Whether you've had weight loss surgery - Gastric Bypass, Gastric Sleeve or LAP-BAND® - or you're just looking to stick to your diet this Halloween, you don't have to be scared by the thought of easy access to barrels of candy. You can still celebrate Halloween and stick to your eating plan. Just try these […]

New Jersey Bariatric Center® patient Deborah is a weight loss surgery success story. She speaks regularly at our bariatric surgery seminars, telling people about her weight loss journey. One recent morning, I sat in on one of these seminars in our office and listened as she asked attendees to raise their hands if they or […]

From the beach to the ballpark and everywhere in between, medical weight loss and weight loss surgery patients (LAP-BAND®, Gastric Bypass and Gastric Sleeve) can still make healthy choices when navigating these classic summer-fun scenarios!

A look at why your tastes change after gastric bypass, gastric sleeve and LAP-BAND® and what weight loss surgery patients can do about it.

If you’re looking to start the Paleo diet after Gastric Band, Gastric Sleeve and Gastric Bypass surgeries, be prepared to make some moderations to ensure you are getting enough protein and other essential nutrients.

Considering weight loss surgery? Whether you're about to have gastric sleeve, gastric bypass or gastric band or balloon, take time to learn the skills that will help you be a bariatric success story.

Low-carb diets are practically everywhere these days from grocery store shelves to magazine covers. Many restaurants even have entire sections of their menus devoted to this way of eating. For people who have had or are considering weight loss surgeries like LAP-BAND, Gastric Sleeve or Gastric Bypass, high-protein/low-carb becomes a way of life. To prevent […]