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Gallbladder Removal: Your Complete Guide to an Optimal Recovery Apr 2nd, 2024

Gallbladder removal can be a bit of a daunting procedure, but over 1.2 million are performed every year. If you are dealing with gallstones, the pain you experience is often so severe that surgery is the preferred option.  But how do you know what surgery will be like and what...

Can Bariatric Surgery Completely Reverse Type 2 Diabetes? Mar 15th, 2024

Diabetes is a serious illness that affects close to one in 10 Americans. This condition is often associated with weight gain. Though it isn’t true for every person, the treatment for Type 2 diabetes can sometimes involve dieting and exercise to maintain a healthier weight.  However, many people wonder if...

How Lifestyle Changes After Bariatric Surgery Feb 2nd, 2024

Bariatric surgery may seem at first like a simple solution for weight loss. In fact, the number of people who received this type of surgery increased significantly from 196,700 in 2015 to 262,893 in 2021. Sometimes, it seems like everyone can benefit from it.  But it’s important to recognize and...

 How Does Obesity Increase the Risk of Heart and Circulatory Diseases? Jan 2nd, 2024

Comorbidities are diseases or illnesses that often appear together, cause one another to occur, or otherwise become intrinsically linked. Obesity is a known comorbidity for many illnesses, specifically including heart and circulatory diseases.  But how does obesity increase your risk of developing these conditions, and how much of a factor...

The Line Between an Enlarged Prostate and a Hernia Dec 5th, 2023

A hernia can be a difficult issue to manage. Some people wonder when the best time to seek surgery is, if surgery is even necessary, or if they can expect the problem to simply disappear. But dealing with a hernia — for some — is only half the battle.   Have...

Why Is My BMI Important? Nov 2nd, 2023

When you go to the doctor, you probably hear about something called your BMI, or body mass index. You might know that it has to do with your weight. But what does it mean, how is it calculated, and why is it important? At Bergen Bariatric and Surgical Solutions P.C.,...

When Should a Gastric Band Be Removed? Oct 1st, 2023

A gastric band is a bariatric surgical option involving placing a band around the upper part of your stomach. It reduces the size of your stomach, so you feel fuller faster. The gastric band is a low-risk solution for weight loss, so many people choose it over other bariatric surgical...

Will a Hernia Resolve on Its Own? Sep 1st, 2023

Hernia surgery does not always need to be the first step when it comes to your healthy recovery from a hernia. There are several ways you can treat the symptoms of this condition at home if they are mild, and for some people, early-stage hernias produce no symptoms at all.  But...

Why Don’t I Need My Gallbladder? Aug 1st, 2023

Finding out you should have your gallbladder removed is a bit stressful and scary. It’s surgery, which can always be nerve-wracking to go through. Also, you might be wondering why — when your gallbladder is one of your organs — it’s safe to remove it all.  At Bergen Bariatric and Surgical Solutions...

How Weight Loss Surgery Can Improve Fertility and Protect Women and Their Babies from Obesity-relate Jul 1st, 2023

Many factors can keep someone from getting pregnant. Sometimes, it’s an issue with the female partner, male partner, or both; in 30% of cases, it goes completely unexplained. Still, there may be things you can do to decrease fertility problems and get pregnant safely.  The cause for some fertility issues...

Obesity and Joint Replacement Surgery Jun 1st, 2023

Joint replacement surgery is sometimes a requirement for those who are overweight and have significantly strained their joints. This might include problems with the knees or the hips, and once the damage has gotten to a certain point, surgery is often the only solution.  However, those who are overweight usually...

My Gastric Band Isn’t Working: What Now? May 1st, 2023

So, you decided to get the gastric band, but you’re noticing less than stellar results. Don’t panic; many people choose to get this procedure and opt for gastric band removal after not seeing the outcome they’d hoped for. We at Bergen Bariatric and Surgical Solutions P.C., understand patients sometimes choose...

Understanding the Different Types of Bariatric Surgery Apr 6th, 2023

Bariatric surgery is a collective term for several types of weight loss surgeries for people who need to lose a significant amount of weight quickly for their health. Recently, it has become a common option for health-related weight loss treatment. In 2018, over 25,000 bariatric surgeries were performed in the...

How Your BMI Can Determine the Health of Your Body Weight Mar 13th, 2023

You may have heard the term BMI before and may already know it has something to do with your weight. But have you ever wondered if your BMI can tell you whether your weight is unhealthy — and what to do if it is?  Determining your BMI is a quick, simple way...

5 Signs That You May Need Gallbladder Surgery Feb 19th, 2023

Do you know when it’s time to get gallbladder surgery? Many people think the development of gallstones should lead to immediate surgery, but this isn’t always the case. Some people don’t experience any problems and can wait, but developing certain symptoms will require you to get surgery as soon as possible....

Struggling to Lose Weight? Consider a Gastric Sleeve Jan 12th, 2023

Have you been trying to lose weight for a long time and have had no results? Maybe you’re dealing with illnesses associated with weight gain, and your doctor has told you weight loss is essential to your health. What should you do if you’re still unable to lose weight despite...

5 Important Questions to ask Your Surgeon Before Hernia Surgery Dec 14th, 2022

Think you might’ve experienced a hernia? You’re not alone. Over 80,000 people get them every year, and men are 10 times more likely to experience them than women. Still, anyone can get a hernia, and while surgery isn’t always necessary, this is often the best solution.  If you are dealing...

Did You Know Bariatric Surgery Can Help Control Type 2 Diabetes? Nov 28th, 2022

Diet and lifestyle changes are paramount to managing type 2 diabetes, but it’s not always enough to stop diabetes from progressing or to ward off complications. Fortunately, bariatric surgery is shown to reverse type 2 diabetes and may be an option. At Bergen Bariatric and Surgical Solutions in Westwood, New...

Telemedicine during COVID-19 May 6th, 2020

Dr. Botvinov offersTelemedicine during COVID-19, Please call the office 201-778-5344 and leave a message to schedule a consultation via telemedicine