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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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