Question:
I am almost 4 wks post op....too early for protein bars??

   — J. W. (posted on November 17, 2002)

November 17, 2002
J...I started eating protein bars around 6wks post-op. I love the ZONE bars. They taste like candy to me.
   — heathercross

November 17, 2002
I think I started them around 5-6 weeks. I couldn't eat an entire bar at once. I would eat 1/2 for breakfast and the other 1/2 in the afternoon. I have found that I like the Atkins bars the best.
   — tulagirl

November 17, 2002
It all depends.... I am 10 days post op and i ate almost half of one 2 days ago..... good luck
   — Erinn M.

November 17, 2002
hehe I think six months is too early for a protein bar, but then I can't stand them! <cheeky-grin>. As for really answering your question, what's the diet your doc has you on? If your on full liquids then it's too soon...otherwise, chomp away :>)
   — [Deactivated Member]

November 17, 2002
My surgeon started me on the Metrx Protein Plus bars at 2 weeks post-op. I could only eat 1/3-1/2 a bar at first. They come in several flavors and really "melt in your mouth".
   — LLinderman

November 17, 2002
Hi there. My doctor started me on solid foods at week two. I bought a couple of protein bars at that time but of course I could only take about 2 bites. I can now (at week 5) eat a half a bar and I'm quite full. To me they do not have a good taste but its nice getting the protein in. I also bought a bag of the cheese bites and I grab one of those if I get the munchies.
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