Effective Monday, March 25, 2024, We have moved to a new building and suite at CentraState Medical Center in Freehold, NJ:
Effective Monday, March 25, 2024, We have moved to a new building and suite at CentraState Medical Center in Freehold, NJ:
“Weight loss in the Hardware Department!” Cheers to Carmen (left) and Eridania, two friends who used Home Depot’s employer-paid surgery program to have gastric sleeve surgery with us. Eridania lost 120 pounds in 9 months; Carmen has lost almost 50 in 5 months. “Standing 10+ hours daily was killing my feet and energy level, says Eridania. “Now I can do so much more during the day and go out after work!”
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 example, stating you want to “get in shape, lose weight or get healthy” are all great ideas, but they are tough to achieve without detailed steps to follow.
One helpful way to make resolutions stick is to set up a S.M.A.R.T. goal:
Make your goal very specific
How will you know if you achieved your goal? What measurements are you going to use?
Make sure you can attain this goal in the time frame you set up
The goal you set up should be aligned with your overall objective
The amount of time you set up to allow to achieve the goal
If your resolution is “I am going to get into better shape this year,” your S.M.A.R.T. goal could be so “I will walk 30 minutes 5 times per week.” Obviously, your SMART goal is a specific goal with defined measurements—30 minutes and 5X/weekly, and it specifically aligns with getting into better shape (making it relevant).
What happens if I achieve my goal and it is very easy?
Two options:
1) Pat yourself on the back for a ‘mission accomplished.
2) Boost your goal up a notch (or two)
What happens if I achieve my goal and it is challenging to accomplish? Keep the same goal and re-evaluate weekly; when the goal gets easier – push yourself to a higher challenge.
What happens if I am not able to achieve my goal? Do not give up!
IF you did not achieve your goal, look back and figure out what may have hindered your success. Then, try to overcome these obstacles and try again. Some goals look easily achievable on paper (or in your mind) but are more complicated in reality.
Changing bad habits is difficult, no question about it. However, if you set out a well-defined strategy to achieve the goal for yourself, you have a much higher chance for success! In the comment section below, let me know how your 2024 goals are going so far. If you have questions or challenges, I’ll be happy to reply with some suggestions.
Good luck and wishing you every success in 2024!
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.
If you are suffering from stones in the gallbladder, you may experience intermittent pain in the right upper abdominal region. The pain typically starts after eating and may cause nausea, vomiting or bloating. Fever may or may not be present.
People who have severe symptoms from gallstones (usually diagnosed by an ultrasound) frequently have their gallbladder removed through a minimally invasive procedure called a laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
If surgery is recommended, what are the benefits of laparoscopic gallbladder surgery?
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Your Freehold and Jackson, NJ-based Gallbladder Center team of GI specialists will be by your side before, during and after your gallbladder removal is performed. We combine our advanced professional surgical training, technical skills and modern surgical facilities to ensure the best result for you. While this procedure has a very low risk of complications, it is imperative to choose an experienced board-certified, laparoscopic surgeon to perform your gallbladder operation.
Prime Surgicare medical director and advanced laparoscopic surgeon Dr. Seun Sowemimo performs minimally-invasive surgeries several times per week at these central NJ hospitals and is an in-network provider with Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield (Horizon Blue) of New Jersey:
Call our friendly and experienced surgical staff at (732) 414-2707 to make a prompt appointment to discuss your gallbladder case.