The FDA approved Foundayo™ (orforglipron) on April 1, 2026 — a new once-daily GLP-1 weight loss pill from Eli Lilly. If you've been curious about GLP-1 medications but not looking for weekly injections, here’s what you need to know about the newest oral version. Key Takeaways What Is Foundayo™ and How Does it Work? Foundayo™ […]
Office to Serve Bariatric Surgery and Medical Weight Loss Patients in Somerset, Morris, Hunterdon and Middlesex County SPRINGFIELD, NJ, February 3, 2026 - New Jersey Bariatric Center® (NJBC), a New Jersey leader in medical and surgical weight loss, announces a new office location in Central New Jersey starting March 2, 2026 to serve its growing […]
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 […]
Hiatal Hernia Surgery Repair Is the Only Long-Term Treatment for the Condition A hiatal hernia is a common digestive condition that affects many people in New Jersey, often requiring specialized treatment. A hiatal hernia occurs when the stomach muscle bulges up through the opening (hiatus) in the diaphragm muscle, leading to a rupture (hernia) into […]
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 […]
A significant health benefit of gastric sleeve and gastric bypass surgery is the control of and in some cases resolution of many severe weight-related medical conditions such as diabetes, hypertension and sleep apnea. Knowing the significant health impact these procedures can have on individuals living with obesity, the surgeons at NJBC set out to demonstrate […]
Heart attack is the leading cause of death in the US, and obesity is one of the main risk factors. A study by the Cleveland Clinic analyzed the data of almost 300,000 patients with obesity and the results showed lower rates of mortality and complications1 among patients who suffered a heart attack with a history […]
Office to Serve Gastric Sleeve, Gastric Bypass and Medical Weight Loss Patients in Passaic, Morris, Essex and Bergen 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. […]
In the early days of bariatric surgery procedures were done by creating one large open incision in the abdomen. That method has since evolved. Now, the majority of surgeries are being performed laparoscopically through about five small incisions in the abdomen which have led to less pain and faster recovery. Recently, a technologically advanced method […]
Acid reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), affects more than 20% of adults. It occurs when the acid in your stomach “backs up” into the esophagus, causing a burning sensation in your chest. Other symptoms may include nausea, pain/difficulty swallowing, cough and bad breath. The first line of treatment often involves long term […]
Wegovy®, the FDA-approved prescription weight loss injection, is now offered to weight loss patients who qualify as part of the medical weight loss program at New Jersey Bariatric Center®. Wegovy® is a weekly, self-administered injection used for the treatment of chronic weight management in adults with obesity. Wegovy® works by mimicking a hormone that targets […]
Learn About Bariatric Revision Surgery and Weight Loss by Watching Our On-Demand Revision Surgery Webinar For some of our NJ patients, bariatric surgery is the jump start they need to lose and sustain weight loss. But for others, sometimes, no matter how hard you work, life’s circumstances get in the way and you need a […]
