Hi, I have done a lot of reading on here and never seen anyone post about Protein Bars. Maybe they did and I just can't find it.

Can or are we allowed to eat these sometime after surgery when we are far from the solid stages as a protein supplement instead of depending on 'drinking' our protein all the time.

I found a box of Pure Protein Bars "Smores" that is 180 calories, 2 grams of sugar, no trans fat, and 19 grams of Protein for 1 bar. Sounds good to me, but I wanted to just make sure that this is something that doesn't get stuck or will hurt the band.

Any advice,

-Patty

My Dr allows them. However, he says to watch the carbs in them b/c some have way too many carbs so basically you would be eating a candy bar!

My Dr allows them. However, he says to watch the carbs in them b/c some have way too many carbs so basically you would be eating a candy bar!

Thank you Yvonne for your help! Yea you are right it has 20 grams of carbs I missed that and yes that would be like eatting a candy bar, LOL.

I like Costco protein shake over protein bar. The liquid only has 110 calories with 30g of protein.

i like natural valley peanut butter dark cho.protein bars,190 cal,10 protein,14 carb.they fill me up and im only 6wk post op and i use them as a meal or a snack dont know if my dr allows them of not but i love them and i only eat one a day sometimes twice but thats not very often.

You are still in the liquid stage I don't think you should be eating them It is a solid. I would not do that. Not sure people above caught that. But later you can for sure!! PowerCrunch and Oh Yeah are good ones.

Cheri

Pure protein bars are usually my choice to have on hand. I was allowed to have them when I started soft foods a long as I chewed them well. Check with your doctor though as to when to have them.

I'm now almost 3 months post op and my clinic recommends bars and shakes only if you are not able to get enough protein in with your regular meals. I do like to keep one in my purse for days I'm on the go and didn't have time to plan ahead.

Not during liquid stage. They are a solid! I keep Pure Protein bars for "emergencies"; if I am going to miss lunch and will be out. The protein bars you find in most convenience stores are WAAYY to high in cals/fat/carbs.

Thanks everyone, I really do appreciate the insight on the protein bars. I would think a much much better alternative and to use for emergencies.

Look into Quest protein, they are decent in protein and high in fiber (usually they have 20-24g carbs, usually 18-20 which is fiber).