janinemaire 7 Posted December 7, 2010 I had my surgery 5 weeks ago, and never drank Protein Shakes. Now I'm able to eat 9oz of Protein a day and 1/4 cup fruit or vegetable three times a day. But I can't eat that much yet and I'm only taking in maybe 40 grams of protein. I wondering if there is a any good Protein Bars and where can I buy it? I only lost about 20 pounds (30 all together) but I'm eating 400 to 600 calories a day, so i would think I would loss more. Thank you for your help, this forum is amazing. I get more information here then at my doctors. Janine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TexasT 99 Posted December 7, 2010 I use Premier Nutrition Protein bars that I buy at Costco. They have 30grams of protein, so they're filling and these actually taste pretty good. I've tried many others and these are the only ones I actually enjoy eating. There are 3 flavors per box. I think Sam's Club also sells them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AniO 0 Posted December 8, 2010 I can't help much on the Protein bar question. But I did want to say that 20 pounds in 5 weeks is awesome! AniO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DMSRCHICK 1 Posted December 8, 2010 I wasn't sure how much Protein you want per bar. I really like the Atkins Endulge and Advantage bars. They are both low carb [3 or 4 net carbs] with 10 grams of Protein and 1 gram of sugar. I know there are bars with more protein, but they often have a lot of sugar too and they taste like protein bars. I think the Atkins bars taste great. I had my surgery 5 weeks ago, and never drank Protein shakes. Now I'm able to eat 9oz of protein a day and 1/4 cup fruit or vegetable three times a day. But I can't eat that much yet and I'm only taking in maybe 40 grams of protein. I wondering if there is a any good protein bars and where can I buy it? I only lost about 20 pounds (30 all together) but I'm eating 400 to 600 calories a day, so i would think I would loss more. Thank you for your help, this forum is amazing. I get more information here then at my doctors. Janine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fluffy 0 Posted December 8, 2010 Hey Janine! I tried a few of the Protein bars and find a good bit of them chewy and hard to "get down". I tried a Protein cookie and I LOVE it! Its not chewy and very easy to chew into tiny tiny pieces . It doesnt have as much protein as a lot of bars on the market, but they are yummy and are easy to eat Here is the link so you can see it with all the nut facts and stuff <3 I hope that helps http://www.vitaminshoppe.com/store/en/browse/sku_detail.jsp?id=WB-2021 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sfdavid 1 Posted December 8, 2010 I love these Quest bars. You have to get them online but they are so tasty. Low net carbs and no nasty sugar alcolhols. Peanut Butter is the best. http://www.questproteinbar.com/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XS-2011 1 Posted December 8, 2010 Texas T is right, I have the Premier nutrition Protein bars and the shakes. costco sell the shakes and bars. Sams sell the bars only. The protein is: protein blend soy protein isolate, whey concentrate, and whey protein hydrolysate. 60 grams of protein total with the 1 bar + 1 shake.< /p> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eureka-C 20 Posted December 8, 2010 Texas T is right, I have the Premier nutrition Protein bars and the shakes. costco sell the shakes and bars. Sams sell the bars only. The Protein is: protein blend soy protein isolate, whey concentrate, and whey protein hydrolysate. 60 grams of protein total with the 1 bar + 1 shake. I thought to try these before surgery and had a bad reaction to the alcohol sugars which I am fairly sure caused a rapid drop in my blood sugar. I would feel lightheaded, then flushed, confused, shaky, and nauseous. They tasted great, but I am scared to try it now post surgery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
janinemaire 7 Posted December 11, 2010 Thank you for everyone's advice and support. I'm going to try the Protein bars at cosco. Also I never heard of alcohol sugars before, its that new? Hope everyone has a nice weekend, Janine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
juliarh 35 Posted December 11, 2010 I too like the Premiere Protein Bar Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MlkPas 5 Posted December 11, 2010 My costco doesn't have the Premiere Protein Bars. I like the Pure Protein bars that I get at Target. Depending on the flavor, they are 18-20 grams of protein in 180-200 calories. And they taste pretty good, too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
feedyoureye 3,087 Posted December 11, 2010 I would try a small amount of sugar alcahols before investing in a whole box of something containing it... it makes me feel awful, gas, bloating and pain. Some have no problem at all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tiffykins 673 Posted December 11, 2010 The Oh Yeah Protein wafer bars are "okay". Most of the ones out there are chalked full of carbs and sugar alcohol which gives me horrific gas. I wasn't willing to eat them when I could chew up 3oz of beef Jerky, and kick the carbs and sugar alcohol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roshov 0 Posted December 12, 2010 Try them all, that look good. The advice i was given was if the Total Carbs is double or more than the protien, don't eat it (got too many carbs). In Texas we have Kroger that has multiple brands always on sale 10 bars for $10, so i get to try multiple brands and flavors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
janinemaire 7 Posted December 12, 2010 Beef Jerky seems really good, I'm 6 weeks out now do you think its safe? I'm also thinking about Protein bars so I get a little something sweet too. I miss having a little bit of something sweet. Any suggestions? Thank you for the great advice, Janine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites