Question????

I was in Kroger yesterday and was looking at the protein bars. Most of them contained at least 19g of sugar. I did find a couple of bars with 1g of sugar but 20g of sugar alcohol. With me only being 5 weeks out, I am still learning what I can and can not eat. I was wondering about the sugar alcohol. Does anyone know if it is ok for us and what effect it has on people who have had WLS?

It has a differnt effect on different people. I have no problem with it but I know some who have it and get the screamers. I like Pure Protein Bars. Very little sugar and the alc. hardly bothers me at all. Try one and see what happens -SLOW!!!!!! And CHEW!!!!!!!! kp

If you can get protein bars online I recommend HIGHLY: PURE PROTEIN WAFERS, IN THE CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER http://www.performancenutritionals.com/store/Shop_By_Brand___BioNutritionalBIO2860000?Args=&source=google&partnerid=rb008&gclid=CKX4_YOYwYICFRAXIgod5R These are light wafer bars that are thin and tasty and easy to chew and enjoy very much. I consume these instead of shakes and protein powders because that just doesn't sit well in my tummy!!! Here's the scoop on these babies: ower Crunch Bars High Protein Wafer Bar from Bionutritional Power Crunch Bars are a High Protein Energy Snack Engineered for the Human Race! Tired of the same old dry, chewey bars that claim to be ""Balanced"" and ""Powerful""? Power Crunch Bars are the real thing. These creme filled wafer cookie taste just like a real cookie and pack high quality Proto Whey, and almost no sugar. Proto Whey is what makes Power Crunch so much better Proto Whey is a micro peptide protein supplement designed specifically to fulfill the entire spectrum of metabolic requirements for optimum human health and performance. Research on protein breakdown, absorption, intestinal function, peptide transport, amino acid profile and tissue requirements provide the foundation. Evolving consumer needs for sophisticated flavoring, affordability and ease of use create the blueprint. The product of this grand marriage is Proto Whey, a quantum leap in protein technology and a new standard for comparision. The superior nutritional value of Proto Whey is based on two new proprietary components; a super reduced molecular size responsible for extremely high di and tripeptide content, and micronized SoftPsil® fiber technology which creates a host of synergistic functions naturally enhancing protein absorption and intestinal health. Proto Whey makes Power Crunch Bars your only choice for a perect protein energy snack. NUTRITIONAL VALUE: Serving Size: 1 Cookie (37 g) Calories: 190 Calories from Fat 85 Total Fat: 9 g Saturated Fat: 4 g Cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 70 mg Total Carbohydrate: 13 g Dietary Fiber: 1 g Sugars 7 g Protein 13 g 26% Other Ingredients Protein Blend [Proto Whey® (micro peptides from extreme hydrolyzed whey protein fraction, maltodextrin, L-glutamine, SoftPsil® (micronized psyllium fiber), MCTs (medium chain tryglycerides), sucralose), milk protein isolate], Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil and/or Cottonseed Oil, Enriched Flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), Sugar, Partially Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil, Dextrose, Nonfat Milk Powder, Natural & Artificial Flavors, Lecithin, Wheat Starch, Soy Lecithin, Monoglycerides, Sucralose, Artificial Color (titanium dioxide), Salt, Baking Soda, Cocoa (processed with alkali), Corn Flour, Whey, Chocolate, Red #40, Blue #1. Serving Size 1 Cookie (37 g) Calories 190 Total Fat 9 g 14% Saturated Fat 4 g 20% Cholesterol 0 mg 0% Sodium 70 mg 3% Total Carbohydrates 13 g 4% Dietary Fiber 1 g 4% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. Ingredients: Protein Blend [Proto Whey® (micro peptides from extreme hydrolyzed whey protein fraction, maltodextrin, L-glutamine, SoftPsil® (micronized psyllium fiber), MCTs (medium chain tryglycerides), sucralose), milk protein isolate], Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil and/or Cottonseed Oil, Enriched Flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), Sugar, Partially Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil, Dextrose, Nonfat Milk Powder, Natural & Artificial Flavors, Lecithin, Wheat Starch, Soy Lecithin, Monoglycerides, Sucralose, Artificial Color (titanium dioxide), Salt, Baking Soda, Cocoa (processed with alkali), Corn Flour, Whey, Chocolate, Red #40, Blue #1.