The Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence
at Saint Barnabas Medical Center

Our Approach

At Saint Barnabas Medical Center, we realize that weight loss is a journey-not a destination.  In order to be successful, it requires life-long changes and commitment. That is why we created The Weight Loss Institute of New Jersey.

The Weight Loss Institute provides a variety of weight loss programs individually tailored to meet your needs.  Our goal is to develop a relationship with you and support you throughout your journey to better health.

How Our Program is Different

The Saint Barnabas program is designed to help you reach your goals.  With a comprehensive and collaborative approach to weight loss, our multi-disciplinary team of physicians, nurses, dietitians, exercise physiologists and psychologists work with you throughout the whole process.

The first step in your journey is to attend an informational meeting to learn about weight loss surgery and find out if it is right for you.  At these meetings, we will:

• describe the different types of weight loss surgery available
• review requirements for surgery
• show an educational video
• provide general information relating to insurance coverage

In addition, you will receive information regarding pre-surgical requirements which may include:

• Nutritional counseling
• Psychological evaluation
• Support
• Exercise assessment

The meeting will also give you a chance to become familiar with the different bariatric surgeons affiliated with Saint Barnabas Medical Center.
 
After you initial meeting, our Bariatric Navigator will be available to answer any questions you may have.  Once you have selected a surgeon and made an initial appointment, out Bariatric Navigator will be your contact person throughout your journey.  The Navigator sill help ensure that pre-op requirements are completed efficiently to prevent delays in scheduling your surgery.

The Navigator will coordinate visits with our multi-disciplinary team of dietitians, counselors and exercise physiologists to facilitate your program.  The Navigator will be there to help you before, during and after your surgery.  The Navigator will be your resource throughout your journey-regardless of how long ago your surgery took place.  Please call (973)322-7433 to contact the Navigator.