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I'm 2 months post-op and lately I've been struggling to get my Protein in, not sure why butt I've been considering a Protein Bar? Am I allowed to have them? Has anyone else tried them being only to months post up?

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I will be 3 months post op on 07/07/16, I have been eating Premiere Protein bars 30 grams and Power bars 20 grams. The Premiere Protein Bars has more calories and carbohydrates than the Power bar but the Power bars has fewer carbohydrates and calories. These bars are tolerable but don't taste all that great to me but I eat them for the high Protein. I also have tried many protein powders and shakes, I haven't found anything I actually like but I drink the Premiere Protein vanilla 30 grams drink it is 11 ounces and has other Vitamins in it also. I have tried Premiere Protein strawberry and will drink what I bought but I personally like the vanilla the best. I still have a hard time digesting meat of any kind so I have to supplement with bars and shakes to get my protein in.

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I will be 3 months post op on 07/07/16, I have been eating Premiere Protein bars 30 grams and Power bars 20 grams. The Premiere Protein Bars has more calories and carbohydrates than the Power bar but the Power bars has fewer carbohydrates and calories. These bars are tolerable but don't taste all that great to me but I eat them for the high Protein. I also have tried many protein powders and shakes, I haven't found anything I actually like but I drink the Premiere Protein Vanilla 30 grams drink it is 11 ounces and has other Vitamins in it also. I have tried Premiere Protein strawberry and will drink what I bought but I personally like the vanilla the best. I still have a hard time digesting meat of any kind so I have to supplement with bars and shakes to get my protein in.

Ok, thanks! Yea I'm still trying to find protien powders that I love! Lol... I just bought boost high protien powder today so I'll try that, along w your suggestions! Thanks again!

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The rule of thumb my Nut told me is that a gram of Protein shouldn't "cost" you more than 10 cal. So a bar that has 20 grams of Protein shouldn't be more than 200 cals.

A lot of protein bars are junk, be careful. Some are even worse than candy bars.

Try adding flavors to the RTD shakes, like powdered Peanut Butter like PB2 or sugar free syrups. I have a raspberry sf Syrup that I add to the chocolate Premiere Protein shake.. chocolate Raspberry, yum!

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I'm 2 months post-op and lately I've been struggling to get my Protein in, not sure why butt I've been considering a Protein Bar? Am I allowed to have them? Has anyone else tried them being only to months post up?

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Once you are cleared for solid foods they should be fine. Different bars have different textures. Quest are denser/chewier. Power Crunch are more wafer-like.

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I will be 3 months post op on 07/07/16, I have been eating Premiere Protein bars 30 grams and Power bars 20 grams. The Premiere Protein bars has more calories and carbohydrates than the Power bar but the Power bars has fewer carbohydrates and calories. These bars are tolerable but don't taste all that great to me but I eat them for the high protein. I also have tried many protein powders and shakes, I haven't found anything I actually like but I drink the Premiere Protein Vanilla 30 grams drink it is 11 ounces and has other Vitamins in it also. I have tried Premiere Protein strawberry and will drink what I bought but I personally like the vanilla the best. I still have a hard time digesting meat of any kind so I have to supplement with bars and shakes to get my protein in.

Ok, thanks! Yea I'm still trying to find protien powders that I love! Lol... I just bought boost high protien powder today so I'll try that, along w your suggestions! Thanks again!

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Try Isopure protein....the unflavored one is actually tasteless!!! They have a ton of flavors I'm excited to try

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I appreciate everyone's input as I enjoy reading from other's on what they eat and drink. I will try any product once to see if it is tolerable. I have a hard time with vomiting after eating. I am able to hold down the Premiere Protein drinks. I am able to eat 1/2 of a bar of the Protein bars. I eat slowly and chew my food very well but just have a hard time digesting many foods.

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