Protein Bars

[PattyGirl66 1,243]

Hi, I have done a lot of reading on here and never seen anyone post about Protein Bars. Maybe they did and I just can't find it.

Can or are we allowed to eat these sometime after surgery when we are far from the solid stages as a Protein supplement instead of depending on 'drinking' our protein all the time.

I found a box of Pure Protein Bars "Smores" that is 180 calories, 2 grams of sugar, no trans fat, and 19 grams of Protein for 1 bar. Sounds good to me, but I wanted to just make sure that this is something that doesn't get stuck or will hurt the band.

Any advice,

-Patty

[yvonne74 73]

My Dr allows them. However, he says to watch the carbs in them b/c some have way too many carbs so basically you would be eating a candy bar!

[PattyGirl66 1,243]

My Dr allows them. However, he says to watch the carbs in them b/c some have way too many carbs so basically you would be eating a candy bar!

Thank you Yvonne for your help! Yea you are right it has 20 grams of carbs I missed that and yes that would be like eatting a candy bar, LOL.

[Rojasanoll 920]

I like costco Protein Shake over Protein Bar. The liquid only has 110 calories with 30g of Protein.< /p>

[shirley36 14]

i like natural valley Peanut Butter dark cho.protein bars,190 cal,10 Protein, 14 carb.they fill me up and im only 6wk post op and i use them as a meal or a snack dont know if my dr allows them of not but i love them and i only eat one a day sometimes twice but thats not very often.

[123crod 170]

You are still in the liquid stage I don't think you should be eating them It is a solid. I would not do that. Not sure people above caught that. But later you can for sure!! PowerCrunch and Oh Yeah are good ones.

Cheri

[gottobeme 81]

Pure Protein bars are usually my choice to have on hand. I was allowed to have them when I started soft foods a long as I chewed them well. Check with your doctor though as to when to have them.

I'm now almost 3 months post op and my clinic recommends bars and shakes only if you are not able to get enough protein in with your regular meals. I do like to keep one in my purse for days I'm on the go and didn't have time to plan ahead.

[honk 780]

Not during liquid stage. They are a solid! I keep Pure Protein bars for "emergencies"; if I am going to miss lunch and will be out. The protein bars you find in most convenience stores are WAAYY to high in cals/fat/carbs.

[PattyGirl66 1,243]

Thanks everyone, I really do appreciate the insight on the Protein bars. I would think a much much better alternative and to use for emergencies.

[NWgirl 574]

Look into Quest Protein, they are decent in protein and high in Fiber (usually they have 20-24g carbs, usually 18-20 which is fiber).