A Panniculectomy Is a Surgical Procedure to Remove the Excess Skin From Your Lower Belly After Bariatric Surgery if Excess Abdominal Skin Affects Your Day-to-Day Activities and Well-Being After a significant weight loss with bariatric surgery, some patients may have loose skin – specifically around the lower part of the belly. This is not uncommon. […]
Now that the state of New Jersey legalized the use of recreational marijuana for adults, several patients have asked how using marijuana can affect their weight loss surgery journey. To start, the use of marijuana should be discussed with your surgeon. Smoking, whether it’s cigarettes or marijuana, is a health risk that can lead to […]
The moment you started the process for bariatric surgery was the moment you made a commitment not only to yourself but to a healthier lifestyle. Now that you’ve reached your goal weight, the objective is to maintain that commitment. To maintain weight loss and the goals you set for yourself means staying committed to the […]
Address Weight Gain and Find Support with Bariatric Revision Surgery - Gastric Sleeve to Bypass or Gastric Bypass Revision - at the New Jersey Bariatric Center® If you’ve experienced weight gain in the years after your bariatric surgery, whether gastric bypass or gastric sleeve, feelings of shame and embarrassment often come with the weight. If […]
Patients often ask if plant-based diets are a safe and healthy option after bariatric surgery. This can be a challenging question as there isn’t a one size fits all answer. Plant-based diets often eliminate all or some animal products and may increase the consumption of carbohydrates and decrease protein intake. After bariatric surgery, protein is […]
If you’ve overindulged this holiday season and are looking for a fresh start this New Year, you’re not alone. With lots of holiday gatherings, it’s hard not to veer off track a little bit. Rather than searching for a quick fix, cleanse or product, let’s look at some steps to take if you’re trying to […]
.Bariatric surgery -Â gastric bypass and gastric sleeve - offer numerous health benefits for women living with obesity. Achieving better fertility and delivering a healthy baby is one such outcome. Many expectant mothers who have also had a bariatric procedure may feel excited and uncertain about their experience, particularly about weight gain and how to […]
After bariatric surgery, vitamins fill in any nutritional gaps that might arise from the change in eating habits or from the procedure itself. As a bariatric dietitian, two of the most common questions I get asked from pre-operative patients is how long they will have to take vitamins and which ones they should take. How […]
When you first start seeing family and friends after weight loss surgery, they may be surprised by the new you. If you’re comfortable talking about your weight loss, a surprised reaction may be welcomed and sharing your experience with bariatric surgery comes with ease. If you’re not comfortable, the questions and attention may put you […]
The moment you started the process for bariatric surgery was the moment you made a commitment not only to yourself but to a healthier lifestyle. Now that you’ve reached your goal weight, the objective is to maintain that commitment. To maintain weight loss and the goals you set for yourself means staying committed to […]
A baby brings so much joy, a ton of work and sometimes, sleep-deprived nights. While you’re focusing on your little one, postpartum weight loss definitely is not top of mind. Once you’re physically and emotionally ready to start losing the baby weight, here are some tips to get you through. Caloric Intake […]
During the weight loss journey most patients focus on how much weight they want to lose to reach their goal. While the amount of weight lost is a strong motivational factor, and as much as we love seeing the number on the scale go down, non-scale goals are just as noteworthy to help keep you […]