You joined a gym! That’s great news. For Gastric Bypass, Gastric Sleeve and LAP-BAND patients, joining a gym gives you an added edge. Studies have found that weight loss surgery patients who regularly exercise lose more weight than those who exercise infrequently. So now that you’ve gotten over the hurdle of joining a gym, keep […]
New Jersey Bariatric Center’s LAP-BAND, Gastric Bypass and Gastric Sleeve patients who lost a combined total of almost 2,700 pounds gather together to share their weight loss achievements and look forward to a New Year with newfound health, energy and confidence
Cake after weight loss surgery? Impossible! Or is it? Just because you've had weight loss surgery, doesn’t mean you have to deprive yourself of some of your favorite holiday treats. Baking them yourself is a good way to control the ingredients and the calories. The goal is to replace fat- and calorie-laden ingredients with lower-fat […]
Chewable, liquid, gummies and all those brands! Are all vitamins created equal? Weight Loss surgery patients (Gastric Bypass, Gastric Sleeve and LAP-BAND) often ask which vitamin supplements are best. The answer may very well depend on your own personal tastes and how many pills you want to take. For most people, taking a traditional multi-vitamin […]
NIH study confirms what New Jersey Bariatric Center surgeons see every day – patients successfully maintain weight loss with Gastric Bypass and LAP-BAND procedures.
The New Jersey Bariatric Center Weight Loss team combines their medical expertise with a new program featuring OPTIFAST meal replacements and FDA-approved appetite suppressants (Qsymia) to help individuals meet their weight loss goals.
You’ve had weight loss surgery. You’re losing weight at a good steady pace and feeling great about yourself! Then one morning, you notice more hair than normal in the drain after your shower. What’s going on, you wonder. And more important, how can I stop it? Then the horrifying thought enters your mind: What if […]
Gastric Bypass, Gastric Sleeve, LAP-BAND patients will join surgeons and staff to raise funds for the ASMBS Foundation and the Obesity Action Coalition.
We’ve all heard the old adage that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. And it's just as important after you've had weight loss surgery as it is before you had your Gastric Bypass, Gastric Sleeve or LAP-BAND procedure. Breakfast recharges your brain and body, giving you energy to start your day. Studies […]
One of the biggest challenges for patients who've had weight loss surgery (Gastric Bypass, Gastric Sleeve and LAP-BAND) is getting enough protein without getting too many calories. While there are many good brands of protein bars and shakes out there, some patients have a hard time finding protein supplement that they enjoy. If this sounds […]
Recognition will open doors for obese patients to get treatments they need, says expert in gastric bypass, gastric sleeve and gastric band (LAP-BAND) procedures.
Meetings provide healthy lifestyle and weight loss guidance and tips to Gastric Bypass, Gastric Sleeve and LAP-BAND patients.