Lauren Carey, RDN, and her certified bariatric dietitians will provide individualized bariatric nutrition counseling and Support Group facilitation for Prime Surgicare   Lauren Carey, RDN As a leading provider of bariatric surgery services in New Jersey and metro New York City, Prime Surgicare is continuously striving to enhance patient care and support. Effective April 2024, we are pleased to announce a new partnership with LBS Nutrition LLC, led by founder Lauren Carey, RDN. LBS Nutrition LLC specializes in providing one-on-one pre- and post-op bariatric nutrition counseling to ensure ..read more

Effective Monday, March 25, 2024, We have moved to a new building and suite at CentraState Medical Center in Freehold, NJ: The post Our Freehold Office Has Moved! appeared first on Prime Surgicare ..read more

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  Jessica Williams, Registered Dietitian Specializing in Bariatrics By Jessica Williams, RD, Prime Surgicare January is already in motion and some of us have already let those earnest New Year’s promises “to change” slip out the door. Studies show that New Year commitments are usually pushed aside and forgotten within just four weeks. There must be a better way to reach your most important goals in life. For starters, New Year’s resolutions are a promise, not an actual plan.  For example, stating you want to “get in shape, lose weight or get healthy” are all great ideas, but they ..read more

Gallbladder disease, a common condition affecting nearly 20% of the population, often stems from gallstones that can lead to inflammation and excruciating pain. If you’re experiencing intermittent pain in the upper right abdomen, consult your primary care doctor for a gallbladder assessment, and don’t hesitate to reach out to New Jersey board-certified gallbladder surgeon Dr. Seun Sowemimo for further diagnosis and guidance. Gallbladder Disease Symptoms If you are suffering from stones in the gallbladder, you may experience intermittent pain in the right upper abdominal region. The pain typic ..read more

There’s a definite chill in the air here in New Jersey.  And you can’t ignore that it’s suddenly dark by 6:30 pm. making evening walks and jogs a bit less appealing. But now is not the time to go into hibernation until spring. As the holidays (and the special treats, parties and big meals that go along with it), now is a great time to actually ramp up your fitness strategy. Weight Loss Surgery (WLS) warriors should be active all year round to lose or maintain their weight. It can be hard to get motivated to move during this time of year, but instead of lamenting that you may no longer wi ..read more

(Freehold Township, NJ) CentraState Medical Center’s Bariatric Center, headed by Seun Sowemimo, MD, FACS, FASMBS, has been awarded the “Excellence in Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery” designation for surgeon quality and overall patient care by the highly regarded Surgical Review Corporation (SRC). “Our bariatric program offers an unmatched spectrum of solutions to help people defeat obesity and quell the chronic diseases associated with it,” says Dr. Sowemimo. Bariatric Surgery Centers of Excellence®: Why they are important when selecting your surgeon and hospital Dr. Seun Sowemimo, Medical ..read more

Working two jobs on her feet all day, Denise of Ocean County, NJ, lost more than 150 pounds the first year after gastric sleeve surgery    “One year ago today, I had bariatric surgery…. 163 lbs down and I feel amazing… I still have a long way to go, but it’s amazing what a difference a year makes… I want to thank Dr. Seun Sowemimo and my family and friends for your support… Here’s to the next year and inching toward my goal of health and happiness!” -Denise Hirth on Facebook (September 2023)   Denise Hirth is a busy woman, working on her feet at CentraState Medical Center and a ..read more

“I chose bariatric surgery to help lessen my health issues, not just to lose weight.” – Brian Freedman   Brian Freedman battled heart disease from age 40 and also suffered from a debilitating tendon injury in his foot, which required him to wear a heavy Richie Brace to maintain his mobility. Both conditions were worsened by the extra 70 pounds he was carrying. After yo-yo dieting without success, his cardiologist recommended he see Dr. Seun Sowemimo about surgical weight loss. “I’m an active person who couldn’t be active,” Brian, age 55, explains. “I needed to lighten the load on my foot ..read more

(Ed. Note: The bariatric weight loss journey is just that–a journey. We are grateful to our patients, like Jennifer Miranda, below, who shares their insight before, during and after they have achieved goal weight. This month, Jennifer shares her experience and advice as she approaches the “1s” (under 200 pounds) and loses the last 50 pounds before her goal. Thank you for your wisdom and inspiration!) The Eight Weight Loss Tools You’ll Learn After Weight Loss Surgery By Jennifer Miranda – Gastric Sleeve –  Nov. 2021 I have body dysmorphia, so it’s hard for me to see my 112-pound weight los ..read more