NJ Bariatric Institute Bariatric Center

Thank You Dr. Bertha for giving me the opportunity to get my life back! I can't believe a year ago I felt like there was NO HOPE and now in the beginning of 2012 only 4 months after my Bypass and I'm already halfway to SKINNY. My Health has improved and my energy and my LIFE ARE BACK! Thank you and your staff for being patient with all my questions and helping me to do what I needed to get my Surgery!

Thanks to Dr Bertha and his Office Staff. I know I can be a 'Challenge" when it comes to seeing the positives in situations, but after much thinking I finally took the plunge and had gastric banding done in begining of 2012. SO My New Years Resolution was definitely to Get Healthy and Loose Weight! I appreciate that he stuck with me, and his staff stuck with me and prodded me when I needed to get things done for my insurance.

Now I've lost 25 pounds this first month and I am already feeling like a New Person and I'm positive there are even better things coming around the corner with a NU ME! Thank You!

I just wanted anyone in the Northern New Jersey area thinking about bariatric surgery to be made aware of just how great Dr. Nicholas Bertha and his office staff are....I have been struggling with my weight for as long as I can remember(as most of us on here have been) I knew that I was going to have to pay for my surgery out of pocket and let me tell you that Dr. Bertha and Sammie in his billing department were nothing short of a miracle team! Sammie was always available to answer any and all of my questions prior to my surgery(June 13, 2011) and was willing to help me in anyway to make sure that my surgery and went smooth! I had a bit of a billing issue after my surgery between the hospital and the anesthesia's office and both Dr. Bertha and Sammie really went above and beyond to fight for me, not only did Sammie calli both the Anesthesia's office as well as the Hospital when I was beyond frustrated, but Dr. Bertha also spoke to the board at the hospital to make sure my problem was solved in a timely manor, I can't tell you what an honor and a relief it was to have both of them do so much for me! I went from being so stressed out to feeling like a huge weight was lifted off my shoulders when the issue was resolved! I can't say enough about their professionalism, their pleasane dispositions and also to the way they resolved any and all issues extremely fast! I can't thank both of them enough for not only helping me give myself a chance at a better and healthier life, but doing it with a smile on their face and making me feel like I was the number 1 patient and priority! The Lap Band has been the best decision that I have made in my lifetime and the decision was only made easier knowing you can count on people like Dr. Bertha, Sammie and the rest of his office staff! I have had such a great experience with everything start to finish....Thanks for helping me change my life! I strongly recommend that anyone in the North Jersey area make an appointment with Dr. Bertha if you are considering weight loss surgery of any type!!

Julie

Thank you Dr. Bertha! Since my band in December I have lost 90 pounds. Truly life changing!

I had my band put in back in 2007. It's been a good thing as I'm much healthier even though I could stand to loose a few more pounds. I recently went back to set up a band adjustment to help me to get back on track.

Dr. Bertha is very to the point.... time to get focused and "Back to Basics", which is so true. I was very happy to see the New Band Center located right in the same building. So I was set up for an adjustment which I did today. It was fast, easy, no hassles with crowds or sick people.

Thank You Dr Bertha! Your encouragement is great and your group helps by making it simple to do what I need to do. Thanks for everything!

I have been a patient of Dr. Bertha's since 2008. I think he is excellent and he certainly helped to motivate me when I saw him for my yearly appt recently. I would have hoped to have lost more with my band, but at least it is still coming off . I was pleased to hear about the new Banding Center in the same building as his office and will be going there for my yearly swallow and and adjustment.

I spoke with someone in his office about the "Back to Basics" Approach and am hopeful with this renewed support I can get back on track and continue on my weight loss journey!

Thanks again to Dr. Bertha and everyone in his office for being so helpful!

Dr Bertha is the best! My husband and I were very impressed that he took as much time as we needed and answered all our questions. This was the best decision I have made. I had my band put in 2 months ago and I'm already down 32 pounds and able to sit outside and enjoy this nice weather!

Thank You Dr. Bertha! I appreciate that you see your patients as more than just another person on the table. You truely care about your patients and their success in this journey. I was impressed that your office takes the journey with the patient! Thanks again!

Thank You Dr Bertha! This has been an awesome journey for me and I need to Thank You for making this possible. I do realize that you did the surgery and put in the "TOOL" and it's up to me to be successful, but I think you deserve a round of applause for still caring about me even after you did the job. So many doctors do the surgery and then move on to new patients.

Your practice is different... you really are dedicated to the WHOLE PICTURE and make an effort to stay in touch and make sure we are doing what we should be doing to stay on track.

I recently came in for my yearly check and was pleasantly surprised to see you now have the ability to do the band adjustments at the Banding Centers of America. Thanks to Pat for getting me scheduled in there so quick and thanks to Tim and Dr Bertha for a fast and painless process the day of my adjustment.

I appreciate getting my health and my life back and take my hat off to Dr. Bertha for caring about his patients and their needs! I'll see you soon,

Thank you Dr. Bertha! I knew this was the right thing to do... but it still didn't take away my fears of actually going forward... but You DID! You listened to my concerns... took the time to address each and I really appreciate that! This sets you apart from many in your field!

I'm in the beginning of my journey ... feeling great... loosing weight and excited to see you for my first fill!

Your office staff was there for me as well and I appreciate their efforts to get my apporval done and looking forward to a longtime relationship with your group! Thanks SO MUCH!

Thank You Dr Bertha for all that you Do and all you put up with! I'm sure we can be challenging... as I know I am.. But you were right there to answer my questions and I appreciate it. Spring has finally Sprung and I can't wait to have to buy some new summer Clothes! Had my first adjustement at the Band Center and it was easy and I've dropped 10 more pounds! Thank YOU SO MUCH!