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Gastric bypass (GBP) is any of a group of similar operative procedures used to treat morbid obesity, a condition which arises from severe accumulation of excess weight in the form of fatty tissue, and the health problems ("co-morbidities") which result. If you are considering gastric bypass or have had it, join the community where we share our experiences and find support.

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tommietopcat 03/07/2013

I received results from lab test, overall they are good. However, the doctor informed that I need to take some Vitamin D and of course take in my protein. I do try to eat as much as I can that is protein and drink some protein drinks. I thought I will buy some protein bars. However, you have to be careful with buying protein bars. Some of them are candy bars with a little bit of protein. What protein bar would you recommend?

Thank You!!!

kellynaylor 03/07/2013

I really don't do protein bars, I never found one that tasted good first of all and also they all seemed to be very high in calories. I drink one protien drink per day (25 grams of protein) and then try to get the rest of my protien trough my food intake. I try to make my snacks and meals as high in protein as possible.

I am also always low on vitamin D whenever I get my blood checked.

deleted_user 03/07/2013

I use these bars I got from Sam's Club. I don't have the box anymore but the bar says Pure Protein...they have 20 grams of protein in each bar!!! There are 3 flavors in the box of 18 bars. I really like them because the protein shakes make me "gag" now. Good Luck!

deleted_user 03/07/2013

The only ones I seem to be able to tolerate are the Atkins Advantage bars, though I've tried many others. I especially like the chocolate chip ganola bar - 16gms of protein and 180 calories.

Some of the other protein bars have higher protein content - I just can't get them down.

Hope this helps.

tlc0u 03/07/2013

Like Momofabz I also liked the Pure Protein 6 flavors at Walmart, 20g protein, 2g sugar and they are small, I was looking at protein bars most are pretty big I didnt think I could eat the whole thing in one meal. But for the size Pure Protein had the most protein in the smallest size, plus they are pretty good tasting :D

deleted_user 03/07/2013

You can also find all kinds of protein treats at bariatricadvantage.com or bariatricpantry.com Decent prices and always a free sample of something with your order.

SgtSmith 03/07/2013

Got these Pure Protien bars from Walmart near the pharmacy area. 20% protein. They are different but not bad.

imjj4short 03/07/2013

I used Premiere Protein when I was losing weight. 30 grams of protein per bar.

I use Zone bars now.

JJ

RubyRedQueen 03/07/2013

I just tried the Muscle Milk light bar and actually thought it was pretty decent. So far it's the only one that hasn't made me think I was eating something plastic. 15 grams protein, 170 calories, and they are pretty small. They are in my emergency kit now (for when I get caught out in the world with no good food options).

RubyRedQueen 03/07/2013

Oh, one more thing: vitamin D. Nature Made has a chewable adult 1000mg D3 that is like grape sweet tarts. They are like getting a treat! My levels have been good since I started those.

deleted_user 03/07/2013

Regarding Vitmamin D-- I take liquid Vitamin D (always have, even before WLS). Its inexpensive and does works well for MANY things (seasonal affect disorder is a huge one). I recommend this one:

http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=215147&catid=183188&aid=338666&aparam=goobase_filler

One dropper full is 5000 IU. (I take 2000-ish IU per day personally). As a chiropractor, Vitamin D is one of my "must do" vitamins... and the drops are a great way to get this down after WLS.

Picklelilly 03/08/2013

I like Pure Protein like others have mentioned. My nutritionist told me that once I am only supplementing protein with one drink/bar per day, she prefers that I have a bar- said better to eat protein than drink it. Kathy

tommietopcat 03/11/2013

Thanks everyone!!

Pam2011 03/11/2013

Protein bars I use:
Quest bars
Think Thin bars
Power Crunch bars

I have tried others but didn't like them and the amount of cals vs. protein grams wasn't as good.

Good luck!

Spotz 03/11/2013

My vote goes for the Quest bars! Nuke that chocolate brownie one for about 15 seconds...Oh My! I also like the apple pie, peanut butter and jelly ones.

ShelleyNY 03/11/2013

I also like the quest bars, I don't eat the flavors that have sugar alcohol in them. The chocolate brownie is fantastic.
Shelley :o)

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