Since having the procedure in August,
I am down 43 pounds and have so much more energy and confidence. It hasn’t always been an easy ride, but the Bariendo staff has been there to support me every step of the way!
Ever since I was little, I was always the “big girl”. Despite my efforts with various diets and exercise, I continued to yo-yo with my weight, each time going higher and higher. In May of 2017, I had my first sleeve gastrectomy. I was at my highest weight (at the time) and had done every diet program in the book. I had several comorbidities and needed a change. I was able to lose around 50lbs with the first procedure, and keep it off for a couple of years.
Then Covid hit. All of my softball and volleyball leagues ended, I was not going to work (where I am a PE teacher and have built-in activities), and we were stuck at home. There wasn’t much to do besides eat and drink… and we did just that. By the summer of 2023, I was at my new highest weight and feeling like a fraud. Here, I am teaching about health and wellness, being physically active, and being a role model—all while in this body that didn’t match what I was teaching. Additionally, I got engaged in April and am getting married in July of 2024. I hated the way I looked and felt and didn’t even want to take pictures or go dress shopping. My body was preventing me from enjoying everything I should feel happy about.
On a girl’s trip with my family in July 2023, I spoke with my cousin (Chelsea D’Ascanio- Head of Anesthesia Services for Bariendo) about having a revision procedure for my gastric sleeve. She got me in contact with Dr. Jirapinyo and Z as soon as we got home from our trip and started the conversations. In August 2023, I flew down to Miami, was the “first patient,” and had my gastric sleeve revision procedure. The entire Bariendo staff, as well as the staff at Miramar Surgical Center in Miami, were incredible to work with. They welcomed me as soon as I arrived at the location, comforted me through the process, and have been supportive ever since. Anytime I have a question or concern, I reach out to Z and have answers almost immediately.
Since having the procedure in August, I am down 43 pounds and have so much more energy and confidence. It hasn’t always been an easy ride, but the Bariendo staff has been there to support me every step of the way. I am still working towards my overall goal, but I am on my way! I no longer feel like a fraud in my job; I have more stamina for softball and volleyball; and I am excited to go dress shopping!
Thank you, Chelsea, for introducing me to Bariendo and supporting me in a healthier life!
Ping Tuksaorn adeptly bridges the gap between user needs, business goals, and technical possibilities. As Head of Product at Bariendo, she leads the product team to create the most valuable offerings. Ping’s journey from physician to product visionary in healthcare technology has been marked by her commitment to making health services more accessible. Her track record includes co-founding SkinX, Thailand’s leading dermatologist telehealth, and Memeal, a personalized food platform for non-communicable diseases. Ping has spearheaded AI projects focused on hyperpigmented lesions at face detection and optimizing drug inventory at Siriraj Hospital, the largest hospital in Thailand.
As the COO of Bariendo, Chuck Dinolfo stands at the forefront of EndoBariatric innovation and progress. He has established the three most significant EndoBariatric programs in the United States and was pivotal in pioneering the world’s first OverStitch procedure with GEN1 and the inaugural OverStitch Sx procedure. Chuck’s reputation as a seasoned executive is underscored by his ability to foster growth in organizations and his extensive experience collaborating with cross-functional teams on strategic planning, sales, IDN’s, market development, and beyond.
His acumen extends to areas like analytics, marketing, contract negotiation, and educational and engineering program management. Furthermore, Chuck is highly skilled in competitive business conversion and adept at employing protective and defensive strategies. In terms of specialties, Chuck is renowned for his prowess in Medical Device Sales, Marketing, and Leadership, particularly within the OR and GI selling environments. His surgical expertise spans a diverse range, from Plastics and Cardio-Thoracic to Bariatric, Urology, IT, and ENT.
Thanwarin is a dedicated Senior Full Stack Engineer with a passion for building useful, sustainable, and healthy solutions for everyone. She has experience working on web and mobile apps, as well as financial and e-commerce API services for banks and startups. She believes in the power of consistency, exploration, learning, and agility to drive companies forward and create the best possible user experience.
As Bariendo’s Product Designer, Jay specializes in streamlining intricate workflows and developing scalable solutions for large-scale consumer-facing products, continually optimizing designs to surpass industry standards and user expectations.
With over 6 years of experience in service and product design, Jay has established a remarkable track record spanning finance, real estate, gov-tech, and healthcare. His contributions consistently drive organizational growth and enhance the customer experience.
With over a decade of experience in the tech industry, Yok stands out as a seasoned full stack developer. Specializing in mobile applications, she possesses a unique blend of extensive technical skills and a “can-do” attitude. Her unwavering dedication and strong ownership drive her to consistently craft platforms that truly resonate with users. Yok’s mission? To always deliver solutions that perfectly align with user needs.
As the CEO and Co-Founder of Bariendo, Petch Jirapinyo brings extensive experience in democratizing access to cutting-edge technologies. Recently, Petch held a key role at Nuro, a leading self-driving car company, serving as an executive team member and the VP of Commercialization. He was instrumental in securing some of the self-driving industry’s earliest commercial deals. Before his time at Nuro, Petch was a management consultant at Bain & Company and built an education nonprofit in his hometown of Bangkok. He earned his MBA from Stanford University and graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s in Computer Science from Harvard University.
