how soon can we do protein bars?

[mayonaise 1]

Hey guys,

I'm on day 15 postop but my surgeon told me to start puree and soft foods..

He didn't mention anythin about Protein Bars, any idea how soon I can introduce them?

I need some Protein in my diet!!

[Guerml95 11]

Hello!

My surgeon had me starting me on Protein shakes (I use whey protein) and I blend it with a cup of milk and 4 or 5 ice cubes. I had to do this 2x a day but now down to one. They have some yummy flavors like strawberry and Peanut Butter cup! I use body fortress!! Did your doctor mention anything about a Protein supplement? And by that I mean the powder to make shakes?

[knitlil09 91]

I would say to stick with the Protein Shakes for now. If you want to incorporate bars later, wait until you are back on regular foods.

[Bufflehead 6,358]

I wasn't permitted Protein Bars until 6 months after surgery, due to the high carb count. Even now I'm only supposed to use them in a pinch -- when traveling and so on. Protein Shakes have been a regular part of my diet though.

My mom struggles with underweight. Her PCP recommended Protein bars to her as a healthy way to GAIN weight. Keeping that in mind, it never bothered me that my dietician ruled them out.

[macman 603]

I wasnt allowed to have Protein bars until I was on a full diet. Than was about 12 weeks. Now I usually fit a Quest Protein Bar into my daily intake of food. They are quite tasty and good when on the go

[mayonaise 1]

I had my surgery in egypt, thus I didn't get very detailed info on my diet except very general outlines.

I'll start incorporating some Protein Shakes.< /p>

[jajmj 40]

My NUT considers them candy bars on steroids so I won't eat them. She has done great by me so far so I listen to her 100%!!