The plan that my nutritionist had me on prior to surgery was high protein/low carb and she had me eat an Atkins bar at night as the last food for the day. It really hit the spot. I'm only 3 days post-op from revision surgery but would like to continue with that when I move on to Solid Foods. I'm curious if anyone out there has been eating them

Their nutrition doesn't hold a candle to some other bars on the market. You should definitely look into other options post-op. You can get more protein and less fat and calories from better bars.

I've tried several different bars, including Atkins, but think of Protein bars as more of a treat than a meal or healthy source of protein. I'm dubious about the hidden carbs and sugar alcohols except in moderation.

Of course, you should follow your surgeon's orders, but I'd opt for real protein sources and eat the bars in moderation.

I also love making 'powder pudding' with Protein Powder, sugar free pudding, and greek yogurt. Pudding isn't the greatest food on earth, but it's a wonderful treat. I understand they can be frozen also, but it never lasts that long.

Edited February 7, 201511 yr by AlwaysVegas

I've tried a few kinds of Atkins bars, but I really try to get my nutrition from real food. I only use Atkins bars or any Protein bar when I'm not able to eat my normal foods and need a little something to keep me going. I have to keep Protein Bars out of the house. I'm lazy and if I have them around, I'll skip cooking and just munch on them instead.

If you want to try some free Atkins bars, here's the link to it. They only ask for your email and mailing address.

http://community.atkins.com/AtkinsDownloadableRegistration.aspx

Edited February 7, 201511 yr by joatsaint