Protein is important for several mechanisms and roles in the human body including wound healing, transportation of nutrients in the body, tissue collagen formation, and muscle building. A diet that is high in protein is especially important for individuals after bariatric surgery.

Bariatric surgery is surgery on the stomach and/or intestine to help a person with extreme obesity lose weight. There are two major types of surgery offered, and many variations of those two types. Here's a list to help you understand some of the most common procedures available today.

Questions covered are: What types of bariatric surgery do you perform? Factors used to decide which procedure to perform? Surgery disqualifications? Do you provide ongoing support?