Found a protein bar that tastes just like a Snickers Candy Bar

Seriously.. I found a Protein Bar that if you blindfolded me, I would have guessed it was a Snickers candy bar. It is seriously that good.

I got it from Sam's Club and it was $19.95 for a Box of 24.

Brand: Detour
Flavor: Caramel Peanut

Note: get the one that says "Lower Sugar- 50% less sugar then regular Detour Bars"

Here is the nutritional info:
Protein: 15g
Carbs: 15g
Sugar: 3g
Fat: 5g

Made with Designer Whey protein.

Think this is ok for us RNY folks? I ate one over lunch and had no stomach pains, dumping, or any adverse reactions whatsoever. And... it satisfied my urge for something sweet while still being healthy and allowing me to get my daily Protein intake in.

The carbs on this one are a little high for your stage of the journey.  You're not quite a month out yet, and while I am not 100% positive as my memory fails me, Centennial allows 5 carbs average/meal?  I would at least cut the bar in half and only eat half... not the whole bar at your stage.

Protein bars can act as meal replacements, but do know that the carbs can stall or slow your weight loss down...  I like, no make that LOVE my protein bars...  and while some folks may believe I eat them every day, I may only eat one per week, and I am at maintenance.

Hope this helps.

P.S. I also wanted to add that your stomach really has not woken up from the anesthesia fully.  You will not be able to really feel the FULL sensation yet, so during this time, rely heavily on your rules.  They will make sure you don't get overly filled.  Eating a full size protein bar would be possible right now because you can't fully feel the satiety...  or that "overstuffed feeling"...  but give it a few more weeks and you will probably gag trying to get it all down...  so please be careful right now in how much you are eating... 

Like Mel said, you still too fresh out of surgery to be eating protein bars. When we present samples of these at our "Protein Party" we recommend waiting until you are at least 6 months out before trying any protein bar.

I am closing in on 3 1/2 years post-op and I eat maybe 1 or 2 per month. I tend to save them for when I get a craving for a candy bar. A protein bar that tastes like a Snickers is a lot better choice than an actual Snickers.

Trust me, I have my stash so I am prepared to handle any kind of craving that may hit. When you get a little further down the road Mel and I will have to let you know which protein bars taste like your favorite pre-op candy bar. LOL

Sounds yummy, but I would definitely avoid the protein bars.  I think that an important part of having this surgery is the "second chance" to relearn old habits & to replace some bad habits with good ones...i.e., eating clean, lean protein instead of meal replacements. 

I absolutely understand having to rely on an approved protein shake if you can't meet your 60-80gm of protein per day with animal protein, but I would try, at this stage, to learn to savor & love eggs, chicken, fish/tuna/salmon, turkey, etc.--especially while you are phasing out of the "habit" of eating sweets & your RNY-tool is working well for you. 

As you know, Centennial is strict about 3 meals per day & no snacking.  You should be eating about 23gm of protein at each meal (I do 20 & then use 1 Carb Master Yogurt w/12gm of protein to mix my Rx & vitamins in....) and the protein you are eating should come from the list in your Gastric Bypass Owner's Manual of Stage 3 lean protein (Total calories per day should be 400-600--I didn't see a listing for how many calories the Detour Bar has).  

At any rate... I'm glad you found something tasty, but I'd take full advantage of your new RNY& get your body loving all the great whole foods that we can have!

Good luck...xo, Micheala.

I agree with what everyone else has said. I noticed you also posted this on another board and got all kinds of encouragement and thanks for the suggestion but none of those people noticed that you are only one month out. Just the other day you were posting about feeling weird for a while after you eat. This would be a sign to me that you arent ready for protein bars. At one month out I wasn't even on regular foods yet. It is to your advantage to take it slow and not be in such  a big hurry to eat things your pouch is not ready for. Personally, I don't see the advantage of ever going the protein bar road ever. I can't say for sure that someday down the road I might not try one but it is my intention right now to avoid them all together. Candy bars and snacks are a part of what got me to the point of surgery. I'm not going there again. When I get to goal, maybe I will allow myself a treat and have one, but now... no way. The point of life after surgery is to do and avoid whatever it takes to be successful. 
Karen

Well said, Karen!!

As previously mentioned, protein bars are not recommended until maintenance.  They have at least as many carbs as they do protein (in this case, they are equal).  If you eat them on a regular basis, they will have a negative impact on your weight loss results.  A half bar once in a great while included in a meal would be the most I would use it at this stage.  You can use your 5 carbs per meal as you choose with what is allowed as long as you are meeting your protein requirement of 20-25 grams per meal.  Designer Whey also makes good shakes, which could be used regularly as a meal replacement if needed.

Keep in mind something satisfying the urge for sweets usually increases cravings.  When your body becomes accustomed to no carbs in your diet, physiologically, the cravings are gone.  I have patients that do not even want to use Calorie Free Chocolate Syrup to mask the taste of bitter medications because they know it is a trigger for them.  I would suggest everyone consider adding to your food journal a small space to jot down how you felt at the time you ate to remain aware of why you are eating (for nutrition, of course!).
Don't hesitate to call me if you have any questions.

~Pam H., program dietitian

No worries. I only ate one bar and returned the rest of the box. Thanks for keeping me on the straight and narrow. ;-)

P.S. - I am doing really well. I lose a few lbs a week and I am getting all of my liquids and proteins in each day. I am also excercising as well!

You are definitely doing a great job....we newbies all have these questions once in a while (i.e. me and the Peanut Butter question).....it's just a learning curve.....like Pam said about triggers---I agree--I, personally, won't touch SF Cool Whip or SF Chocolate, etc. because I am so happy not to be addicted to sweets anymore--I don't even want to chance it...:)..

Have a great day & congrats on your success!! Micheala.