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Weight Loss Surgery Made My Skydiving Dream A Reality

August 17, 2017

In life, there are many adventures we would love to experience and goals we would like to achieve that we never think are possible....

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Eat This, Not That: Fast Food Edition

August 8, 2017

Have you ever found yourself in any of these predicaments? You didn’t get much sleep last night and need a “pick me up.” You...

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Can You Eat Fruit After Bariatric Surgery?

August 2, 2017

These days you don’t have to wait for summer to find lots of great fruit in your grocery store. But during summer, you find...

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July 2017 Support Group Recap: Getting Your Mind Into Gear

July 21, 2017

You know the saying "old habits die hard"? Isn't this the truth? It's especially true after weight loss surgery. Behavioral changes to prepare for...

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What's The Recovery Time After Bariatric Surgery?

July 12, 2017

Want to know how much time it takes to recover after gastric bypass, gastric sleeve or LAP-BAND surgery? Watch bariatric surgeon Dr. Glenn Forrester...

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Healthy or Not? Raisin Bran Crunch Cereal

June 23, 2017

When it comes to breakfast choices, a lot of us opt for a cold cereal because it’s quick and easy to eat in the...

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New nutrition facts are here and they are an RD's dream!

June 13, 2017

While at a vitamin store the other day, a new protein bar caught my eye. All my weight loss surgery patients know I am...

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June 20, 2017 | 6:30 pm

June 13, 2017

Weight Loss Support Group Springfield Office Support Group: 193 Morris Ave., Springfield Looking for post-surgery tips and advice in a relaxed, private setting? Our support group...

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What Foods Should I Avoid After Weight Loss Surgery?

June 9, 2017

New Jersey Bariatric Center Registered Dietitian Meagan Butler answers the frequently asked question: What foods should I avoid after weight loss surgery?

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Maintaining Weight Loss Surgery Success with Mindfulness

May 23, 2017

We’ve all seen how effective weight loss surgery is at helping your body shed weight. Unfortunately, sometimes it’s our minds that get in the...

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Bariatric Surgery FAQ: Will I Lose My Hair After Weight Loss Surgery?

May 5, 2017

New Jersey Bariatric Center surgeon Dr. Angela Glasnapp answers the frequently asked question "Will I lose my hair after weight loss surgery?"

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Constipation After Weight Loss Surgery: Don’t Suffer in Silence

May 5, 2017

Poop. Everybody does it, but what happens when your body sometimes doesn’t? Constipation is something that everyone has gone through at some time in...

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Meal Prepping for a Happier and Healthier You!

May 3, 2017

Last month we were fortunate to have Registered Dietitian Ann Espinoza of Season Your Health as a speaker at our April support group. In...

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Healthy or Not? Dunkin' Iced Coffee Bottled Beverage

April 26, 2017

Dunkin' Donuts recently launched a new bottled beverage Dunkin' Iced Coffee, and we've been seeing it pop up everywhere - convenience stores, pizzerias, supermarkets....

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April 18, 2017 | 6:30 pm

April 12, 2017

Somerville Office Support Group for Bypass, Sleeve and LAP-BAND: 110 Rehill Avenue

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The Antidote to the Fear of Weight Regain

April 7, 2017

Guest blogger Jodi Green was a special guest speaker at our March Support Group. You can read her blog at www.ajourneytochange.com. Most people who have...

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Nutrition Fact Check: Brunch Makeover

April 4, 2017

Who doesn't love brunch? Just the word alone reminds me of get-togethers with a full house of family and friends. Hosting a brunch is...

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Healthy or not? "Probiotic Trail Mix" is not worth the sugar

March 8, 2017

You're out running errands for the day and as the clock approaches noon, you're starting to get hungry. As you head to the checkout...

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Relationship Challenges After Weight Loss Surgery

February 27, 2017

The decision to tell others about surgery is one that most patients grapple with. Whether to tell or not to tell, who to tell...

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February 2017 Weight Loss Surgery Support Group

February 9, 2017

Somerville Office Support Group for Bypass, Sleeve and LAP-BAND: 110 Rehill Avenue

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New Jersey Bariatric Center Performs First Obalon Gastric Balloon Procedure for Weight Loss in NJ

January 30, 2017

SPRINGFIELD, N.J., Jan. 30, 2017 - New Jersey Bariatric Center became the first practice in New Jersey to perform the new Obalon swallowable gastric...

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How to Set SMART Goals for Weight Loss

January 20, 2017

Support Group is back for 2017 and with an appropriate topic to kick off the New Year - making your goals SMART. How many...

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Nutrition Fact Check: 7-Layer Dip Recipe Makeover

December 6, 2016

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...

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The December Dilemma: So Many Celebrations, So Little Time

November 17, 2016

Thanksgiving and December will be here before you know it so it was fitting that our November support group was all about how to...

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Bariatric Surgery: Not the Easy Way Out

November 4, 2016

As a bariatric dietitian, every week I counsel dozens of patients who turn to weight loss surgery to help them lose weight and get...

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November 2016 Weight Loss Surgery Support Group

November 3, 2016

Somerville Office Support Group for Bypass, Sleeve and LAP-BAND: 110 Rehill Avenue

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Weight loss conversations... with yourself

October 21, 2016

October’s Springfield Support Group had a great showing of over 20 people from various stages of their weight loss journey – ranging from those...

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Overlook General and Bariatric Surgery Departments Rated Among Top Nationally

October 20, 2016

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...

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Jan. 24, 2017 | 6:30 pm

September 6, 2016

Somerville Office Support Group for Bypass, Sleeve and LAP-BAND: 110 Rehill Avenue

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Overindulged? 10 ways to get back on track

May 31, 2016

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...

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Eating Out After Weight Loss Surgery

May 12, 2016

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...

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Detox Diets: Do they work?

March 28, 2016

Detoxes are everywhere these days. There are juices, powders, teas, even concoctions of spices and maple syrup. The one thing almost all have in...

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5 Healthy Ways to Show Your Valentine You Love Them

February 9, 2016

Another Valentine’s Day is upon us, and many of us will bestow thoughtful, heartfelt and (often) high-calorie gifts on loved ones to show much...

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Is Bariatric Surgery Right for You?

January 28, 2016

Ever wonder if weight loss surgery is right for you? Baratric surgery could help you achieve the sustained weight loss you are looking for.

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Choosing the Right Bariatric Surgery for You

January 28, 2016

Dr. Ajay Goyal explains what you should consider when deciding between gastric bypass and gastric band − LAP-BAND® or REALIZE® band − surgeries.

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Maintaining Weight Loss after Bariatric Surgery

January 28, 2016

Dr. Angela Jack Glasnapp of New Jersey Bariatric Center offers tips for making sure the weight stays off after bariatric surgery.

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New Jersey Bariatric Center^® Weight Loss Surgery Patients Celebrate Their Weight Loss Success on the Red Carpet

January 14, 2016

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...

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New Year, New Commitment to Guidelines for New Jersey Bariatric Center's Gastric Bypass, Gastric Sleeve and LAP-BAND Patients

December 28, 2015

After the ball drops this New Year’s Eve, shouts of “HAPPY NEW YEAR!” often turn to whispers of New Year’s resolutions. Weight loss continues...

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Thanks But No Thanks - Dealing with Food Pushers and the Food Police

November 25, 2015

There are few events in our lives that don’t involve eating and food. Holidays, work functions, girl’s night out, poker night, book club, the...

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Weight Loss Surgery Guide to Surviving the Holiday Season

November 23, 2015

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...

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Halloween Weight Loss Hacks

October 26, 2015

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...

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Bariatric Surgery and Diabetes

September 8, 2015

New Jersey Bariatric Center® patient Deborah is a weight loss surgery success story. She speaks regularly at our bariatric surgery seminars, telling people about...

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Newly Approved Weight Loss Balloon Expands Options for Obese Patients but Weight Loss Surgery Experts Advise Patients to Research Options Before Deciding

July 31, 2015

New Jersey Bariatric Center® surgeons say patients should compare ReShape™ Integrated Dual Balloon System to gastric bypass, gastric sleeve or gastric band (LAP-BAND®) procedures...

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Avoid Summer Dieting Pitfalls With These Weight Loss Surgery-Approved Tips

July 2, 2015

From the beach to the ballpark and everywhere in between, medical weight loss and weight loss surgery patients (LAP-BAND®, Gastric Bypass and Gastric Sleeve)...

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Bariatric Surgery, Taste Changes and Food Sensitivities

June 10, 2015

A look at why your tastes change after gastric bypass, gastric sleeve and LAP-BAND® and what weight loss surgery patients can do about it. Is...

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Move It To Lose It: Exercising after Gastric Bypass, Gastric Sleeve or LAP-BAND^® surgery

May 11, 2015

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...

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Going Caveman: A Paleo Diet Primer for Weight Loss Surgery Patients

April 17, 2015

If you’re looking to start the Paleo diet after Gastric Band, Gastric Sleeve and Gastric Bypass surgeries, be prepared to make some moderations to...

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31 Days to A Healthier You: For Weight Loss Surgery Patients

March 2, 2015

Considering Weight Loss Surgery? Whether you're about to have gastric sleeve, gastric bypass or LAP-BAND® surgery, take time to learn the skills that will...

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Z100 Radio’s Elvis Duran Joins Growing List Of Celebs Choosing to Have Weight Loss Surgery

January 6, 2015

Springfield, New Jersey – Z100 radio personality Elvis Duran joined the growing list of celebrities who’ve had weight loss surgery and New Jersey Bariatric...

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Bariatric Surgery Patients Mark another New Year of Weight Loss Surgery Successes

January 5, 2015

New Jersey Bariatric Center LAP-BAND, Gastric Bypass and Gastric Sleeve patients-- who lost a combined total of 3,300 pounds -- celebrate at party honoring...

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Gastric Bypass, Gastric Sleeve, LAP-BAND® and REALIZE® Band Surgeries Increase Fertility in Morbidly Obese Women

October 13, 2014

One of the first questions many of my female patients ask me when contemplating gastric bypass, gastric sleeve or LAP-BAND® surgery is how the...

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New Jersey Bariatric Center® Affiliates with Carepoint Health Christ Hospital in Jersey City to Expand Hudson County’s Gastric Bypass, Gastric Sleeve and LAP-BAND Options

September 8, 2014

New Jersey Bariatric Center, a medical and surgical weight loss center, forms this new partnership to give Hudson County patients a place closer to...

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Hit a Weight Loss Wall? Fight Back When the Scale Won’t Budge

April 30, 2014

You’ve been working out and following a healthy eating plan, but now the scale won’t budge. What happened? You might have hit a weight...

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Recovery Time after Weight Loss Surgery

March 28, 2014

“Doc, what is the recovery time after bariatric surgery?” Sounds like a simple question, but recovery time often has different meanings to different people....

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Obesity Experts Say New Nutrition Labels Will Help Medical and Surgical Weight Loss Patients Make Healthier Food Choices

February 27, 2014

New Jersey Bariatric Center Doctors and Dietitians Applaud The Changes But Say Education Is Key To Helping Obese Patients Who Have Had Gastric Bypass,...

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Tackle Super Bowl Game Day the Weight Loss Surgery Way

January 30, 2014

Did you know the Super Bowl is the second highest day of food consumption in the United States after Thanksgiving? Or that the average...

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Overcome Your Fear of the Gym (for Gastric Bypass, Gastric Sleeve and LAP-BAND patients)

January 10, 2014

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...

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Bariatric Surgery Patients Celebrate their 2013 Weight Loss Success on the Red Carpet

December 27, 2013

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...

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Give your cakes a Weight Loss Surgery Approved Makeover

December 13, 2013

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...

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The ABCs of A, B and Zinc: All Vitamins are Not Created Equal after Weight Loss Surgery

November 13, 2013

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...

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New Jersey Bariatric Center surgeons see similar success among their patients as National Institute of Health weight loss surgery study

November 8, 2013

NIH study confirms what New Jersey Bariatric Center surgeons see every day – patients successfully maintain weight loss with Gastric Bypass and LAP-BAND procedures.

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New Jersey Bariatric Center^® Launches Medically Supervised Weight Loss Program at its Hoboken, NJ, Office

October 28, 2013

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...

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Help! My Hair Is Falling Out! What You Need To Know About Hair Loss After Weight Loss Surgery

September 13, 2013

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...

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New Jersey Bariatric Center^® Team Joins the Fight Against Obesity

September 6, 2013

Gastric Bypass, Gastric Sleeve, LAP-BAND patients will join surgeons and staff to raise funds for the ASMBS Foundation and the Obesity Action Coalition.

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New Jersey Bariatric Center Surgeon Dr. Glenn Forrester Appointed Director of Bariatric Surgery at Somerset Medical Center

August 23, 2013

With advanced training in Gastric Bypass, Gastric Sleeve and Gastric Band (LAP-BAND) procedures, Forrester to build on on Somerset’s strong foundation to bring more...

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Weight Loss Surgery and Breakfast: Why Eating this Meal is a Recipe for Success

August 21, 2013

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...

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Recipes to Punch up Your Protein!

July 16, 2013

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...

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New Jersey Bariatric Center^® Issues Statement on the Classification of Obesity as a Disease by the American Medical Association

June 20, 2013

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.

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Maintaining Long-term Weight Loss after Gastric Bypass, LAP-BAND or Gastric Sleeve

June 16, 2013

Weight loss immediately after Gastric Bypass, Gastric Sleeve, Gastric Band (LAP-BAND® or Realize® Band) surgery is rewarding. Your body is adjusting to the changes...

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New Jersey Bariatric Center^® Support Group Hosts “Recipe Makeovers with Chef Julie Harrington”

May 29, 2013

Meetings provide healthy lifestyle and weight loss guidance and tips to Gastric Bypass, Gastric Sleeve and LAP-BAND patients.

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Seven Tips to find the Right Weight Loss Surgery Doctor for You

May 16, 2013

When you decide to have weight loss surgery – whether it’s Gastric Bypass, Gastric Band (LAP-BAND® or REALIZE®) or Gastric Sleeve – you will...

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Star-Ledger interviews Dr. Angela Glasnapp about Gov. Christie's LAP-BAND surgery

May 8, 2013

Surgeons at the New Jersey Bariatric Center perform ground-breaking LAP-BAND® and REALIZE® Band surgery. Fewer incisions result In less scaring and faster recovery.

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Dr. Ajay Goyal on CNN's The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer

May 7, 2013

New Jersey Bariatric Center Founding Surgeon Dr. Ajay Goyal featured on CNN's The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer.

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Family, Friends, Food and Support for the Weight Loss Surgery Patient

May 2, 2013

Five tips to help your family member succeed with their bariatric surgery weight loss goals Whether it’s an extravagant wedding reception, a Fourth of July...

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Determining When to Adjust Your REALIZE^® or LAP-BAND^®

April 16, 2013

For patients who have just had Gastric Band surgery (LAP-BAND® or REALIZE® band), one of the first questions they want to know is how...

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Shrink Your Waist, Not Your Wallet: High Protein, Low-Carb Weight Loss Surgery Eating On a Budget

March 16, 2013

Low-carb diets are practically everywhere these days from grocery store shelves to magazine covers. Many restaurants even have entire sections of their menus devoted...

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How to Have a Healthier Halloween

January 16, 2013

Scared by Halloween candy? Do not fear! You can still celebrate Halloween and stick to your eating plan. Just follow these tips. It’s that time...

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New Jersey Bariatric Center^® expert in Gastric Bypass, Gastric Sleeve and LAP-BAND procedures discusses 2013 trends in weight loss surgery

December 24, 2012

SPRINGFIELD, NJ — New Jersey Bariatric Center® general and bariatric surgeon Angela Jack Glasnapp, MD, FACS, an expert in Gastric Bypass, Gastric Sleeve and...

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New Jersey Bariatric Center^® Teams Up With Westfield Y to Offer Bariatric Exercise Program

December 3, 2012

New Special Introductory Program Includes Exercise Class Created Just for Gastric Bypass, Gastric Sleeve, LAP-BAND and REALIZE band Patients.

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Weight Loss Surgery vs. Weight Loss Drugs: Which Is Right for You?

July 31, 2012

With two new weight loss drugs just approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the first time in 13 years, hopeful patients have...

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New Jersey Bariatric Center^® Unveils New Office Designed with Needs of Gastric Bypass, LAP-BAND® and Gastric Sleeve Patients in Mind

December 28, 2011

7000-square-foot Springfield office provides dignified care for patients suffering from morbid obesity.

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New Jersey Bariatric Center^® Patients Take the “Walk of Success”

December 6, 2011

LAP-BAND, Gastric Bypass, Gastric Sleeve patients who lost a combined total of almost 3,000 pounds gather together to celebrate their weight loss achievements.

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New Jersey Bariatric Center Surgeons Perform the First Robotic Gastric Bypass Surgery in New Jersey

September 19, 2011

New Jersey Bariatric Center surgeons Dr. Ajay Goyal and Dr. Glenn Forrester became the first practice in New Jersey to offer robotic-assisted bariatric surgery,...

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New Jersey Bariatric Center Now Offers Lap-Band® Surgery To Patients With A BMI Of 30 And Above Battling Obesity-Related Co-Morbid Conditions

March 1, 2011

FDA Approval of the LAP-BAND® Use for Lower BMI Gives People Struggling to Lose Weight Another Option to Combat Serious Health Issues.

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NJ Weight Loss Surgeon Performs Sleeve Gastrectomy For Morbid Obesity

June 1, 2010

New Jersey Bariatric Center surgeon Ajay Goyal, MD, FACS, now performs Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy, along with wide range of bariatric procedures including gastric bypass,...

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New Jersey's First Single Incision Lap-Band® And Realize® Band Surgeries Performed By Weight Loss Surgeons

April 5, 2009

Surgeons at the New Jersey Bariatric Center perform ground-breaking LAP-BAND® and REALIZE® Band surgery. Fewer incisions result In less scaring and faster recovery.

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