New Jersey Lap Band Patient Two Years After Weight Loss Surgery

The New Jersey Bariatric Center, led by Dr. Ajay Goyal, has offices in Union and Hoboken, New Jersey. Dr. Goyals 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 or someone you love is considering bariatric surgery gastric bypass or lap band procedure – please join us for one of our free educational seminars. To register, visit us at www.njbaritriccenter.com. New Jersey Bariatric Center 700 Rahway Avenue Union, NJ 07083 908-378-1779 Fax: 908-688-8861 www.njbariatriccenter.com GASTRIC BYPASS OR LAP BAND? Patients considering weight loss surgery often ask which procedure is right for me? At the New Jersey Bariatric Center both surgical weight loss procedures — gastric bypass or lap band — result in successful weight loss. The best way to make the decision regarding which procedure is best for you is to consider several factors: loss of pounds, reversibility, diet requirements and risk, and compare the pros and cons of them against your personal goals. Weight loss: Initial weight loss with the gastric bypass is approximately 3lbs to 5lbs per week for the first three to six months. Over 18 months the gastric bypass procedure results in approximately 60 to 70 percent excess weight loss. However, gastric bypass is both a restrictive (restricts the intake of food) and mal-absorptive (less absorption of calories you take in …