At the New Jersey Bariatric Center, our proudest accomplishment is the relationship we build with our patients as we share their life changing weight loss journey.

Achieving dramatic, sustainable weight loss is within your reach, and the team at New Jersey Bariatric Center can help!

Read about Dawn Rodriguez, one of our patients, and her gastric bypass surgery story. Dawn was able to shed over 100 pounds through this life changing procedure.  Read Dawn's Story. 

Our approach to patient care has resulted in zero mortality to date and a complication rate that is lower than the national average. These surgical results stand out as some of the best in New Jersey.

If you have ever contemplated lap band surgery or gastric bypass surgery as a permanent solution to being overweight, consider these facts:

• Quality of life drastically improves for our patients, with surgery resolving or improving 90% of patients’ diabetes, 96% of patient’s hypertension, and 73% of patient’s obstructive sleep apnea.

• The National Institutes of Health has stated that bariatric surgery is safe and effective.

• Our patients lose on average 31% of their excess body weight only six months after surgery, and on average 56% of their excess body weight one year after surgery.

• You will have the support of our dedicated team of medical professionals who will work with you on nutrition, exercise, psychological, and physical therapy needs both before surgery and for the long-term.

If you or someone you love is considering bariatric surgery – lap band or gastric bypass procedure - please join us for one of our free educational seminars.

Lap Band & Gastric Bypass Surgery Costs

If you are considering a surgical weight loss procedure such as lap band surgery, you should research the coverage that your insurance company provides.  Our Insurance Coordinator, Robin Shortell, outlines her experience in dealing with insurance companies for lap band surgery, gastric bypass surgery and other procedures that we offer our patients.  Read our discussion paper on how to successfully prepare for dealing with insurance companies. Read more.

A Nutritionist's Perspective on Lap Band, Realize Band and Gastric Bypass Surgery

Karen Kelly, RD, a registered dietician and staff member at the New Jersey Bariatric Center shares her viewpoint on various weight loss surgery procedures from a nutritionist's point of view. Read More

You can also download a copy of Karen Kelly's recommendations for Healthy Habits after you have gastric bypass, lap band or Realize Band surgery.  Download copy now.

Lap Band Surgery Resources

Lap Band Adjustment Process - a patient story about their post surgery experience and and details on the lap band fill process.  Commentary by Dr. Ajay Goyal.  Read More.

How to Choose a Bariatric Surgeon - Dr. Goyal outlines seven areas in which patients should consider before selecting a surgeon to perform gastric bypass, Lap Band or REALIZE band procedures.