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 […]
Weight Loss is Hard Because Obesity Is a Disease Caused By Several Factors That Fight Against Our Body to Lose Weight When most of our patients here in NJ come through our doors, they’ve tried countless diet and exercise programs but still have not been able to achieve weight loss or keep it off. They […]
If you are struggling with weight loss despite your best efforts, you're not alone. Many New Jersey residents find that diet and exercise aren't always enough to achieve their weight loss goals. If you do not qualify for bariatric surgery or just are not ready to take that step, medical weight loss is an option. […]
Protein shakes have become a staple for many people in New Jersey looking to manage their weight. They can be a quick, healthy source of nutrition that supports weight loss. For individuals who’ve had bariatric surgery or are taking weight loss medications, protein shakes are a good way to get nutrients while eating less. How Protein […]
Weight Loss Medications
Key Takeaways Wegovy® vs. Ozempic®? As a weight loss doctor at the New Jersey Bariatric Center® a common question from patients is what’s the difference between these two medications. While both medications are manufactured by Novo Nordisk®, have semaglutide as the key active ingredient and can contribute to weight reduction, Ozempic® is only FDA-approved for […]
Ozempic Face "Ozempic face" has become a popular term in New Jersey and beyond as more people use medications like Ozempic® and Wegovy® for weight management. It describes facial changes some patients experience during rapid weight loss from weight loss medications. The popular term now associated with weight loss can be misleading, as Ozempic® is […]
A Recent Study of Zepbound® vs Wegovy® Reveals Significant Differences in Weight Loss Outcomes That Could Impact People in NJ's Weight Loss Goals A recent study about two leading weight loss medications - Eli Lilly’s Zepound® and Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy® - has many of our medical weight loss patients at New Jersey Bariatric Center® asking […]
For people in NJ taking Wegovy® and Zepbound® , FDA-approved prescription weight loss medications, they can be effective tools on your weight loss journey. But what happens when you stop taking them? It’s a common question our patients at the New Jersey Bariatric Center® have about regaining the weight they’ve lost. In this blog we'll […]
Food noise is a term used to describe constant thoughts about food or a preoccupation with food that can be overwhelming or disruptive to daily life - that persistent inner voice chattering about cookies even though you just had lunch. When experiencing food noise you may not necessarily feel hungry, but you are still thinking […]
Both bariatric surgery - gastric sleeve and gastric bypass - and prescription weight loss medications are tools to help you reach a healthy weight; but they work differently and lead to varying amounts of weight loss. Here’s what you need to know about both options and how you can maximize your weight loss. Understand How […]
Both Weight Loss Surgery - Gastric Sleeve and Gastric Bypass - and Weight Loss Medications are Tools to Help You Reach a Healthy Weight Trying to decide between weight loss surgery or weight loss medications? Both bariatric surgery - gastric sleeve and gastric bypass - and prescription weight loss medications are tools to help you […]