Key Takeaways Gastric Sleeve vs Gastric Bypass Differences: Gastric sleeve removes a portion of the stomach, while gastric bypass creates a small stomach pouch and reroutes the digestive pathway. Weight Loss Results: Gastric bypass patients lose 65-75% of excess body weight, while gastric sleeve patients typically lose 60-70%. Health Benefits: Both procedures effectively treat obesity-related […]
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A Recent Study of Zepbound® vs Wegovy® Reveals Significant Differences in Weight Loss Outcomes That Could Impact People in NJ's Weight Loss Goals A recent study about two leading weight loss medications - Eli Lilly’s Zepound® and Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy® - has many of our medical weight loss patients at New Jersey Bariatric Center® asking […]
The gastric sleeve, also known as the vertical sleeve gastrectomy (VSG), is one of the most popular weight loss procedures in New Jersey, and the most performed weight loss surgery here at New Jersey Bariatric Center®. At New Jersey Bariatric Center® we get a lot of questions about gastric sleeve surgery, also known as the […]
A significant health benefit of gastric sleeve and gastric bypass surgery is the control of and in some cases resolution of many severe weight-related medical conditions such as diabetes, hypertension and sleep apnea. Knowing the significant health impact these procedures can have on individuals living with obesity, the surgeons at NJBC set out to demonstrate […]
Considering Gastric Bypass Surgery for Weight Loss in New Jersey, Here Are Three Important Facts to Know How does the gastric bypass help you lose weight? What are the health benefits? How long is the recovery? These three questions are always top of mind for our gastric bypass patients. If you’re considering gastric bypass surgery […]
During the Summertime I really enjoy grilling for my family. I like to include lean protein such as chicken and steak along with nutrient dense veggies with our meals. Recently I grilled some pre-marinated chicken that we found at Whole Foods, flank steak, bell peppers and onions plus some jalapeno to kick things up a […]
A Panniculectomy Is a Surgical Procedure to Remove the Excess Skin From Your Lower Belly After Bariatric Surgery if Excess Abdominal Skin Affects Your Day-to-Day Activities and Well-Being After a significant weight loss with bariatric surgery, some patients may have loose skin – specifically around the lower part of the belly. This is not uncommon. […]
Address Weight Gain and Find Support with Bariatric Revision Surgery - Gastric Sleeve to Bypass or Gastric Bypass Revision - at the New Jersey Bariatric Center® If you’ve experienced weight gain in the years after your bariatric surgery, whether gastric bypass or gastric sleeve, feelings of shame and embarrassment often come with the weight. If […]
Gastric Sleeve and Gastric Bypass - Bariatric Revision Surgery Options In the past six months, I’ve increasingly had patients here in New Jersey ask me about gastric sleeve and gastric bypass bariatric revision surgery. First, I tell patients is that obesity is a disease that bariatric surgery doesn’t cure. Surgery, both gastric sleeve and gastric […]
As more vaccination appointments become available, patients have been asking what to do if their vaccine appointment is near their weight loss surgery or general surgery date. If you have a COVID-19 vaccine appointment, whether first or second dose, near your surgery date we recommend it be 7 days before or 7 days after your […]
With such a busy schedule, sometimes take-out is the easiest option when it comes to dinner. I always try to stay on the healthier side which is why I sometimes like to order from Mamoun’s Falafel in Hoboken. RELATED: Tips for Ordering Healthier Takeout Falafel is a vegetarian patty made from chickpeas and fava beans. […]