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In order to be a candidate for bariatric surgery, a person must be 100 pounds overweight with a BMI of 40 or greater or a BMI of 35 or greater with additional medical problems, such as high blood pressure and/or diabetes. With the commitment to a healthy lifestyle, surgery has the potential to be an effective, long-lasting weight loss method. Patients are likely to lose 50% to 75% of their excess weight and should see improvement in conditions linked to obesity, such as diabetes and high blood pressure. The weight loss is likely to occur rapidly and continue for up to two years after surgery. After surgery, patients may enjoy the benefit of feeling full after eating only small amounts of food.
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Weight loss surgery will only succeed when the patient makes a lifelong commitment to modify their diet and behavior. To help patients achieve their goals and deal with the changes surgery and weight loss can bring, the Bariatric Surgery Center provides a lifetime follow-up plan that includes, medical evaluations, support groups, dietary consultations, continuing education and a host of outpatient services including:
- Monthly support groups
- Psychological support
- Pre- and post-operative nutritional counseling
- Diagnostic testing
- Sleep Disorders Clinic
- Extensive physical and occupational therapy
If you are interested in learning more about bariatric surgery, please contact Maria Rivera, Bariatric Program Coordinator, at
(973) 450-2393, or e-mail us at: Naveenballemmd@gmail.com.
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