Seven-layer dip is one of those impressive-looking, easy-to-prepare appetizers that shows up throughout the year. Whether you’re at a holiday meal, a summer BBQ or watching a game with friends, this dip is always a hit. And it must be good for you too since all of the ingredients are pretty healthy, right? This is […]
Thanksgiving and December will be here before you know it so it was fitting that our November support group was all about how to navigate the holidays. Some of those who attended the support group this month have already been through several holiday seasons after having bariatric surgery while others are approaching their first. It […]
As a bariatric dietitian, every week I counsel dozens of patients who turn to weight loss surgery to help them lose weight and get healthier. Rarely does a week go by when I don’t talk with at least one patient who shares a common story with me. Someone in their life – it could be a […]
October’s Springfield Support Group had a great showing of over 20 people from various stages of their weight loss journey – ranging from those who had surgery years ago to those who were pre-op and every stage in between! It seems like everyone benefited from attending, regardless of where they are in their journey. This […]
Overlook Medical Center’s bariatric and general surgery departments were rated among the top in the nation by the consumer healthcare rankings group, Healthgrades, said New Jersey Bariatric Center founder and director Ajay Goyal, MD, FACS, who is also Director of Bariatric Surgery and Associate Director of Minimally Invasive Surgery at Overlook Medical Center. Overlook was […]
Partied a little too much last weekend? It happens to everyone. What not to do is let it set you on a self-sabotaging behavior path of more bad behavior. What to do? Follow our dietitian approved steps to getting back on track, with a bonus 3-day menu plan!
Whether you're ordering in Chinese, going out to a big chain restaurant or grabbing a quick bite at gas station convenience store, ordering after weight loss surgery doesn't have to be challenging if you know what to look for.
Detoxes are everywhere these days. There are juices, powders, teas, even concoctions of spices and maple syrup. The one thing almost all have in common is the claim that they rid your body of toxins, build-up and other poisons. Many promise increased energy, improved mental clarity, better bathroom visits and, of course, weight loss. Who […]
Dr. Ajay Goyal explains what you should consider when deciding between gastric bypass and gastric band − LAP-BAND® or REALIZE® band − surgeries.
New Jersey Bariatric Center®’s annual Sweet Success Gala marks the weight loss achievements of Gastric Sleeve, Gastric Bypass and LAP-BAND patients who lost a combined total of 9,000 pounds.
From overflowing turkey buffets with all the sides to plate-loads of Christmas cookies at the office to New Year's eve bubbly with friends, the period from Thanksgiving to New Year’s is one of the hardest to get through without putting on a few extra pounds. If you are trying to lose weight, the holiday season […]
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 […]
