She is currently the Clinical Dietitian for Western Bariatric Institute in Reno, Nevada. Prior to joining Western Bariatric Institute, Vicki was a faculty member at the University of Nevada School of Medicine working on government and industry research teams in the areas of weight management and women’s health. She has authored numerous magazine articles and co-authored several “bariatric friendly” cookbooks with Chef Dave Fouts. She also serves as a consultant to LAP-BAND® Allergan Canada and is on the WLS Lifestyles advisory board. Vicki received her MS in nutrition from Montana State University and her BS in home economics from the University of Wisconsin- Stevens Point. She is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.