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April 12, 2025
Bariatric Surgery - A Treatment for Type 2 Diabetes

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.  […]

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March 29, 2025
Finding the Right Medical Weight Loss Doctor in NJ

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. […]

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February 4, 2025
Ozempic Face From Weight Loss? Causes, Prevention & Treatment

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 […]

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November 8, 2024
How to Choose The Bariatric Surgeon in New Jersey Who's Right For You

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 […]

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December 26, 2023
Bariatric Surgery, Weight Loss Medications & You: Understanding Your Options

Both bariatric surgery - gastric sleeve and gastric bypass - and prescription weight loss medications are tools to help you reach a healthy weight; but they work differently and lead to varying amounts of weight loss. Here’s what you need to know about both options and how you can maximize your weight loss. Understand How […]

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December 21, 2023
Weight Loss Surgery or Weight Loss Medication - Where Do I Start?

Both Weight Loss Surgery - Gastric Sleeve and Gastric Bypass - and Weight Loss Medications are Tools to Help You Reach a Healthy Weight Trying to decide between weight loss surgery or weight loss medications? Both bariatric surgery - gastric sleeve and gastric bypass - and prescription weight loss medications are tools to help you […]

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November 8, 2023
Zepbound™ Weight Loss Injection Approved by the FDA

Studies Show Eli Lilly's Zepbound™ Weight Loss Injection Can Decrease Total Body Weight by More Than 20% November 8th, 2023 - Today the FDA approved Zepbound™, Eli Lilly’s prescription weight loss injection, giving people looking to achieve their weight loss goals in NJ another weight loss medication option. Zepbound™ is a weekly, self-administered injection used […]

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September 18, 2023
PCOS Weight Gain? How Losing Weight Can Treat the Symptoms of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

September is polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) awareness month and according to Cleveland Clinic between 40%-80% of people with PCOS live with obesity. Achieving weight loss with PCOS can be particularly challenging for many in New Jersey. For women who suffer from PCOS and obesity simultaneously, research shows that weight loss can help to reduce or […]

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November 30, 2022
New Jersey Bariatric Center® Opens New Location in Totowa, NJ

Office to Serve Gastric Sleeve, Gastric Bypass and Medical Weight Loss Patients in Passaic, Morris, Essex and Bergen County SPRINGFIELD, N.J., November 30, 2022 – New Jersey Bariatric Center® (NJBC), an industry leader in medical and surgical weight loss, is announcing a new office location in northeastern New Jersey to serve its growing patient base. […]

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November 3, 2022
Exercise after Gastric Bypass, Gastric Sleeve or LAP-BAND® surgery

What is the best exercise for weight loss?  The short answer is “anything you’ll stick with long-term!” But when it comes to weight loss surgery (Gastric Bypass, Gastric Sleeve and LAP-BAND®), this often isn’t as simple as it sounds.  Excess body weight, loose skin, a smaller stomach and pre-existing joint or spine conditions are just […]

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September 22, 2022
Healthy Habits for the Busy Back to School Season Part 3: Meal Prep

The registered dietitian team at New Jersey Bariatric Center are big on planning ahead, especially when it comes to hectic schedules that can mess with even the healthiest of food intentions. Here are some great make-ahead, meal prep options that can be quickly reheated when you walk in the door from work, school, activities or […]

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September 15, 2022
What am I eating? Taylor Farms Ginger Garlic Meal Kit

Now that the kids are back in school, our schedules seem to be jam-packed with activities. I’m always looking for an easy way to add more veggies to my family’s diet and I was so excited when I came across these Taylor Farm’s meal kits.  There are 5 different flavor options of these meal kits  […]

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