Hi all, I am new to this Board. I am anticipating a move to the Upper Valley and will need to find a qualified bariatric surgeon who will continue to work with me as a long-term post-op. I had RNY in 2004 and went from 365 to 140, and after a slight rebound, I am maintaining a current weight of 155. Can anyone advise on the bariatric community in your beautiful state? I don't see any NH surgeons listed with OH. Any help you can provide is greatly appreciated - I hope to attend support groups as well. Thanks so much. Maureen

Bobbi,

Have you tried the sugar-free "sweets"?  Also, I bake with splenda and the food is great and no sugar!  Other than what comes from milk if used.  If you can't cut the addiction, at least change the type of sweet.  You could make a batch of brownies or cupcakes (you can make your own frosting with splenda also) and individualize them so you can grab one and still feel like you aren't depriving yourself.  I can't tell you their names but... When I was trying to lose weight years ago, the nutritionists at Exeter Hospital were EXTREMELY helpful.  It's not Portsmouth so you may want to give them a shot?  Hope this helps!

Becca

Walk around the buffet and scout it out first.  I found that steamed veggies were good.  I also took some chicken chow mein.  It was in a lighter sauce than some of the others.  I had no problem with crab rangoons, egg rolls, or chicken wings.  Just remember the sodium is high in chinese food, and so is the fat.  If you can find something in a light sauce, that would be better.  I did realize that I ate way, way less than I ever did before.  Oh I did stay away from the pork and chicken teryaki.  Seemed a bit dry.

You are too funny Rosemary!   Hope everything else is going well?

i'm going to set my goal for the month at 1000.. it is going to be a struggle to get it due to having a very busy month and with the heat but i will get there !!!

dave