Have you ever noticed that the number on the scale is very difficult to change, no matter how hard you try to lose weight? Or maybe you lost a significant amount of weight in the past, and then as soon as you go “off” your diet, your weight jumps back to the original number, seemingly […]
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 June will be held remotely via Zoom. If you are interested in attending either of the Tuesday Talks […]
After weight loss surgery, some patients report experiencing an increase in gas and a difference in their normal body odor. While this is expected, it can make one feel self conscious and have an impact on your social interactions. If you are experiencing gas and body odor after bariatric surgery, you are not alone. Whether […]
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 June will be held remotely via Zoom. If you are interested in attending either of the Tuesday Talks […]
If you’ve attended a webinar, seminar, talked to a surgeon or have done your own research on weight loss surgery, you’ve probably heard the term co-morbid condition. But what does it mean? A co-morbid condition is an obesity-related condition. It occurs when more than one disease exists along with one or more other diseases in […]
In these uncertain times, creating healthy new habits can have both physical and psychological benefits. One new habit we’re focused on at New Jersey Bariatric Center is keeping our immune system in tip-top shape to stay healthy and speed up healing from sickness or injury. The immune system is a complex network of cells […]
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 May and June will be held remotely via Zoom. If you are interested in attending either of […]
It is well known that obesity, defined as a BMI >30, is a disease of hormonal imbalance that wreaks havoc on most, if not all, aspects of one’s body. Many people are aware of the deleterious effects of obesity as it increases the incidence of heart disease, diabetes, sleep apnea, and even certain cancers. Another […]
“Stop stressing, you are going to make yourself sick!” How many of us have heard this before? Did you ever wonder if there were any medical facts to support these words of warning? It turns out that there are. Stressful situations can trigger an increase in the hormones adrenaline and cortisol. Over time, these […]
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 April and May will be held remotely via Zoom. If you are interested in attending either of the […]
After bariatric surgery, whether gastric bypass or gastric sleeve, many patients look forward to being able to have a healthy, full-term pregnancy. When asked by a patient if it is safe to get pregnant after bariatric surgery, my immediate response is a resounding, “YES!” and then quickly followed by the recommendation to wait at least […]
Part of NJBC’s Bariatric FAQ Series Many weight loss surgery patients ask when it would be safe to resume sexual activity after surgery. When patients ask this question, there is a general concern about affecting the surgical area and the staples in the abdomen. This concern usually applies not only to sexual activity but also […]