Dr. Pesta: Hi, Scott. Congratulations to you and team #NutritionDirect for defending the President’s Cup Trophy as the Top Fundraising Team of the 2022 National Walk from Obesity Day. For the third straight year, the passion and support of team #NutritionDirect led the fundraising efforts of so many participating teams. As the current leader of team #NutritionDirect, tell us about the pressure to keep the President’s Cup Trophy.

Scott Selling: Hi, Dr. Pesta. First off, thank you for all you do for the ASMBS and bariatric patients nationwide. To answer your question, yes, there’s a ton of pressure to keep the President’s Cup Trophy. As a huge Chicago Bulls fan, I know how great a three-peat is and took the challenge personally to make sure that we kept the cup!

Dr. Pesta: As a valued National Sponsor of the Walk from Obesity, tell us what went into making the decision of maintaining your support of the ASMBS Foundation’s efforts.

Scott Selling: On a serious note, it’s really about all the patients that this fundraiser can help at the end of the day. Having worked in the bariatric space for the last eight years, I hold this patient population near and dear to my heart. Being able to play a small part in helping with the ASMBS Foundation means a great deal to me personally, as well as to the entire Endo organization.

Dr. Pesta: Team Nutrition Direct™ is named after a product that your company offers. What exactly is Nutrition Direct™ and who can benefit from it? 

Scott Selling: Nutrition Direct™ is a 30-day supply of nutritional supplements recommended for people who have had weight loss surgery. It’s delivered each month in one simple package and formulated to meet the specific ASMBS recommendations.* You can visit NutritionDirect.com for more information.
*ASMBS Integrated Health Nutritional Guidelines for the Surgical Weight Loss Patient — 2016 Update: Micronutrients.

Dr. Pesta: As the National Walk from Obesity Day Fundraising Champions, you were awarded the President’s Cup Trophy on behalf of your team for the third year. Is there any truth to the statement that being named the National Walk from Obesity Day Fundraising Champions is a precursor in Nutrition Direct™ to being promoted, as has been the case with your two predecessors? Share with us the benefits of the relationship with the ASMBS Foundation.

Scott Selling: That made me laugh, and funny enough, I’m moving over to a different division for a promotion here in 2023. The next person in this role has big shoes to fill! In all seriousness, though, I was grateful for the opportunity to lead the charge in participating in this great cause.

Dr. Pesta: Once again, thank you and Nutrition Direct™ for your continued support. The ASMBS Foundation appreciates Nutrition Direct™’s valued support and sponsorship and looks forward to an exciting 2023. Is there anything else you would like to add for our readers about Nutrition Direct™ and those organizations considering support of the ASMBS Foundation?

Scott Selling: Thanks, Dr. Pesta. Just want to wish everyone a great 2023 and best of luck wherever you are on your weight loss journey!