It’s the official start of Summer! Getting out and about is a great way to de-stress and lose weight. Reacquaint yourself with NJ’s awesome natural beauty much of which is just a short bike ride or drive away!

We’re halfway through the year and let’s do a ½ year resolution: Recharge by making another commitment to yourself for renewed health, both physical and mental. Declutter your closets, throw out dated pantry... facebook.com/bariatrics.new…

Happy Fourth of July!

It’s Friday the 13th! Speaking of unfounded fears, many of our patients are worried about what they may have said while under anesthesia. Well, we do hear some funny stuff, but don’t worry, this is a judgement free zone!!

August is Gastroparesis Awareness Month. What is gastroparesis you ask? It is a motility disorder where the stomach does not push digested food through to the intestine fast enough. Symptoms can range from... facebook.com/bariatrics.new…

Introducing Kathy’s Korner! Kathy is our bariatric coordinator and on the first Monday of every month, not only will you learn a little more about her, but she’ll give you insight into our office. For today,... facebook.com/bariatrics.new…

Today we remember the victims of 9/11 and the amazing heroes that risked and gave their lives to save so many.

Have you had your teeth cleaned lately? Good oral hygiene is great for your mouth and your heart too. Yup, those bad bacteria in your mouth can, in fact, affect your heart.

Pull up some stand-up comedy on YouTube and start your day with a good laugh – believe it or not, laughter can help you lose weight…yup, this one is actually true.

Welcome to another Kathy’s Korner! Why do some patients lose more weight that others? Well, there are lots of factors, but it really comes down to two things: 1) the procedure they choose: gastric bypass and... facebook.com/bariatrics.new…

We’re ready for Halloween!! Are you?

EVENT REMINDER: It’s the last one of the year! Next Monday, December 10th - FREE monthly bariatric surgery seminar conducted by Dr. Joao Lopes and Dr. James Lopes at the ASA office. Sign up here: advancedsurgicalnj.com/bariatric-surg…

We are affiliated with two excellent hospitals - Overlook Hospital and Trinitas Hospital. To share about these facilities, Overlook Hospital is a non-profit premier medical facility in Northern New Jersey,... facebook.com/bariatrics.new…

EVENT REMINDER: Welcome to 2019! Some things don’t change at ASA, as Dr. Muhammad Feteiha is back at it! He conducts his first monthly bariatric surgery seminar of 2019 at Overlook Hospital in Summit next... facebook.com/bariatrics.new…

As the first month of 2019 comes to a close, here are some tips to keep your health moving in the right direction the rest of the year: sentinel-echo.com/news/local_new…

Happy Valentine’s Day! Today truly is “A Day for Hearts” as it is also Congenital Heart Defects Awareness Day, the final day of Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) Awareness Week 2019. What is CHD you ask? Well,... facebook.com/bariatrics.new…

Reminder! Join us for a seminar at ASA in Springfield on next Monday with Dr. Joao Lopes & Dr. James Lopes...sign up here: advancedsurgicalnj.com/bariatric-surg…

Today and tomorrow kicks off the Opening Round games of the NCAA Basketball Tournament, or you probably know it as March Madness! Tell us what team you’re rooting for or who you picked in your office bracket this year?

Reminder! Join us for a seminar at ASA in Springfield on Monday, April 15th with Dr. Joao Lopes & Dr. James Lopes...To register, please call (973) 232-2309 or fill out the form on our website at advancedsurgicalnj.com/bariatric-surg…

It’s Alcohol Awareness Month and most everyone knows that alcohol can seriously affect your ability to lose weight. So, if you’re trying to maintain post-surgery weight loss or hoping to tighten up your diet as the summer months approach, try to avoid it as much as you can.