when can I eat a protein bar?

[quints 1]

I'm 2 weeks out from vsg and doing great. I have started on mashed potatoes mixed with some chicken broth to thin them out and it taste delicious! better then butter. I also started eating 1 scrambled egg a day. The rest of the meals are pureed Soups, yogurts and fruit smoothies. Once in a while I'll eat a teaspoon of smooth Peanut Butter. It's been 6 weeks since I've had a solid meal, so I bought a low carb, lowfat, 15g Protein Bar and ate it. It was so good to eat something. Now I only hope I don't have any problems from doing that. When is the right time to eat Protein Bars? I really can't stand the Protein Drinks, has anyone else did this so soon and if so did you have any trouble? Thanks

[kellyw74 258]

I would think that 2 weeks is a little early to be eating solid food like a Protein bar.!! My plan doesn't call for solid food of any type until 6 weeks out.

You really need to be careful about advancing too quickly as it can cause leaks and other troubles!

Kelly

[feedyoureye 3,087]

I wasn't even allowed eggs for 5 weeks.... take care, the time will fly by and you will be able to eat almost anything. Just hang in there.

[M2G 1,836]

Our plan states at 6 weeks is when you can attempt Protein bars. And they are to be more of the soft nature...not the hard crunchy kind. You probably didn't do any damage (unless you were uncomfortable, vomiting with blood, in pain, etc.) but I think I would wait before doing it again. Remember that the staple line needs time to heal properly.

[quints 1]

Thanks everyone. I'll wait another 4 weeks.

p.s It was a soft one and I felt okay, but, I know I have to wait

[janinemaire 7]

I like Protein bars also and always looking for a good one low in carbs. I'm 5 months now but at two weeks I was allowed to eat a egg, deli turkey and even wendys chili. Maybe your doctor allows this and at least it would be a change.

Thanks everyone. I'll wait another 4 weeks.

p.s It was a soft one and I felt okay, but, I know I have to wait

[Saved By The Sleeve 22]

Well I ate a couple of the Kellogs Special K chocolate Peanut Butter flavored ones already! So after reading everyone's posts I guess I will wait a while longer before eating them again also, but it was rather chewy and not very hard too. I thought that it was okay also......oops!

[quints 1]

I like Protein bars also and always looking for a good one low in carbs. I'm 5 months now but at two weeks I was allowed to eat a egg, deli turkey and even wendys chili. Maybe your doctor allows this and at least it would be a change.

It's 2 weeks for me on Monday. I don't like the Protein dinks at all, so I can't wait to eat something with substance. I was thinking about tuna, and may a light fish like talipa next week, as well as my spoonful of Peanut Butter and soft foods. Deli turkey sounds good also, thanks!

The Protein Bar I ate was soooo good. It was more of a soft chocloate cookie with marshmellows. It was low in carbs and fat witheither 13 or 15 grams protein.. but it was yummy protein

[quints 1]

Well I ate a couple of the Kellogs Special K chocolate Peanut Butter flavored ones already! So after reading everyone's posts I guess I will wait a while longer before eating them again also, but it was rather chewy and not very hard too. I thought that it was okay also......oops!

I know were starving right..