Quest Bars
I was wondering how everyone does on these Quest Bars I ordered a whole box because I seen how low carb and sugar. I thought it would be good since I have really bad dumping and reactive hypo. I can only eat about 5 things so was hoping for my 2 hr snack but been reading some real bad experiences with them. I haven't tried them yet.
I dump and have severe RH - I DO DUMP ON THEM - yes on Quest bars.
If you have a Blood sugar meter - eat 1/2 of one on empty pouch - first thing am and measure the BS before you eat one then every 10 minutes after you finish 1/2 of one. The "fiber" and other carbs they use - can turn into sugar after eating in some people.
Not only I dumped on them - but I dealt with RH after I introduced them in my diet and I gained weight.
Some people do just fine on them.
Be warned..
Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG
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they are only "low carb" if you go by the net carbs theory. I don't.
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For me, they've been great. That said, I have no dumping and have gotten reactive hypo only a few times ever. I'd follow the advice above and check your blood sugar given your situation, but in general I'm a huge fan of Quest Bars and think that, of the options available, they are the best thing out there for WLS people.
Having RNY was probably the best thing I've ever done for myself.
Approx highest weight: ~350. Highest measured weight: 338. Surgery weight: 297. Lowest weight (for 5 minutes): 169. Current weight: 209. Goal weight: ??? - maybe 180-185, which was my maintenance weight before the regain.
I agree to test your sugar after trying 1/2 bar.
I rarely eat a protein bar. I do like Power Crunch so can't keep those around I don't know when to stop. It's like candy crack for me.
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