The Bariatric Weight Loss Plateau: This Too Shall Pass
By Ayotunde Adeyeri, M.D., FASMBS, Medical Director Hitting a bariatric weight loss plateau or weight loss “stall” is common for just about everyone.... View Article
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Last Minute Weight Management Tips during the Holidays
By Ayotunde Adeyeri, MD, FASMBS After weight loss surgery, many people are justifiably nervous about facing holiday meals and parties with a much smaller stomach.... View Article
John’s Duodenal Switch Bariatric Surgery Helps Him Lose 127 Pounds
John’s weight was affecting his job as a plumber, his health and just daily living. He was living with several obesity-related medical conditions including: Type 2 diabetes Sleep apnea High cholesterol High blood pressure ... View Article
Navigating Thanksgiving after Weight Loss Surgery
By Ayotunde Adeyeri, MD, FASMBS A common concern from bariatric warriors this time of year is how to successfully maneuver around the Thanksgiving holiday feast.... View Article
Gastric Bypass: Teresa Maintains Her Weight Loss Three Years Later
Teresa took a day off work to check in with us for her annual check-up. She has gastric bypass surgery in June 2016 and lost over 100 pounds.... View Article
Rewarding Yourself During the Weight Loss Journey
By Ayotunde Adeyeri, MD, FASMBS, Medical Director Repeat, repeat, repeat. Losing and maintaining successful weight loss requires behavior modification—changing from previous (pre-surgical weight loss) lifestyle habits and indoctrinating new routines for eating,... View Article
After Weight Loss Surgery: Navigating Your Changing Appearance
By Dr. Ayotunde Adeyeri, Medical Director Congratulations–you’ve officially made it to the other side of your bariatric journey. While the road is exciting and life-changing,... View Article
Six Easy Ways to Overcome the End-of-Summer Blues
By Ayotunde Adeyeri, MD, FASMBS Here in New Jersey, summer living is a joy—we have beaches, boating, parks, trails, mountains—you name it.... View Article
Exercise: Insurance for Long-term Bariatric Success
By Ayotunde Adeyeri, MD FASMBS “How can I make sure I don’t gain all the weight back?” This is one of the most common questions weight loss surgery warriors ask me.... View Article
5-Star Review from Dr. Adeyeri’s Bariatric Patient
We never tire of positive testimonials from our patients! This morning, we were thrilled to see this post on our Patient Reviews page: “I had a VSG (gastric sleeve bariatric surgery) in August 2018 preparatory to duodenal switch surgical weight loss in May 2019.... View Article