Lucy DelGaudio was physically active and served in the military. PTSD led to comfort eating. Hypertensive and pre-diabetes diagnoses prompted Lucy to seek change. Lucy shares her story of life after bariatric surgery.

Bariatric surgery is life changing. In order to find optimal success, one must be mindful of nutrition for life following surgery.

Wynnie Hoodis, registered dietician, discusses the importance of protein and vitamins after bariatric surgery.

Once you've decided to have bariatric surgery, an expert will guide you on the preparation for surgery. Testing, clearances and insurance all play a role. Julie Mulch, Surgical Coordinator, discusses how to prepare for bariatric surgery.

Dr. Michael Bilof founded Garden State Bariatrics in April 2007. His vision was to offer lifesaving solutions for individuals with obesity and related diseases. In this short podcast, Dr. Bilof shares his personal story and his desire to improve lives with his skills in bariatric surgery.

Obesity can come with a whole host of other health issues. A co-morbidity is the presence of two or more chronic conditions in a patient. For those who are obese, comorbidities could include type 2 diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, gout, osteoarthritis and more.

Dr. Michael Bilof discusses comorbidities that can be impacted by obesity, plus how those comorbidities can improve after surgery.

It is very important for people trying to lose weight to gather information on the products they are eating. Food labels can help you determine the nutritional content of a food item. You can use them to compare different items by using the Nutrition Facts label to choose the healthier option.

Wynnie Hoodis, MS, RDN, provides great tips to label reading and grocery shopping for severely overweight people that are considering or undergoing bariatric surgery.

Surgery is a tool and must be coupled with ongoing lifestyle changes to support immediate and lifelong success and sustain a medically healthy weight. The GSBWC in-house nutritional program provides the counsel, support and expertise needed for pre and post-surgery support.

Wynnie Hoodis, MS, RDN, shares important information about good nutrition for patients undergoing bariatric surgery.

Dr. Basil Yurcisin is a seasoned bariatric and general surgeon, trained at one of the world’s top fellowship programs in bariatrics and minimally invasive surgery. Listen in and get to know Dr. Yurcisin, one of GSBW top surgeons.

Garden State Bariatrics is now offering the ReShape Dual Balloon procedure to eligible patients. The gastric balloon is inserted into the stomach through the month and filled with saline. This will reduce the amount of food the stomach can hold which in turn leaves the patient feeling full faster. You can leave this in the stomach for six months.

Dr. Basil Yurcisin shares who might be a good candidate for this procedure, the benefits and how it can help jumpstart your weightloss journey.

After you've had any surgery or procedure, it's extremely important to comply with your post-op instructions. Your post-op care is crucial and can determine how long the healing process can take.

Dr. Basil Yurcisin discusses why complying with post-op care is essential and why you should follow instructions carefully.