Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery at Monmouth Medical Center

Welcome to Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery at Monmouth Medical Center. At this facility we utilize an enhanced recovery pathway for our surgical patients. Enhanced Recovery is an evidence-based approach designed to help people recover more quickly from surgery. We will work closely with you and your support system to help ensure a safe and speedy recovery.

Enhanced Recovery After Bariatric Surgery Brochure (PDF)

Preparing for Bariatric Surgery at Monmouth Medical Center

Early Recovery After Surgery Patient Pathway

Post Surgery HELP Card

• Please call your surgeon with any questions or concerns, or if you experience any of the following:
  • Abdominal Pain
  • Fatigue
  • Wound Issue
  • Dehydration
  • Fever
  • Diarrhea
  • Nausea and Vomiting
• For an emergency: Call 911
• If you are not sure: Call your surgeon’s office. During non-office hours you will be directed to the answering service. Please leave a message and the on-call surgeon will return your call.
• At another hospital: Call your surgeon’s office.
• For something non-urgent: Call your surgeon’s office during regular business hours to speak with a nurse or staff member that can assist you.

Bariatric Surgery Program Outcomes

At Monmouth Medical Center, we are an Accredited Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Comprehensive Center. This prestigious designation from the American College of Surgeons consists of maintaining high level standards of care for our patients.

Our metabolic and bariatric surgery team tracks and evaluates many performance measures and compares them to national data to see how we are doing compared to other bariatric centers. The data we collect:

• Surgical volumes
• Clinical outcomes for Sleeve Gastrectomy surgeries
• Clinical outcomes for Gastric Bypass surgeries

Surgical Volumes

Bariatric programs that perform a higher volume of surgeries have better outcomes. Below is a breakdown of surgical volume at Monmouth Medical Center for Calendar Year 2024:

Clinical Outcomes – Sleeve Gastrectomy

At Monmouth Medical Center, our rate of complications for Calendar year 2024 are relatively low and we perform better than other bariatric centers nationwide. Here is a breakdown of how we compare to national averages.

Clinical Outcomes – Gastric Bypass

Our rate of complications for Gastric Bypass surgeries are better than national averages as well.

We will continue to monitor our patient outcomes to ensure they are receiving the highest level of quality care.

Data source: Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBS AQIP) national data registry.

Contacts:

Amber Cutone, MSN, CBN, RN-BC, Regional Director, Bariatric Surgery
Amber.Cutone@rwjbh.org
732-923-6070

Jennifer Lord, BSN, Patient Navigator
Jennifer.Lord@rwjbh.org
732-923-6070