Hi Karen,

Welcome back to Lil Rhody! Sorry for the delay in responding to your post.

As far as I know, Dr. Dieter Pohl and Dr. Jeannine Giovanni are the only bariatric surgeons in RI who accept other surgeons' patients. You can reach his office at (401) 521-6310.

Being a patient of Dr. Pohl and a patient advocate to both docs, I highly recommend them.

They sell Proti shakes in there office, as well as, multi-vitamins.

I sell Bariatric products myself and would be glad to help you with your protein and vitamin choices.

If you're looking for a nutritionist, there are many in RI who are very very good. I, personally, use Heather Gagliardi at Nutrition, Inc. (401) 490-0900.

If you are interested in attending support groups, please check out my profile for the calendar. We have several in RI. It doesn't matter where you had your surgery or who did you surgery. You are welcome to attend support groups at any RI location.

If interested in getting to know some of us on a personal level, please feel free to call me any time. We'll gladly arrange a get-together and chit chat!

Again....welcome back!

Jules

Hi Karen, I have heard wonderful things about Dr. Stephen Petteruti. He is a family doc and is certified in bariatrics. His website is http://www.petterutibariatrics.com/  or Petteruti Bariatric Medicine. I know he sells protein bars and shakes as well as vitamins and supplements.

You moved back to RI awhile now, but can hurt to let you know about it. Hope your move went well.

I had to do them also... just find a stretch mark - it hurts less in a stretch mark!!

Yet another hurdle completed...  All my paperwork was sent into my Insurance provider this morning.  Cheryl from the surgeons office said that my provider usually has a one week turnaround, so hopefully early next week, or if i hit the lottery, by Friday I should have my answer from them...  I HATE WAITING, did I mention that.

Thanks a ton... I just finished everything test wise Tuesday. Cherry's out today so I will call her tomorrow to get a feel... I am so anxious to get this going. I went to the seminar in December and feel like this is taking so long. I really want to start my new life You are a fantastic resource by the way. I truly enjoyed you presenting at the seminar. Your life experience is truly motivational...