How soon post-op (RNY) did you try protein bars?

[Daisee68 2,493]

​So, I have a lot of Quest bars in the pantry which are calling my name for a quick Breakfast (well not really quick but maybe easy) but I am SCARED! NUT said 6 weeks post-op would be ok and I am 8 weeks out now but haven't tried yet and given my lack of success with meat, I am sort of chicken about trying something as firm as a Protein bar ... Anyone else have success / failure at this point with the bars? Should I wait longer? I know I have read some posts about how something in them can cause dumping in some folks.

[goodnuff 239]

I waited til 8 weeks and I can not eat them. Even 1/4 of one sits like a brick in my intestines and has me doubled over in pain. I'd try a few bites and see how it goes, most people I've talked to did not have a problem. Good luck!

[christina.banks 5]

I have had great luck with Protein Bars despite their thickness. I still have issues with meat but not the bars. Just try little bites at a time. Best of luck. Btw, i had my RNY June 16.

[JLT1971 29]

I had my RNY June 1 and I'm ok w Pute Protein bars. NUT said only use them once in awhile. Not all the time.

[Steve Puckett 33]

I started ob Protein bars about 3 months out but could probably have started sooner

[wahtx 15]

9 weeks and still haven't. Doctor and NUT tomorrow so I'm hopeful!

[lsheshequin 83]

I'm 12 weeks post-op and I started Protein bars probably at about 3-4 weeks post-op (because I can't stand the taste of most of the Protein powders/shakes). I haven't had any problems with tolerating them - but initially I stayed away from the nut heavy ones and went instead with the softer, Cereal type (e.g. Atkins, Pure Protein, etc.). In talking with my dietitian, the key is to make sure they have less than 5 g of sugar per bar. Now that I'm farther along post-op I eat the ones with nuts and they are fine, but I still adhere to between 5-10 g of sugar per serving (that applies to any food).

Edited August 4, 2015 by lsheshequin