The Comprehensive Weight Loss Center at Monmouth Medical Center
Comprehensive Options for Effective Obesity Management
Discover Your Bariatric Surgery Options for Sustainable Weight Management
Many people struggle with their weight, but in some cases, lifestyle changes aren't enough to counter adverse health effects of obesity. At Monmouth Medical Center’s Comprehensive Weight Loss Center, we offer a comprehensive array of weight loss treatments, from nonsurgical weight loss options to prescription medications to bariatric surgery. These options help people lose the weight they need to stabilize their health and transform their lives.
Nonsurgical Weight Loss
Nonsurgical weight loss should of course be the beginning of your weight loss journey. Learning about nutrition from a registered dietician and beginning an exercise regimen can be effective for some people. Request an appointment with an RWJBarnabas Health doctor today about your weight loss concerns. We can connect you with experts who can help you along your weight loss journey. Even if you decide to pursue additional weight loss options, managing your diet and building muscle through exercise will still be important components of maintaining a healthy weight — and a healthy lifestyle.
Medical Weight Loss
Nonsurgical medical weight loss can be utilized alone or, occasionally, in conjunction with bariatric surgery to attain weight-loss goals. The decision to choose surgery versus medical weight management is assessed on an individual basis in consultation with one of our bariatric providers.
There are a number of effective medications now available that help people manage their weight. Some, such as Wegovy (semaglutide) and Zepbound (tirzepetide), work by regulating hormones that control appetite. Other, such as Ozempic (which contains semaglutide), and Mounjaro (which contains tirzepetide), which are FDA-approved to treat type 2 diabetes, work by regulating blood sugar levels, promoting a feeling of fullness and aiding in overall weight management.
People who have not had success losing weight through diet and exercise alone and have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 to 40 may benefit from these medical weight loss options, which are available by prescription only. People with a BMI of 27 or more who also suffer from obesity-related conditions such as hypertension, sleep apnea or diabetes may also qualify for these prescription medications aimed at weight loss management.
It is important to note that these medications should be managed under the care of qualified medical professionals, and should be considered part of a holistic approach to health and wellness. Maintaining weight loss long-term will still require a focus on maintaining a healthy diet, portion control, and an exercise regimen. We can help guide you on your weight loss journey.
Bariatric Surgery
Weight loss surgery — or “bariatric surgery” — involves reducing the size of the patient's stomach. This means that they 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. Restrictive surgery reduces the size of the stomach. Malabsorptive procedures reduce the body’s ability to absorb nutrients.
For adults who have not had success with nonsurgical weight-loss options, Monmouth Medical Center provides various surgical procedures that are clinically proven to help people lose the weight they need to stabilize their health and transform their lives.
Our facilities are equipped with state-of-the-art surgical technology for bariatric surgery that offers patients the benefits of a reduced risk of infection, shorter hospital stay and quicker recovery time than with traditional surgery. The introduction of robotic-assisted surgical systems has revolutionized general and bariatric surgery and created an intuitive approach to complex surgery. This technology has enabled our surgeons to perform delicate operations through only a few small incisions with greater surgical precision, increased range of motion, improved dexterity, enhanced visualization and improved access.
If you are interested in weight-loss surgery options, our friendly, knowledgeable team is ready to assist you.
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Types of Bariatric Surgery We Offer
For those whose best option is weight loss surgery, our board-certified bariatric surgeons safely and effectively perform a range of procedures, including sleeve gastrectomy and roux-en-y gastric bypass.
Laparoscopic/Robotic Sleeve Gastrectomy
- Creates a smaller stomach
- Limits food portion size to promote weight loss
- Decreases hunger
- Maximum absorption with minimal vitamin deficiencies
Laparoscopic/Robotic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
- Limits food portion size
- Less absorption of calories
- Improves blood sugar levels and many other weight-related conditions
Revisional Bariatric Surgery
Revisional bariatric surgery is a procedure performed to address unsatisfactory results (too little weight loss) from an initial surgery or problems related to the original surgery. At The Comprehensive Weight Loss Center, our highly experienced specialists have a proven track record of excellent results with revisional bariatric surgery. You may be considered for revisional bariatric surgery if you experience issues such as:
- Lack of weight loss after original surgery
- Gastroesophageal reflux after a sleeve gastrectomy
- Lap-band complications
- Unexpected surgical complications
- Worsening of Type 2 diabetes or other health issues
- Gastric bypass complication
Bariatric Surgery Program Outcomes
Our weight loss center is designated as an Accredited Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Comprehensive Center by the American College of Surgeons. This designation indicates that we consistently maintain high level standards of care for our patients.
View our most recent clinical data, which tracks and evaluates performance measures and compares them to national data on surgical volume as well as and outcomes for sleeve gastrectomy surgeries and gastric bypass surgeries.
A Multidisciplinary Team of Experts on Your Side
The Comprehensive Weight Loss Center at Monmouth Medical Center offers a comprehensive approach to weight loss and bariatric surgery, and our physicians and counselors can help you identify and establish the lifestyle changes you need to make your weight loss surgery a success. Our multidisciplinary team includes:
- Bariatric surgeons
- Gastroenterologists
- Bariatric coordinator
- Nutritionists
- Exercise physiologists
- Clinical psychologists
At Monmouth Medical Center, we realize that weight loss is a journey, not a destination. We understand that the struggle with obesity is often complex. Obesity can be influenced by family history, physiological, environmental, socioeconomic and psychological factors.
Effective, successful weight loss requires lifelong changes and commitment.
Preparing for Bariatric Surgery at Monmouth Medical Center
Early Recovery After Surgery Patient Pathway
Enhanced Recovery is an evidence-based approach designed to help people recover more quickly from surgery. This below graphic explains the care you can expect to receive prior to your surgery, the day of and following your surgery through discharge.
Post-Surgery Guidelines
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Please call your surgeon with any questions or concerns, or if you experience
any of the following:
- Abdominal Pain
- Fatigue
- Wound Issue
- Dehydration
- Fever
- Diarrhea
- Nausea and Vomiting
- For an emergency: Call 911
- If you are not sure: Call your surgeon’s office. During non-office hours you will be directed to the answering service. Please leave a message and the on-call surgeon will return your call.
- At another hospital: Call your surgeon’s office.
- For something non-urgent: Call your surgeon’s office during regular business hours to speak with a nurse or staff member that can assist you.
Comprehensive Care
We make a long-term commitment to our patients' health by offering a comprehensive treatment plan. Our comprehensive approach makes our program stand out from other programs. If you decide that weight loss surgery might be right for you, you will be guided through pre-surgery consultations, surgery, recovery and post-surgery support programs.
We will be with you every step of the way.
Our free informational seminars offer those considering bariatric surgery an informative, convenient, and understanding environment in which to learn about surgical options.
Our post-surgical care and support result in an ongoing relationship to promote a long-term successful outcome for each person.
Award-Winning and Accredited Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery Care
As part of the award-winning RWJBarnabas Health hospital system, Monmouth Medical Center’s Comprehensive Weight Loss Center has been Certified as an American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Bariatric Center of Excellence. Awarded by The American College of Surgeons, this accreditation program, known as MBSAQIP (Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program) certifies that our program has met standards of the MBSAQIP by providing high-quality and patient-centered care. Monmouth Medical Center has also received numerous national recognitions of the quality and safety of its care, including the most Leapfrog A ratings than any other hospital in the region. The hospital also was the first in New Jersey to earn to earn Magnet with Distinction® recognition for the excellence of its nursing staff.
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