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My doctor has suggested I eat a Protein bar if I start to feel real hungry during my 10day pre diet, which I start on May 18th. Can anyone suggest which are the best? Also, I'm losing my excitement I guess because its been such a long waiting game. Has anyone else gone through that?

Thanks everyone!

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I went through the presurgery jitters. I was banded on April 19th. I get my first fill next Thursday. The first week was a little uncomfortable. Heck, I was pulling weeds in the flower beds 4 days after my surgery. I am just now starting to have an appetitie but I am able to control it. The worst part for me not being able to sleep on my port side as I am a side sleeper. But, I can do it now! Good luck.

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My doctor has suggested I eat a Protein bar if I start to feel real hungry during my 10day pre diet, which I start on May 18th. Can anyone suggest which are the best? Also, I'm losing my excitement I guess because its been such a long waiting game. Has anyone else gone through that?

Thanks everyone!

There are a number of them different people like. My preference is for the Premier brand. They sell them at costco, but I'm sure you can get them elsewhere, too. http://www.premiernutrition.com/ I like them because of their fresh taste, and how satisfying they are. They come in three different types, are quite filling, and most important - they don't taste like cardboard. :) I really like their ready-to-drink Protein shakes, too.

The bars average about 270 calories each, but contain 30g of Protein. I use them as Meal Replacements when I'm in the car, stuck at my desk at work, or when I think I need a snack. (I eat about a third of one at a time, and follow bandster eating/chewing rules.) It works well for me, and I find I don't have to worry about what I'm going to eat, if other foods aren't readily available at mealtime.

Hope this helps.

Dave

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Special "K" protien bars are the only ones I've ever tried. They're not bad, only 180 calories and 10g of protien.

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I LOVE the Zone Perfect Cinnamon Roll bar.

It could be better with protein-- it only has 13g. But man, it tastes awesome. I eat one for Breakfast almost every day.

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Thanks everyone!! Looks like you've all done really well, I just hope I will as well!! Best of luck to you all!

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Balance Gold chocolate Mint Cookie Crunch

Zone Perfect .. any of the Dark chocolate. And the Cookie Dough is good too.

Supreme Protein Carb Conscious snack Size bars.

I order most of mine through Netrition.com.. they have the best prices I've found.

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My doctor has suggested I eat a Protein bar if I start to feel real hungry during my 10day pre diet, which I start on May 18th. Can anyone suggest which are the best? Also, I'm losing my excitement I guess because its been such a long waiting game. Has anyone else gone through that?

Thanks everyone!

Pure Protein. I bought them at Walmart. The Peanut Butter and chocolate are the only ones I tried and they are excellant!!!!!

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My doctor has suggested I eat a Protein bar if I start to feel real hungry during my 10day pre diet, which I start on May 18th. Can anyone suggest which are the best? Also, I'm losing my excitement I guess because its been such a long waiting game. Has anyone else gone through that?

Thanks everyone!

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Hey! I also have Dr. Brebia! I was wondering which shake and Protein Bar had the highest Protein and lowest sugar.

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I like ThinkThin bars. They are sugar and gluten free but yummy! They come in a regular size and a 100 calorie size. Toffee Nut Crunch and Mudslide are my favorite chocolatey ones but I also love the Tangerine Dream which tastes like a 50/50 Popsicle.

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Hey there,

Great to hear someone else used Dr. Brebia, he seems like a great doctor. I'm getting really excited to have my surgery on the 27th. We'll have to keep up with each other! Take care!

Hey! I also have Dr. Brebia! I was wondering which shake and Protein bar had the highest Protein and lowest sugar.

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Hey there,

Great to hear someone else used Dr. Brebia, he seems like a great doctor. I'm getting really excited to have my surgery on the 27th. We'll have to keep up with each other! Take care!

Dr. Brebbia has a great reputation. Elsa is a life saver. BC/BS requires 6 visits to the nutritionist. Passed the Pulmonary Dr. He wants to do a sleep test any way just to see if he can add something else to list of problems. So I have 4 more classes. Hope to get banded before Nov. We're not able to take time off Nov or Dec. Retail ya know! It was suggested to use powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury Protein drinks.

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
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