Still Suffering from Acid Reflux while on Medication for GERD Treatment? GERD Surgery May Be An Option for a More Permanent Acid Reflux Solution. Tomato sauce, coffee and onions. If you’re wondering what these foods have in common, you probably don’t regularly suffer from heartburn or acid reflux or GERD. If you do have acid […]
Key Takeaways Wegovy® vs. Ozempic®? As a weight loss doctor at the New Jersey Bariatric Center® a common question from patients is which medication offers the most weight loss. While both medications are manufactured by Novo Nordisk®, have semaglutide as the key active ingredient and can contribute to weight reduction, Ozempic® is only FDA-approved for […]
Hiatal Hernia Surgery Repair Is the Only Long-Term Treatment for the Condition A hiatal hernia is a common digestive condition that affects many people in New Jersey, often requiring specialized treatment. A hiatal hernia occurs when the stomach muscle bulges up through the opening (hiatus) in the diaphragm muscle, leading to a rupture (hernia) into […]
For people in NJ taking Wegovy® and Zepbound® , FDA-approved prescription weight loss medications, they can be effective tools on your weight loss journey. But what happens when you stop taking them? It’s a common question our patients at the New Jersey Bariatric Center® have about regaining the weight they’ve lost. In this blog we'll […]
Why Out-Exercising Unhealthy Eating Habits Even With Weight Loss Medications and Bariatric Surgery Is Hard Every year my wife and I challenge ourselves to run a 5 mile race. We train, we run and we look forward to how much we can eat for our celebratory dinner after crossing the finish line. I decided to […]
Heart attack is the leading cause of death in the US, and obesity is one of the main risk factors. A study by the Cleveland Clinic analyzed the data of almost 300,000 patients with obesity and the results showed lower rates of mortality and complications1 among patients who suffered a heart attack with a history […]
Having a support system for bariatric surgery can help you stay on track, keep you motivated and celebrate milestones with you along the way. At New Jersey Bariatric Center® we encourage our patients to establish a circle of support early in the process because the months and weeks prior to your bariatric surgery are a […]
Butternut squash soup is my favorite soup in the winter. My family and I like putting 3 spins on the traditional recipe - Apple, Gorgonzola and Almond style; Thai style and; Southwestern style. For each recipe I always use fresh vegetables, herbs and spices from an English farm behind our house. Sometimes I pair […]
If you’ve attended a webinar, seminar, talked to a surgeon or have done your own research on weight loss surgery, you’ve probably heard the term co-morbid condition. But what does it mean? A co-morbid condition is an obesity-related condition. It occurs when more than one disease exists along with one or more other diseases in […]
Weight Loss from Bariatric Surgery Can Contribute to Improvement in Sleep Apnea Sleep – It’s what we all crave after a long day at work, look forward to a little extra on the weekends and something we all don’t get enough of. A good night’s rest is important to staying awake and energized throughout the […]
