Protein bars on soft foods

[LindsayT 551]

What Protein Bars are good AND ok for soft food stage? There are days that I'm so busy and not home to eat. Like today. I forgot a Protein Shake and ended up getting chili from Wendy's for lunch. I would like more options that aren't fast food. Thanks!

[catwoman7 10,855]

I don't think Protein bars would count. I think I ate a lot of things like cheese sticks, hummus, cottage cheese, hummus - although it's been several years so I can't really remember - someone not as far out may be able to suggest some options

EDITED to add this that I just found on the mayo Clinic's site. But your clinic may have guidelines as well..

https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/gastric-bypass-surgery/in-depth/gastric-bypass-diet/art-20048472

Edited June 8, 2023 by catwoman7

[Arabesque 6,469]

Plans are different but I wasn’t allowed Protein bars until I reached goal. (I eat them pretty regularly now to ensue I get the extra protein I need in.) In a pinch they’re possibly okay - check the sugar & artificial sweeteners & protein content though as many are no more than candy bars.

Maybe keep a packet of instant Soup in your bag & order a hot tea with the tea bag on the side at a cafe & make up the soup. Or grab a yoghurt from store. Check with your team for options for those never ending busy days.

[summerseeker 1,844]

Once you get to the eat all stage, Amazons own Amfit bars are great. Low cal, low cost and high Protein. I always carry one in my bag. For you, just now I would recommend thick Soups and protein yogurts.

[pintsizedmallrat 470]

You're probably going to have a much easier time sticking with shakes or liquids during this phase than bars. Most of them are pretty chewy. I do know that there are some Protein puddings out there if you're sick of drinking things, but I would probably hold off on bars for a while.

[LindsayT 551]

I'll be on regular food next Friday, the 16th. I feel I'm way past just liquids, pudding and yogurt.

[Gabbie-1 44]

Find a soft one or look online for a recipe and make your own. You know your body better than anyone else. I have been following you and you’re quite sensible.

[LindsayT 551]

21 minutes ago, Gabbie-1 said:

Find a soft one or look online for a recipe and make your own. You know your body better than anyone else. I have been following you and you’re quite sensible.

That's a good idea. I was wanting something I can throw in my bag for emergencies or a super busy day that is shelf stable. Looks like I may have some research to do.

[Elidh 238]

12 hours ago, summerseeker said:

Once you get to the eat all stage, Amazons own Amfit bars are great. Low cal, low cost and high Protein. I always carry one in my bag. For you, just now I would recommend thick Soups and Protein yogurts.

Unless I’m wrong, it appears Amfit bars are available in UK, not US. If someone has a US source for these, please let us know. I’d love to try them.

[Spinoza 1,164]

I don't eat bars of any kind any more. If I'm really stuck for food I prefer to find wholefoods, even if not what I was planning, and you can always find something appropriate to your stage after surgery. cheese - babybels/individual cheese portions - nuts (anything) - seeds at a pinch. Honestly OP, the chilli you ate is probably just as nutritious or more as the bar you didn't!

[Gabbie-1 44]

Check this out

https://www.bariatricfoodcoach.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Pureed-Diet-Meal-Plan-1.pdf