Stay Active this Spring!
After having a bariatric procedure, Dr. Balsama recommends remaining physically active to help you lose weight. As the weather improves during the spring, you can get outside more, so you should make sure to plan for some fun activities in your life. Take advantage of these fun, outdoor activities. Even if you currently have a […]
Measuring Success After Surgery with Nurse Chris Arroliga
Hi there! My name is Christine Arroliga and I’m a Bariatric Nurse. But you can just call me Chris. About twenty years ago, I was asked to help develop the bariatric program at a local hospital here in South Jersey. I said yes, of course, because I love a new challenge. Back then there were […]
The Truth about Dieting
In 2016, the University of Chicago surveyed 1,509 American adults. The study found that 95% of the participants had previously failed to lose weight using a combination of diet and exercise. 15% had tried more than 20 times. And yet, three quarters of the study’s participants still claimed that obesity results from a lack of […]