Gracie Burns, Author at Bariatric Surgery Jersey Shore

woman taking her glp-1 shot in New Jersey

Weight Loss

GLP-1 Medications & Side Effects: What Patients Should Know

You may have started a GLP-1 medication and noticed that you feel full much sooner than usual. Perhaps your cravings have decreased, but you are…

Gracie BurnsJune 16, 2026

healthy family at the park together in New Jersey

Health and Fitness

10 Low-Cost Ways Families Can Build Healthy Habits

Building healthy habits does not require expensive gym memberships, complicated meal plans, or major lifestyle changes. In most cases, lasting wellness comes from small, consistent…

Gracie BurnsJune 15, 2026

Bariatric

How to Mentally Prepare for Bariatric Surgery

You may have spent years trying to lose weight through diets, exercise plans, medications, or lifestyle changes, only to feel frustrated by temporary results or…

Gracie BurnsMay 26, 2026

woman with a inguinal hernia in New Jersey

Surgery

Inguinal vs. Hiatal Hernia: What’s the Difference?

You bend down to lift a heavy box and feel a sharp pressure in your groin. Or maybe you’ve spent months dealing with heartburn, chest…

Gracie BurnsMay 26, 2026

Surgery

What Happens to Your Body After Bariatric Surgery?

After bariatric surgery, you expect some major changes, but what follows can feel faster and more dramatic than you imagined. Your appetite shifts, your energy…

Gracie BurnsApril 28, 2026

Weight Loss

The Role of a Nutritionist in Successful Weight Loss

You’ve tried cutting calories, following trending diets, and pushing through workouts, yet the results don’t last. The frustration builds when you’re unsure what your body…

Gracie BurnsApril 28, 2026

woman recovering at home after her gastrectomy in New Jersey

Surgery

Gastrectomy Recovery at Home: A Patient Guide

Gastrectomy is a surgical procedure that removes part or all of the stomach and is sometimes recommended for patients with severe obesity, stomach cancer, chronic…

Gracie BurnsMarch 31, 2026

Surgery

Acid Reflux Surgery Recovery: 8 Tips for Healing

Recovery after acid reflux surgery is just as important as the procedure itself. The way you care for your body during the healing phase can…

Gracie BurnsMarch 30, 2026

woman after weight loss surgery in New Jersey

Surgery Weight Loss

What to Expect at Your First Weight Loss Surgery Consultation

If you’ve struggled with your weight for years, you may feel hopeful and nervous about taking the next step. You might wonder whether surgery is…

Gracie BurnsFebruary 17, 2026

Bariatric

7 Important Questions to Ask Your Bariatric Surgeon

Choosing bariatric surgery is one of the most significant health decisions you will ever make. You want lasting weight loss, better mobility, and relief from…

Gracie BurnsFebruary 17, 2026