by Dana Swilley, RD

Ms. Swilley is with the Section of Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery, UCLA Division of General Surgery

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by Jacqueline Jacques, ND

Dr. Jacques is a naturopathic doctor with more than a decade of expertise in medical nutrition and serves as Chief Science Officer for Catalina Lifesciences LLC, in Irvine, California.

Introduction

Protein is like a mantra for most patients who have undergone weight loss surgery. Eat protein first. Eat more protein. Use protein powder. Take protein with every meal. Yet as much as it is emphasized and discussed, there are many questions that are asked by clinicians and patients alike. Questions about protein digestion, quantity, and quality, as well as ways to optimize protein intake, are very common and are important to understand in relation to postoperative nutrition.

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