Hey Bandsters!

I was wondering if you knew of any Protein bars (that taste good) that are lapband friendly ( im going on a airplane and i need Snacks,damn layovers). I dont know if this makes a difference but i was recently banded on Dec 23rd so im a little concerned about the consistancy on the Protein Bar it self.

Thanks

First of all...be careful on the Protein bars as they can become addicting. But, they are a great Meal Replacement for times when I am out and about. I have relied on them many times and even "skinny" DH eats them a couple of times a day and for Breakfast. These are some of the ones I like:

Pure Protein (20gr protein)- Walmart or Amazon.com

Aitkins (17gr) Walmart or Amazon.com and GNC

Myoplex Lite (15gr) Same as above

All of these fall into the 180-200 cal range

Aitkins

My favorite are Supreme Protein bars (the Peanut Butter and the caramel nut are my favorites). They are about 200 calories I think and have a small amount of sugar (some sugar alcohols). My nutritionist approved them. I have them for breakfast when I'm loose enough, along with a yogurt mixed with a little fruit - other mornings I need to do a smoothie.

These have a great taste - not the taste a lot of Protein Bars have. The peanut butter is my top choice, easier to chew than the caramel nut some days. I live in the Midwest and get these from my local grocery store, Hy-Vee.

HTH!

I swear by the myoplex lite bars. Very little fat, 20 g protien and they taste fairly good. Atkins bars have significant fat. You can get them at Walmart. Have a great trip!

I keep many flavors of the Atkins around at work for busy days, but sometimes (especially soon after banding) they were too dense for me and felt too dry - I was trying hard to get used to the no-drink thing.

When I traveled last April, was banded in January 09, I brought a package of the Hillshire ultra thin turkey, a baggie of shredded cheese, and a baggie of Wheat Thins. They kept me feeling great, and didn't get stuck.

Have a good trip.

Pure Protein Bars...Strawberry and Bluberry

when i traveled a couple of weeks ago I packed some starkist snack kits and bumble bee chicken salad kits - both were in my carry on and I had no problems. I also found muscle milk lite in the airport.

I also just to make sure packed a Protein shot - it was a little bottle less than 3oz and I got it at GNC

I also packed a couple of packages of cream of wheat and oatmeal - you can always get hot Water at a restaurant.

Wow you have lost 110lbs in a month.

I use the Zone bars as a meal replacement option, so I'm not worried about the calories,sugar,fat. Even though they're 140 calories 5 grams of fat and 9 grams of sugar. It's the good kind of sugar (agave nectar, etc...not refined sugar) and they're 14 grams of Protein.

To me the coconut cluster flavor tastes like a candy bar, like a whatchamacallit or something so I love those ones. I'll eat one of those and be good for hours. Target sells them in boxes for around 4 dollars for 6. Most stores sell them separately for 1.50-2.00 each. Speaking of which I'm out of bars time to go to target!