Weight Loss Surgery

Ragui Sadek, MD, Chief of Bariatric Surgery at RWJBarnabas Health, gives an overview of the Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery program which has changed the lives of thousands of patients across New Jersey. As one of the best weight loss programs in the nation, the Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery program at RWJBH uses the most advanced technologies and experienced surgeons to help adults and adolescents lose weight and gain back their freedom.

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Many people struggle with their weight, but in some cases, lifestyle changes aren't enough to counter adverse health effects of obesity. When nonsurgical weight loss options have not worked, we provide various surgical procedures that are clinically proven to help people lose the weight they need to stabilize their health and transform their lives. If you are interested in weight loss surgery options, our friendly, knowledgeable team is ready to assist you.

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Bariatric Surgery

Weight loss surgery — or "bariatric surgery" — involves reducing the size of the patient's stomach. This means that a patient will feel full sooner, eat less, and with the help of other lifestyle changes, reduce their weight.

There are two types of bariatric surgical procedures: restrictive and malabsorptive. Our accomplished weight loss surgeons can help determine which type of procedure will best accommodate each patient.

Some of the surgical procedures we provide include:

Our bariatric surgery statistics are above the national average for success for our patients. More than just performing the surgery, our physicians and counselors can help patients identify and establish the lifestyle changes they need to make their weight loss surgery a success. In some cases, we also offer ongoing support group resources and nutritional counseling.

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Patient Stories

  • Eight months after Lynnette and her husband Michael underwent bariatric surgery at Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, the New Jersey couple has lost a combined weight of more than 200 pounds.

    Lynnette and Michael
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  • “I have been blessed with a wonderfully loving wife and family and now an enhanced level of health and wellness thanks to the great work being done at Monmouth Medical Center by Dr. Frank Borao and his team.”

    Fred
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  • I didn’t even know he knew I was there. It’s amazing actually. I was just one of so many patients he had, more than two years ago at that, and he continues to keep track

    Sally
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