In our personal weight loss journeys, there is always that moment—that rock-bottom moment when you realize, “I need to do something. I need to gain control again.” My moment happened at my doctor’s office. I was a new patient to the practice going for a routine check-up. Of course, as with all other doctors I… Continue »

I had tried numerous weight loss plans, including Think Thin, Weight Watchers, LA Weight Loss, Diet Center, Nutri System, Jenny Craig, 6-week Makeover, and various diet pills existing on the market. It wasn’t until August 2008 that I decided to have gastric bypass surgery. In the past, I’ve lost weight, gained back, lost again, gained… Continue »

Debra Silver had struggled with weight her entire life. “I was a chubby kid,” Silver says. “I went to my first weight loss meeting when I was just 10 years old. I’ve lost 100 pounds three times, but each time the pounds would creep back. I’ve tried everything imaginable—diet pills, gadgets, you name it—but I’ve… Continue »

I first met Dr. Brolin at a NJ Bariatrics support group meeting in May of 2009. After the meeting, I went up to Dr. Brolin and asked if I would qualify for surgery. He said yes, depending on my BMI. He asked me to make an appointment to be evaluated and gave me the confidence… Continue »

A Success Story in progress… My name is Antoinette Cocozza. I’m 38 years old, a single mother of an 18 year old son and a grandmother of a 22 month old grandson. On November 13th, 2010, I underwent the gastric sleeve procedure, performed by Dr. Brolin and his team. I have struggled with my weight… Continue »

Dr. Brolin performed gastric bypass surgery on both my wife and I in 2002. We feel he has given us a new lease on life. This is our family Success Story. After years of yo-yo dieting and the combination of age and obesity beginning to show their signs, I knew something had to be done.… Continue »

When I was 39 years young, I was in desperate need of new knees. I had arthritis in both of them and the 350 pounds of body weight I carried just wore them down, bone on bone. My orthopedist refused to replace them until I lost a substantial amount of weight. He suggested that I… Continue »

My name is Brenda Liz Mendez. At the age of 34, people would tell me that I was a very beautiful person. But my outer appearance did not match my inner beauty. So in September 2008, I made up my mind to have gastric bypass surgery. For my whole life, I have been overweight. Really,… Continue »

I started considering weight loss surgery 4 years ago while on the porch of a bed and breakfast in Cape May, NJ for my wedding anniversary. I was drinking beers and eating pretzels. I had just heard about the LAP-BAND procedure and thought what an easy way out of my obesity. What a big mistake… Continue »

If you’re considering bariatric surgery and are reading this, you’re headed in the right direction. Before I tell you why you just ran into a goldmine, I’m going to tell you a bit about who I am and why I’m a strong supporter of New Jersey Bariatrics. Since early childhood, I’ve been in a consistent… Continue »