I found that Quest bars make me nauseous and light headed. I tried 2 different one's on two different days to make sure it wasn't a fluke. From reading the ingredients I thought they would be OK, but they weren't for me. Anyway, does anyone else know of some other protein bars that are good with different ingredients from Quest?

Hi, I was wondering when you had your surgery. According to your profile, you have only lost 19 pounds so far. But then again it might not have been something that you updated recently. The reason why I ask, is that protein bars only become an option around 2 or 3 months post-op. In the beginning one needs to be on protein shakes only.

I had surgery May 29th. I am down 34lbs as of last Friday. My nutritionist was the one that told me to try quest bars. I've been on soft foods since week 3 after my surgery. I just can't have granola type bars or nuts yet when it comes to protein bars. I wouldn't try anything without approval first. And no I never update profile. I don't know how to do it from phone app

Edited July 15, 201511 yr by robinsmj

I could be wrong.....but I believe the Quest bars use nuts as a component.

There are so many flavors of them that I really hope that I can always find a flavor I like when I"m post-op.

They are about the best tasting Protein bars I've tried. Hopefully you can get some good suggestions from your nutritionist.

They are good tasting. I bought a variety. I tried two on two different days, neither sat well. I travel a lot so was looking for high protein portable foods. Can't take the protein drinks through airport security only checked baggage.

Try the B-up brand

Never heard of B-up but will look into it. Thanks jess9395

https://yupbrands.com/bupbar/

I don't like them as well as the Quest bars but they are a good alternative.

Try the Chef Robert Irvine Fit Crunch bars. They are awesome!

Cbockhold I wondered about those.

@@robinsmj it may be the erythritol (a sugar alcohol) in the Quest bar that is making you nauseous. I don't have a problem with erythritol but I tried something with maltitol (another sugar alcohol) and it made me nauseous and gave me a seriously upset stomach. Perhaps try a bar without sugar alcohols and see if that makes a difference?

I actually didn't try them until 6 months out and can only do a 1/2 bar at a time.

I don't think I started eating them until about 4 1/2 months out but that was just because I was having trouble getting enough protein.

How much of a Quest bar are you eating? I used them all the time prior to surgery, and I still have a few boxes left, but haven't tried them yet post-op. Even now, at a little over 3 months post-op, I would probably only eat maybe half of one at most. Not just because that's all I'd be able to eat, but because I'd want to make sure it wasn't going to cause any problems.

I ate only half of the brownie and half of the lemon on two separate days.