The Importance of Bariatric Support Groups
The weight loss journey is not an easy one. That’s why finding support is an important step in the process. Support groups are one excellent option to help find motivation and connect with people on the same journey. You can even find guidance both during and after your weight loss journey. Even though these support […]
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 Medicine in Music: Dr. Balsama’s Hidden Talent
Most people know that Dr. Balsama is a talented surgeon, having mastered the 3-port laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and being the first surgeon at Kennedy Hospital to complete an SILS Lap Band procedure. But did you know he’s also a gifted musician? Dr. Balsama in the studio recording his music video for “Down the Other […]
Becoming a Balsama Buddy
When you choose Dr. Louis Balsama as your bariatric specialist, you become more than just a patient of an expert surgeon. You join a family of people who have stood exactly where you’re standing. They’ve all been through the fear before surgery, the drastic life changes, and most importantly, the joy that comes after the […]
Surgeon’s Hands and Runner’s Feet
On June 4th, 2017, Balsama Buddies from all over New Jersey met at Washington Lake Park in Sewell to participate in the annual Kennedy Health Cancer Survivors 5K. More than just an opportunity to give back, the Kennedy 5K gave participants a chance to recognize their progress and support each other in their journeys. Balsama […]
