How much sugar?
I'm OK with at least 15 grams of sugar now.
Do the bars you bought have added sugar or is that 15 grams all from the fructose in the fruit? That might make a difference.
Kelly
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I'm okay with 15 grams of sugar in a protein bar....but that is pretty close to my limit. Sometimes the bars will get my heart beating faster, but not a full out dump misery.
I get the No Sugar Added frozen yogurt which still has some sugar in it (all dairy does) and if I stupidly add toppings I can get it to the point that I get sick...won't do that again.
Heather Mom to 3
Surgery August 9, 2012
HW = 225, SW= 205, CW 135 
I usually stick with fruit toppings, or some other topping in small amounts I know is low in sugar. For instance, I had no sugar added frozen yogurt with oreo cookie pieces on it once. I know I can eat three oreos and stay under my 15 grams sugar limit, so I felt sure one spoonful of oreo pieces would be ok. but mostly i stick to fruit for a topping (and make sure it's just fruit, no added sugar).
Kelly
Please note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. If you want medical advice, talk to your doctor. Whatever I post, there is probably some surgeon or other health care provider somewhere that disagrees with me. If you want to know what your surgeon thinks, then ask him or her. Check out my blog.
That is a LOT of sugar in a protein bar, IMO. I am buying bars with less than 3g of sugar in them.
What kind are you buying that has 15g in one bar?
HW333--SW 289--GW of 160 5' 11" woman. I only know the way I know & when you ask for input/advice, you'll get the way I've been successful through my surgeon & nutritionist. Please consult your surgeon & nutritionist for how to do it their way. Biggest regret? Not doing this 10 years ago! Every day is better than the day before...and it was a pretty great day!
I have tried a variety of brands approved by my center. I can't handle the kinds with sugar alcohols and the ones with only 3g I've found have sugar alcohols or maltitol in them and it makes me feel awful. I usually buy balance bars that have about 12g of sugar in them and do fine with that. Even at 10+ months out, I can't finish a whole one.
Heather Mom to 3
Surgery August 9, 2012
HW = 225, SW= 205, CW 135
You could try just half of one.
Kelly
Please note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. If you want medical advice, talk to your doctor. Whatever I post, there is probably some surgeon or other health care provider somewhere that disagrees with me. If you want to know what your surgeon thinks, then ask him or her. Check out my blog.
