New Hampshire Surgical Weight Loss Center

05/03/2022

If anyone is interested in joining our private group please let me know!

01/12/2022

Happy New Year from all of us at the New Hampshire Medical and Surgical Weight Loss Center!
If you are interested in joining our closed Facebook group please send us a message and I will add you to the group!
Thank you!

07/19/2021

If you know someone who can benefit from a Virtual Weight Loss Info Session please share with someone you know!

Portsmouth Regional Hospital offers surgical weight loss solutions (bariatric surgery) for individuals who have not been able to lose weight with dedicated diet and exercise attempts. Learn more by attending our Virtual Weight Loss Seminar on Monday, July 26 from 5 - 6 p.m.
https://bit.ly/3kywAtN

07/12/2021

Hi Everyone! We have a change to our support groups this evening. Our post op support group will start at 4pm and the pre op support group will start afterwards at 445. The meetings will be 45 minutes tonight. The emails have been sent out so if you did not receive one please let me know. thanks!

06/15/2021

Portsmouth Regional Hospital Virtual Weight Loss Seminar
Monday, June 21, from 5 to 6 pm

Please join us for this "virtual" opportunity to explore weight loss options at Portsmouth Regional Hospital and hosted by Jessica LaFleur, RD, LD MBSCR, and Bernard Benedetto, MD, Bariatric Surgeon. Learn about our medical and surgical weight loss options and identify how to get started with Portsmouth's nationally recognized Bariatric program. This on-line seminar is free and will feature an engaging presentation followed by time for questions & answers. Register today:

https://bit.ly/3ixTBMr

05/21/2021

Weight loss surgery may be an option for some who have not experienced success losing weight through traditional methods. In some cases, it may prevent or partially reverse serious medical conditions.⁣
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Find out if you’re a candidate for weight loss surgery by answering a short series of questions: https://bit.ly/3u9dknQ
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Your results will be sent to you via email within minutes.⁣
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05/18/2021

If you are interested in joining the private face book group please send us a request and we will add you to the group!
The closed group is PRH Weight Loss.
Thank you!

05/10/2021

Good morning! Just a reminder for those who haven't seen the invite, our pre and post op support groups have been moved to Wednesday May 12th, same times. Please let me know if you did not receive an invite. thank you!
Jess

05/03/2021

We are going to transition this New Hampshire Surgical Weight Loss Center FB business page to a private group where members have a safe space to ask medical and surgical weight loss questions. Please be on the look out for an invitation to this new FB group -- PRH Weight Loss -- by the week of May 17.

04/12/2021

Our own Senior Dietitian and Bariatric Coordinator Jennifer Williams contributed to this story about weight gain during COVID-19 and how to shed those pandemic pounds!

“People are trying to balance working from home, homeschooling their children and often times, making healthy food choices may not be a priority."

04/08/2021

Congratulations to our NH Medical & Surgical Weight Loss Center team!

PRH announced that its designation as an Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in New Hampshire as a Blue Distinction® Center for Bariatric Surgery was recently renewed, as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program. Blue Distinction Centers are nationally designated healthcare facilities that show a commitment to delivering high quality patient safety and better health outcomes, based on objective measures that were developed with input from the medical community and leading accreditation and quality organizations.

The Blue Distinction Centers for Bariatric Surgery program provides a full range of bariatric surgery care, including surgical care, post-operative care, outpatient follow-up care, and patient education.

To receive a Blue Distinction Centers for Bariatric Surgery designation, a healthcare facility must demonstrate success in meeting patient safety measures as well as bariatric-specific quality measures, including complication and readmission rate for laparoscopic procedures in sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, and adjustable gastric band. All designated facilities must also be nationally accredited at both the facility and bariatric program-specific levels.

04/01/2021

We are still having our pre and post op support groups virtually. If you are interested in attending, please send me your email and I will add you to the meeting! The support group meetings are held the 2nd Monday of the month. The post op group is at 530pm and the pre op group is held at 630pm.
Our next one is scheduled for April 12th!
Thanks!
Jess

04/01/2021

Happy Spring!
We are going to start sharing recipes again!
Try this cilantro lime chicken with Avocado salsa-it is delicious!
https://gimmedelicious.com/grilled-avocado-chicken/
Enjoy!

Healthy Cilantro Lime grilled chicken topped with fresh avocado salsa making this dish a DELICIOUS low-carb & Keto Dinner in under 30 minutes! Grilled chicken is a great lunch and dinner option because it's low in

12/30/2020

11/03/2020

Great article featuring our own Dr. Bernard Bendetto about the demand for weight loss surgery during COVID-19.

Portsmouth Regional Hospital reports seeing an uptick in people choosing to have bariatric surgery and expects a record number of patients will undergo the procedure in the first quarter of

09/25/2020

So proud of this crew and program!

The New Hampshire Medical & Surgical Weight Loss Center at Portsmouth Regional Hospital is proud to be recognized for our expertise in bariatric surgery by Blue Cross Blue Shield as the only Blue Distinction Center on the Seacoast. Learn more by watching our very special "Close to Home" weight loss story: https://bit.ly/3639cx8

07/20/2020

This is a great "Guest View" article on healthy eating and weight loss relative to fighting COVID-19. Our team of bariatric surgical providers from Atlantic Surgical Associates works with Chief Medical Officer Travis Harker, MD and Appledore Medical Group on a daily basis to help our patients achieve their health and weight loss goals.

As we continue to experience the first wave of COVID-19, preliminary data clearly reveals that severe infections are impacting some people more than

07/13/2020

Good afternoon! Just a reminder that the pre op and post op support group will be tonight! Jen sent out emails to everyone who has signed up. If you didn't get the email, please contact Jen at: jennifer.williams21@hcahealthcare.com! thanks:)

07/10/2020

Great food safety tips from our own Jennifer Williams!

EXETER – As we fire up backyard barbecues and enjoy picnics at the beach, area doctors remind that failing to properly heat or refrigerate food can

06/04/2020

Good morning! Just a quick reminder that our post op support group will be on Monday June 8th at 530 pm virtually and the pre op support groups will follow immediately after at 630pm! Please let us know if you wish to join and I can add you to the list! We will send out the invite on Monday morning. thanks!

05/20/2020

Here is another quick, easy and healthy recipe! Enjoy:)

https://www.skinnytaste.com/baked-chicken-parmesan/

The Best Chicken Parmesan recipe, made a bit healthier! Breaded chicken cutlets are baked, not fried yet the chicken is so moist and full of flavor.

05/20/2020

Hi Everyone!

Here is a great recipe for spring/summer side dishes! Let us know if you like it!

https://www.onceuponachef.com/recipes/black-bean-salad-with-corn-red-peppers-avocado-lime-cilantro-vinaigrette.html

TESTED & PERFECTED RECIPE - This make-ahead and festive black bean salad with corn and avocado is a huge crowd-pleaser. Perfect for a summer cookout!

05/12/2020

Good afternoon!

The support group last night was a huge success! I will continue to send invites for those who send me their emails to join the webex. I am going to keep a running list-if you can make it great, if not I will continue to send you invites moving forward to attend future meetings. If you did not attend last night, let me know if you would like to be added to the list! The virtual meetings will be held the 2nd Monday of the month at 5:30pm. Our next support group will be on June 8th!

Also-stay tuned for some recipe sharing as requested in our meeting last night!

05/08/2020

Hi Everyone!

Last call for anyone who wants to join the virtual support group on Monday night at 530pm! Please call or email me: jessica.lafleur@hcahealthcare.com.

Thank you and have a nice weekend:)

05/05/2020

Good morning!
The New Hampshire Medical & Surgical Weight Loss Center is still open and we are actively seeing patients! We are also offering telehealth with our providers if you would prefer your visit be done remotely.
We started relaunching our bariatric surgeries this week for patients. Each individual will be evaluated to see if they meet criteria during this initial roll out. Please contact me if you have questions regarding this process.
Please also refer to my previous post on our post-op support group relaunch. This will be done remotely. If you are interested, please call or email me directly: jessica.lafleur@hcahealthcare.com and I will sign you up.

Please reach out if have any questions! We hope everyone is well!

04/30/2020

Good morning! We are going to offer a virtual support group on May 11th at 530 pm for post operative patients who are interested in meeting together as a group again via phone and/or video! If you are interested, please email me at jessica.lafleur@hcahealthcare.com or call 603-433-4984 so that I can provide you with more information! You can also send me a message with your email. Looking forward to speaking with you all again and we hope to provide you with support and encouragement along with tips to stay on track!

04/21/2020

Good morning! We got a glimpse of nice weather this weekend which made me motivated to start thinking of summer recipes and appetizers!
This appetizer is one of my favorites and it is really easy to make:
1 container low fat cottage cheese.
1 can black beans (drained and rinsed)
1 cup frozen corn thawed
1/2 packet of taco seasoning mix
1/4 cup chopped red onion.
Mix together and then serve with whole grain pita chips or veggies! It is delicious:)
Let us know what you think!

03/20/2020

The Canned Food Alliance www.mealtime.org is an excellent resource if you are in need of making healthy meals with canned goods. Check it out! If you try a recipe, let us know!

The Canned Food Alliance is a group of steelmakers, can makers, select food processors & members promoting nutritional & convenience benefits of canned food.

03/20/2020

If you are having trouble finding bread products in the stores, this recipe may be something to try. It was sent to us by one of our own! Let us know if you tried it! Feel free to add a comment about tips or tricks on how you made it.

Navajo Flatbread:
Makes 6

2 cups flour
1 - 1 1/4 cup of lukewarm water
1 tbsp baking soda
1 tsp kosher salt
1 tbsp oil/butter/shortening

Mix dry ingredients together and add most of the water, mix and add small amounts of water gradually until it has the consistency of tacky pizza dough.
Knead for a few minutes.
Let rest in greased bowl for 30- 60 minutes.
Divide into 6 pieces and roll out on floured surface thin. (Tortilla thickness)
Heat griddle to 350 degrees F.
Cook until golden brown spots and flip, cooking until done.
They can be made ahead and kept under a flour towel or frozen for later use.

03/05/2020

At Portsmouth Regional Hospital and the New Hampshire Medical & Surgical Weight Loss Center, we are committed to preventing the spread of infection to protect our patients and communities. Out of an abundance of caution, we have decided to cancel the Bariatric Pre & Post Op Support Groups on Monday March 9th. We will revisit this decision on a regular basis for future support groups and communicate clearly regarding each support group to come. Thank you for your cooperation.

02/10/2020

Hi Everyone!
We have Emily from physical therapy speaking at our post op support group this evening to discuss exercise after surgery! See you at 530!

02/07/2020

We had a technical error, but we've been notified and are working to fix it. We're sorry for the inconvenience. Please call 844-671-4210 for assistance.

02/01/2020

A light and healthy dip you want to make again! https://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-cowboy-caviar-248214 -248214

Your basic bean salsa is getting a serious upgrade.

01/29/2020

Here is another recipe that you could make on Super Bowl Sunday! This is another one of my favorites:)
https://www.skinnytaste.com/skinny-baked-mozzarella-sticks/

Hot mozzarella sticks – I can't think of a more popular finger food for both kids and adults alike. My oldest daughter Karina LOVES them and these never disappoint! Made lighter with part-skim mozzarella then coated with crispy seasoned breadcrumbs and baked (not fried!) until hot and golden. Serv...

01/27/2020

Super Bowl Sunday will be here this weekend! Have you thought of some healthy appetizers to make? If not, we will provide you with a recipe a day over the next week! We hope you enjoy them!
https://karalydon.com/recipes/instant-pot-buffalo-cauliflower-dip/

Instant Pot Buffalo Cauliflower Dip is a vegetarian wing dip that's easy to make without the hassle of turning on your oven and using a food processor.

01/27/2020

Good morning! Just a quick reminder that we changed the structure of our preop support groups and there will not be a support group tonight. The next preop support group will be on February 10th at 630! If anyone would be willing to speak please let me know! thank you:)

12/12/2019

Good afternoon! We are going to have our pre op support group on 12/23 now! Please spread the word for those who still need to attend:)

12/09/2019

Hello! Just one last quick reminder about our celebration of success support group tonight at 530pm in the hospital classrooms! If you haven't already RSVP'd please let me know ASAP! Looking forward to seeing you all there:)

12/03/2019

Hi Everyone!
Just a quick reminder that our celebration of success support group is coming up this Monday 12/9 at 530pm! If you haven't already RSVP'd please do so ASAP as I need a final headcount to forecast how much food to prepare! You can either call the office: 603-334-2006 or send me a message directly!
Our menu is going to consist of: Chicken skewers, veggie platter with hummus, gluten free pizzas with various toppings and a high protein qunioa salad! We will also have fruit infused water and protein shakes for those who are not quite on solids yet! You are welcome to dress up for the Holiday if you want but do not feel like you need to:) We will have Holiday music and this will be at time to celebrate your journey! We are looking forward to seeing you there!