The keto diet has gained popularity in the past few years in New Jersey and beyond, especially on social media. I often get asked whether or not the keto diet is right for bariatric surgery patients. The short answer is no - the keto diet, also known as the Ketogenic Diet, is not generally recommended […]
We’ve been living a pandemic life for more than a year now. Maybe we’ve paid less attention to choices like what we wear each day or how much we’ve been snacking. Talking to friends, family and patients, gaining the “COVID 19” has become something of a running joke until the call comes to head back […]
“How often should I meet with the registered dietitian?” “Is it necessary to continue visits after I start losing weight?” These are questions the New Jersey Bariatric Center’s registered dietitians get asked all the time. Our answer is always the same - weight loss after surgery is a marathon, not a sprint. Obesity is a disease […]
Gastric Sleeve and Gastric Bypass - Bariatric Revision Surgery Options In the past six months, I’ve increasingly had patients here in New Jersey ask me about gastric sleeve and gastric bypass bariatric revision surgery. First, I tell patients is that obesity is a disease that bariatric surgery doesn’t cure. Surgery, both gastric sleeve and gastric […]
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 loss plateau. A plateau happens naturally when weight starts to stabilize after a period of active weight loss. Don’t give up! There are ways to jump-start the weight loss again. Check […]
During the winter you may feel less motivated to stay on track with weight loss. The thought of hitting the gym or going for a walk can be less tempting when it’s snowing or extremely cold outside. And, if you’ve been consuming more calories you may have noticed those extra pounds start creeping up. […]
How many people make goals in the beginning of the year only to lose sight of them after a few months or even a few weeks? Here's how to have more accountability to achieve your goals using the SMART goal technique: Specific: When you make a goal specific, there is a clear way to tell […]
Join us for our Tuesday Talks for bariatric patients, led by a registered dietitian. Each meeting includes a special topic or guest, a Q&A session and open talk about weight and wellness issues. The Tuesday Talk session for December will be held remotely via Zoom. If you are interested in attending the Tuesday Talks […]
Have you ever had a sudden urge to have a certain food or drink immediately or in a particular moment? Such as, while watching your favorite TV show you felt the need to have a chocolate chip cookie. Yes - then you’ve experienced a craving. Here’s a look at what causes cravings, how to […]
It goes without saying that the holiday season will be different this year due to the pandemic. Either way, food is a traditional part of most celebrations, whether that’s in-person and socially-distanced or via zoom. At some point after weight loss surgery, your changing relationship with food will not exist in the safety of a […]
Join us for our Tuesday Talks for bariatric patients, led by a registered dietitian. Each meeting includes a special topic or guest, a Q&A session and open talk about weight and wellness issues. Tuesday Talk sessions for October will be held remotely via Zoom. If you are interested in attending the Tuesday Talks sessions listed […]
Losing weight in early adulthood, between ages 25 and 40, may help you live longer according to recent research out of Boston University’s School of Public Health. The study looked at whether losing weight after a history of obesity in early adulthood could show a reduction in mortality risk later in life. The […]