Our surgeons office requires for everyone, regardless of sleeve or bypass, that you only consume half of a protein bar per meal, and a total of one bar max per day.

I haven't seen anyone else have that requirement.. is my office the lone wolf on this?

I don't have this "rule" but I can understand it. It's best to get your protein from real, whole foods. Protein bars tend to be higher in carbs and calories. With that said, I like them and eat like 1 a day, most days. 2 months post-op today.

9 hours ago, heatherdbby said:

Our surgeons office requires for everyone, regardless of sleeve or bypass, that you only consume half of a Protein Bar per meal, and a total of One Bar max per day.

I haven't seen anyone else have that requirement.. is my office the lone wolf on this?

I don't have that restriction, but my nutritionist is a big "whole food" person. I was supposed to start weaning off the protein shakes, as soon as I started purees.

They were a no for me too while I was losing. (I’m another whole food person.) So many protein bars are really just candy bars. Does your team recommend a specific brand? Maybe the require only half a bar as a portion size consideration & therefore calories, carbs, etc.

When I reached maintenance I used to use them as an emergency snack - popped one in my bag on a busy or active day or would have one if I was having a day I was a bit low on protein & calories. And yes I’d eat a whole one if I was able. When my protein absorption issue was picked up almost two years ago, I started to have a whole bar every night after dinner to ensure I reached my higher protein goal. I’ve found lately, I’m eating only half or 3/4 of a bar. I just twist the packet & finish it the next night. I keep them in the fridge. I find them less gummy & gluey & more tolerable that way.

Quest Bars are the best for me. 20 g of protein, almost half daily allowance of fiber, 180-190 calories, not a lot of crazy ingredients. And they taste great. I usually have one a day.

Look at labels carefully because many/most protein bars are basically candy... not a lot of protein, loads of calories/fat.

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10 hours ago, losinglosinglosing said:

Quest Bars are the best for me. 20 g of Protein, almost half daily allowance of Fiber, 180-190 calories, not a lot of crazy ingredients. And they taste great. I usually have one a day.

Look at labels carefully because many/most Protein Bars are basically candy... not a lot of protein, loads of calories/fat.

I tend to like quest the most too. Although, I try all kinds of different ones just to see if I find something equal or better.

Yeah that's definitely unique. I personally had trouble eating protein bars for a few months (3months) so hopefully that goes well!

My plan didn't exclude them but I've only ever used them as something to buy and eat in an absolute emergency when I couldn't get absolutely anything better (so - once, LOL). I am a huge fan of deli meats and cheese - you can buy them virtually everywhere you go and they seem to suit me better.