so I can't take credit for it.
   — scottiemaam O.

June 13, 2003
Since I've never been a big chips (or salty foods) eater I can get away with eating a chip or two or even three with my meal and not consuming a whole bunch. Think really hard about how much you enjoyed chips pre-op and how much self-control you realistically think you can exercise now with the temptation.
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