Question:
Do Designer Protein bars cause dumping syndrom?

I am a new post-op and trying to make a nutrition plan. I'd love to hear any and all recommendations. Thanks! Kary    — Kary C. (posted on April 1, 2002)

April 1, 2002
Hi Kary- I use both Designer Whey protein powder for my drink and then Designer whey protein bars. I don't dump from either. The Double ChocoLATS only have 7 grams of sugar per bar (2.7 oz bar). Some people can tolerate that amount of sugar and some cannot. I can tolerate up to 17 grams of sugar with no problem. Good luck!
   — Cindy K.

April 1, 2002
The Myoplex lo-carb bars are great, they have from 25-30gm of protien and very low sugars, they have artificial sugars. You can find them at GNC.
   — MICHELLE S.

April 1, 2002
I don't do pro bars (yuck) but I do know some are full of sugar. Just tossing in the reminder here to always read the label and nutrition info. I know a lot of fat free stuff has tons more sugar than the regular to give it flavor. Good luck!
   — Becky K.

April 1, 2002
Most of the bars taste awful, especially the lo carb ones, however I have found a bar that is delish! Its Met-RX Protein Plus. It has 13 carbs and 34 grams of protein with only 3 sugars. The kind I tried was Chocolate roasted peanut. Its big so I nibbled at 3 different times to eat the whole bar. Try it-its soft and smooth going down. I'm going to try to look for other flavors.
   — Cindy R.

April 1, 2002
Hi Kary, I use Designer Protein Bars, and I do not dump on them. The 30 grams of protein keeps me in the "green zone" with my protein intake! I don't drink the drinks because they are too filling for me, and I would want to use milk, and since surgery I am lactose intolerant. You should have no problems with the Designer Protein bars.
   — Susan B.