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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Office to Serve Gastric Sleeve and Gastric Bypass Patients in Passaic 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. Located in Totowa, NJ, this is NJBC’s […]
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 […]
At New Jersey Bariatric Center, we understand how hectic weeknights can be between the evening commute, after school activities, and having a healthy dinner. When you’re running low on time and need a quick meal for the whole family, stopping at a fast casual restaurant can be the most convenient option. Here are some healthier […]
As the lazy days of summer wind down, the back-to-school shuffle starts. Homework, fall sports and extracurricular activities are enough to interrupt even the best healthy meal intentions. At New Jersey Bariatric Center we understand the challenges of eating on-the-go, so we’ve put together part one of a 3 part series on effective ways to […]
I’m an avid Trader Joe’s shopper and have recently stumbled across their “heat and serve” lemon pepper grilled chicken. I especially like it in the summertime when it’s too hot to stand in front of the grill. This chicken is pre-packaged with two chicken breasts in it, all you need to do is heat and […]