Alex Brecher

Curious if you're using our App or our mobile site ? We're still waiting on Apple to release our next iOS update which resolves most issues.

I personally used Dr Christine Ren-Fielding for my surgery but Dr. Schwack has filled/unfilled me on occasion. He's a really sweet guy and I've only heard positive things from people I know that have used him as their surgeon. Send him my regards please the next time you see him.

Just sent you an email.

We're waiting in queue for Apple to release our next iOS version which allows us to fix these issues. Nothing has been fixed or resolved yet. I really appreciate everyone's patience.....

Please see http://www.bariatricpal.com/index.php?app=core&module=usercp&tab=core&area=email

I hear your first prob and we're looking to see what we can do about it. The group is still private and non-members get a pop up requesting a password in order to access the group forum. Chat is available on your mobile from your phones browser, not via our app. We hope to add chat to our app very shortly.

Chat is available in any browser, including mobile. Just visit http://www.bariatricpal.com/page/bariatricpal_chat.html .

We should have the app crashing issues resolved later today. We really appreciate everyone's feedback and patience while we troubleshoot the reported issues.

We read each and every post when it comes to the apps. We will have them fixed asap.

It's not really live until October. This is just a little content teaser for what's about to be served shortly. Watching the first course really educated me on the complexities of Obesity.

The Ethicon Online MARS Course is LIVE! I took part in the initial MARS course and found it quite fascinating. Anyone that has an interest in Obesity and Bariatrics should take this free online course.

We're going to attempt to rejuvenate the chat room. Please see this topic for our next scheduled Live chat.

Emailed you.

If possible, please send me your crash reports via email to alex@BariatricPal.com. It'll help us troubleshoot your issue. You can find the crash log for iOS by following steps: Sync your device to iTunes. Find the crash log under the path... For MAC: /Users/<YourUsername>/Library/Logs/CrashReporter/MobileDevice/<YourDeviceName>/ For Windows 7 / Vista: C:\Users\<USERNAME>\AppData\Roaming\Apple computer\Logs\CrashReporter\MobileDevice\<DEVICE_NAME> For Windows XP: C:\Documents and Settings\<USERNAME>\Application Data\Apple computer\Logs\CrashReporter\<DEVICE_NAME>

We should have an update available shortly which will address these issues.

We'd love to have you running a Baltimore based support group. Here's more info on how to get one going: http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/303015-were-launching-bariatricpal-local-chapters/#entry3423124

Looking for a reason to go to Orlando, Florida? This could be your excuse! This September 25-27 is Your Weight Matters! The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) sponsors the event, which is a non-profit organization that advocates for individuals who are affected by obesity. Your Weight Matters! is an initiative to help you take control of your weight. The national convention is focused on…you! It gives you the chance to mingle with other individuals who are fighting obesity, as well as healthcare providers and other experts. Educational sessions include talks by surgeons and other doctors, physical therapists, dietitians, and nurses. Topics include: Avoid weight regain after bariatric surgery. Figuring out which weight loss option is best for you. Stress management. Getting active at work. Mindful eating. Long-term medical concerns after weight loss surgery. Besides these talks, you can attend useful and fun events such as: Group exercise classes to start the day. lunch with experts in obesity treatment. Free health screenings. A health expo, where you’ll find BariatricPal! That’s right. BariatricPal is going to be at Your Weight Matters! I hope you’ll make it, too! If you can make it to Orlando between Thursday and Saturday, September 25-27, I’d love to see you at the expo! Stop by the BariatricPal booth and introduce yourself! You need to pre-register for Your Weight Matters! if you want to go to the talks. There are free tickets available if you live in the area and just want to go to the Your Weight Matters! Expo. I hope to see you there! Even if you can't make it to the convention in Orlando, you can still support the Obesity Action Coalition by becoming a member or an advocate or getting involved in other ways. It’s a great way to get involved in the fight against obesity. I hope to see you soon in Orlando!

Sure! You can use the Kindle app on your iPad or you can use the PDF version.

It has info for all WLS.

A message from Antonia Namnath, President of the Weight Loss Surgery Foundation of America: "Please print out the attached Emergency Room Cheat Sheet for Bariatric Patients. It can and has saved lives! Keep it with you at all times, keep a copy at work, in the car, on the fridge ETC." I couldn't agree with her more! ERCHEATSHEET.pdf

Unable to access ? You can't download the app ? Can't log in ? Please be more specific so we can attempt to assist you.

I just sent you an email. Please respond and I'll be able to assist you.

Great suggestion! I'm not sure starting an entire forum for discounts is appropriate. How about start a topic within the food and Nutrition forum and if it becomes wildly popular, we can move it to its own forum.

We agreed to give Amazon/Kindle exclusive rights to distribute the book. You can purchase the Nook version directly from BariatricPal here.

The chat rooms are available from your desktop as well as your mobile devices. They're not available on our mobile apps - yet.