Is Weight Loss Medication Right For Me?
Weight loss medications, also known as anti-obesity drugs, can be a helpful tool for those looking to lose weight and improve their overall health. However, it's important to note that these medications should be used...
Identifying and Treating Abdominal Adhesions
Abdominal adhesions are common in people who have had abdominal surgery. According to the National Institutes of Health, abdominal adhesions develop in more than nine in every 10 people who have surgery that opens the...
Gastric Balloon Expands Non-Surgical Options for Weight Loss
No matter what your weight loss goal is, the gastric balloon may be right for you. We, at Advanced Laparoscopic Associates (ALA), perform this minimally invasive procedure by inserting a deflated balloon into a patient's...
Thanksgiving After Bariatric Surgery
Your first Thanksgiving after weight-loss surgery is an ideal time to set new, healthy traditions. When you think about it, the foods you eat at Thanksgiving, like turkey, yams and cranberries, can all be highly...
Tips for Healthy Eating
If you’re looking to lose weight, one of the best ways to do so is with healthy eating. Use the following healthy eating tips to help improve your nutrition and encourage weight loss. Eat a Whole...
10 Benefits of Weight Loss Surgery
If considering weight loss surgery, you may be curious about the benefits of surgery other than the primary benefit of weighing less. The numerous benefits of surgery extend far beyond just the number on the...
Lap Band vs Gastric Sleeve
The Lap-Band and gastric sleeve are bariatric surgery procedures that can help you lose excess weight. While both procedures are safe and effective, it helps to know the differences and benefits of each so you...
Dr. Sebastian Eid Named to 2022 Bergen County Top Doctors List
Advanced Laparoscopic Associates is proud to announce that Dr. Sebastian Eid was chosen by his peers as part of the 2022 Bergen County Top Doctors list! The Bergen County Top Doctors’ list was created by Bergen...
What is Diverticulitis?
Diverticulitis and diverticulosis are two conditions that occur in your colon (large intestine). Together they are known as diverticular disease, and both effect the pockets or bulges that form in the wall of your colon...
Robotics: The Future of Bariatric Surgery
If obesity is taking its toll on your well-being and traditional weight loss methods like diet and exercise aren’t helping, it may be time to consider bariatric surgery. Luckily, technology has advanced to make minimally...
The Importance of Weight Loss Support Groups
Weight loss surgery can bring a lot of healthy changes into your life. As you adjust your lifestyle to fit your post-bariatric guidelines, the way you think about food, how you eat and your activity...