Question:
Anyone out there who has had the surgery at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in NH?

I am beginning the process of gathering information about Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH. This is the only hospital that I am aware of that has a bariatric program. Like to hear your comments about their process. I understand that there is a 15 lb weight loss required. Has this been difficult for anyone? What were your experiences with this hospital.    — [Anonymous] (posted on August 28, 2001)

August 27, 2001
Depending on where you live, Dr. Laurie Spaulding in Burlington, VT also does gastric bypass surgery but she only does the open surgery. You are also required to attend 3 support grup meetings before they schedule surgery. One thing you should make sure you do is go to your physician and have them send your medical records for the last year to Dartmouth. I forgot to do this and because of that I could have had my first appointment 2 weeks ago. As far as the 15 lbs it's just something you have to do. I'm working on it now and have lost 6 lbs in a week so far. It's hard but if you are motivated and ready to have surgery losing the 15lbs will prove that. You have to prove that you can eat less now, you have to be able to control yourself or you won't be able to after surgery. It really does make sense when you think about it. Good luck!
   — [Anonymous]

August 28, 2001
My experience with Dartmouth Hospital was great. I had my surgery there last Sept 6. almost a year now!! I have lost 106 lbs so far, I wish it was more but I have a lot of other problems too, so I guess that is pretty good. Feel free to email me on any help I can give you. Good Luck
   — [Anonymous]

August 28, 2001
Hello I just posted to this inquiry, I really ment to leave my name sorry. Carol Mikels
   — Carol M.