The FDA-Approved Oral GLP-1 Wegovy® Weight Loss Pill is Now Available in New Jersey The Wegovy® Pill for weight loss is now available throughout New Jersey after receiving FDA approval on December 22, 2025. For patients who have avoided weight loss injections due to needle-anxiety or those managing weekly injections this once-daily GLP-1 pill offers […]
Office to Serve Bariatric Surgery and Medical Weight Loss Patients in Somerset, Morris, Hunterdon and Middlesex County SPRINGFIELD, NJ, February 3, 2026 - New Jersey Bariatric Center® (NJBC), a New Jersey leader in medical and surgical weight loss, announces a new office location in Central New Jersey starting March 2, 2026 to serve its growing […]
'Tis the season for delicious, healthy holiday dishes. Check out our medical team's favorite holiday recipes below. Dr. Goyal - Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta Roasted brussels sprouts with pancetta is one of my favorite side dishes around the holidays. It’s full of fiber, antioxidants and vitamin K, plus even my kids will eat it! […]
When we learned that tennis legend Serena Williams revealed she lost 31 pounds using GLP-1 weight loss medication, Zepbound®, we immediately thought of the countless mothers in our practice who've shared the same story - doing everything 'perfectly' but still unable to lose postpartum weight. Williams specifically cited her struggles after completing breastfeeding her daughters […]
Help! My Hair Is Falling Out! What You Need To Know About Hair Loss After Bariatric Surgery. You had bariatric surgery. Your weight loss is at a steady pace and you feeling great! Then one morning, you notice more hair than normal in the drain after your shower. What’s going on, you wonder. And more […]
Excess or Loose Skin After Gastric Sleeve or Gastric Bypass Surgery A Concern For Many Weight Loss Surgery Patients in NJ Having loose or excess skin after weight loss surgery, whether Gastric Sleeve or Gastric Bypass, is a […]
FDA Declares End to Semaglutide and Tirzepatide Shortage, Restricting Compounding Production of the GLP-1s for NJ Residents Using These Medications for Weight Loss May marks a significant transition for many people on weight loss medications across New Jersey. As the FDA's April 22nd deadline for many compounding pharmacies has passed and the May 22nd deadline […]
Weight Loss is Hard Because Obesity Is a Disease Caused By Several Factors That Fight Against Our Body to Lose Weight When most of our patients here in NJ come through our doors, they’ve tried countless diet and exercise programs but still have not been able to achieve weight loss or keep it off. They […]
Studies Show Gastric Sleeve and Gastric Bypass Surgery Can Be Effective Treatments for Type 2 Diabetes Bariatric surgery – gastric sleeve and gastric bypass - can be one of the most effective treatments for Type 2 diabetes. These bariatric surgeries can lower a patient’s blood sugar and improve health problems related to Type 2 diabetes. […]
If you are struggling with weight loss despite your best efforts, you're not alone. Many New Jersey residents find that diet and exercise aren't always enough to achieve their weight loss goals. If you do not qualify for bariatric surgery or just are not ready to take that step, medical weight loss is an option. […]
Ozempic Face "Ozempic face" has become a popular term in New Jersey and beyond as more people use medications like Ozempic® and Wegovy® for weight management. It describes facial changes some patients experience during rapid weight loss from weight loss medications. The popular term now associated with weight loss can be misleading, as Ozempic® is […]
Information, Criteria and Questions to Ask to Select the Bariatric Surgeon in NJ Who Best Meets Your Needs and Is In Sync with Your Weight Loss Goals Starting your bariatric surgery journey in New Jersey can be overwhelming. Questioning “how to find the right bariatric surgeon in NJ for me?” is common. As is how […]
