Category Archives: Aftercare

Family – A Great Help or a Potential Hurdle?

January 23, 2017

You’re all set to go. You’ve done your research, found a bariatric surgery practice, had a consultation, and completed all the insurance requirements. Our office just called to advise you that you’ve been approved for surgery! You’ve saved enough to …

Weight Loss Plateaus After Bariatric Surgery

December 20, 2016

Hitting a road block while losing weight occurs frequently for all of us and it is no different after bariatric surgery. While the long term goal is for patients to lose approximately 1-3 pounds per week, the first several months …

Cravings After Weight Loss Surgery and What To Do About Them

December 7, 2016

As someone who has recently changed their lifestyle, a bariatric patient will undoubtedly face the very real dilemma of fighting food cravings that didn’t disappear once the surgery was over. Cravings for certain foods and drink that were once part …

The Importance of Aftercare

September 25, 2015

Weight loss does not begin and end with bariatric surgery. Rather, what you do after surgery is crucial to your long-term success. It is the period after weight loss surgery that requires dedication and support for optimal weight loss and …

Our Surgical Weight Loss Program and Bariatric Surgery Center's mission is to deliver safe and effective surgical solutions with a compassionate touch. Our bariatric program is operated by NYU Langone Long Island Surgical Associates, P.C., a network of leading physicians and surgeons that provide comprehensive care for patients.

Nassau County


700 Stewart Ave., Suite 200,
Garden City, NY 11530
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Suffolk County


157 East Woodside Ave.
Patchogue, New York 11772
Phone: (631) 475-1900
Fax: (631) 475-1955
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