Advanced bariatric surgery
If diet changes and exercise aren’t enough to lose weight, we can help you.
Bariatric surgery can help you overcome obesity and achieve better health so you can reach your goals. At Portsmouth Regional Hospital, our weight loss care team is here to support you before, during and after surgery, offering respectful, high-quality care.
Considering weight loss surgery?
Weight loss surgery can be an excellent option if you struggle to lose weight and keep it off in the long term. We encourage you to take our eligibility assessment and contact our specialists today.
Weight loss surgery can be an excellent option if you struggle to lose weight and keep it off in the long term. We encourage you to take our eligibility assessment and contact our specialists today.
Our surgical weight loss program
Weight loss surgery, or bariatric surgery, is the general term for various weight loss surgical procedures designed to treat obesity. These procedures reduce the stomach size to help you lose weight.
Types of weight loss surgery we offer
Our bariatric surgeons are trained in robotic and laparoscopic bariatric surgery techniques. These procedures can be performed through tiny incisions, offering potential benefits such as minimized scarring, a shorter hospital stay and faster recovery.
Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (gastric sleeve surgery)
Gastric sleeve surgery removes about 80 percent of the stomach — including the section that produces ghrelin. This hormone increases your desire to eat.
Roux-en-y gastric bypass (RYGB) surgery
During this procedure, surgeons divide the stomach into two sections. The smaller section serves as your working stomach, which can hold a limited amount (less than two ounces) of food. The other area of your stomach remains in place to help with digestion.
Revision weight loss surgery
Revision weight loss surgery, or bariatric surgery revision, may be right for you if you have already undergone a form of bariatric surgery, have experienced bariatric surgery complications or have not achieved significant weight loss results.
Candidates for weight loss surgery
Achieving sustained weight loss is a challenge. To be considered for weight loss surgery, the following criteria would need to be met. You must:
- Be 100 pounds or more over ideal body weight, or
- Have a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or higher
For more information about our bariatric surgery resources, call (603) 334-2006.
Postsurgical services
A transformative weight loss journey requires work and commitment. Accepting new rules for eating and food selection is key to long-term success. We’ve designed our comprehensive nutritional counseling program, support and follow-up education to help you reach your goals.
Holistic weight loss services
Our bariatric surgeons know how to handle your special needs before, during and after weight loss surgery. With a substantially changed lifestyle, you may deal with issues such as nutritional deficiencies, low blood sugar levels, depression or other addictions. We place great emphasis on education and behavior modification. Our holistic care includes:
- Nutritional counseling
- Ongoing postsurgical visits for up to five years
- On-site and online support groups
- Rehabilitation services
Although bariatric surgery has been shown to be an effective approach to weight loss, remember that the surgery is only a tool. A successful outcome depends on your commitment to a long-term lifestyle change.
Support groups
Support groups give you an invaluable opportunity to gather information, share your personal weight loss experiences and learn from others’ experiences. These groups help with the physical and emotional issues surrounding weight loss surgery and provide the continuing support and encouragement needed to reach your goals.
We are now offering combined preoperative and postoperative support groups both online and in person. Attending a support group is crucial to your success and is a mandatory part of your care with us. You'll have access to our dietitian, psychologist and bariatric nurse. Sessions are open to anyone who has had or is planning to have weight loss surgery.
Presurgical and postsugical support groups
- In person — Second Monday of the month from 5:30pm to 6:30pm in our bariatric office at 330 Borthwick Ave., Suite 102
- Online — Second Monday of every month from 12:00pm to 12:45pm virtually via WebEx
Please provide your email to a member of our team to add you to the mailing list. RSVP’s will be required for anyone that is interested in attending either meeting.
Nationally recognized bariatric surgery
We are home to the longest-standing bariatric surgery program in the state. Here, you get an unmatched level of experience, education and support to help you on your weight loss journey. Our bariatric surgery program is nationally accredited with the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Improvement Quality. This recognition signifies our leadership in reaching the highest standard for quality and outcomes.
Multidisciplinary weight loss team
Bariatric surgery is just one part of the weight loss process. Our experienced, multidisciplinary team includes dietitians, nurses, social workers, providers and surgeons. These specialists work together to help you understand your surgical weight loss options, guide you through surgery and prepare you for a new lifestyle.
We have helped more than 2,200 people from the Seacoast Region. Our team can help you build a nutrition and exercise plan to guide you in your weight loss journey toward overall better health and longevity.