🔥 You Heard It Here First: Dr. Richard Peterson Shares What’s Next for Bariatric Care! Happy Thursday, BariNation, This week on the BariNation Podcast, we’re honored to welcome Dr. Richard Peterson, incoming President of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS). And guess what? BariNation is the first organization to share its 2025 directives and vision for the future of bariatric care. That’s right, you’re getting the inside scoop before anyone else. Dr. Peterson...
7 days ago • 1 min read
The Power of Understanding Obesity 🧠❤️ Happy Thursday, BariNation, Let’s be real—talking about obesity still feels way harder than it should be. Do you sometimes struggle with the "disease" diagnosis? That’s why this week’s BariNation Podcast is a must-listen. Our host April sat down with Dr. Ann Rogers, the President of the ASMBS (yep, the top bariatric surgery society in the U.S.), for a powerful, eye-opening conversation on one central truth: 👉 Obesity is a disease. Not a character flaw....
21 days ago • 1 min read
Hey BariNation fam, Step away from the scale—there’s a more holistic way to measure your health. 🙌 In this week’s episode, April sits down with Dr. Nina Crowley, a bariatric expert and fierce advocate for patient-centered care, to dig into a hot topic: body composition. Together, they explore how understanding what’s actually inside your body, not just how much it weighs, can totally transform your health journey. You’ll hear: 🧠 What body composition really means (hint: it’s more than just...
28 days ago • 2 min read
💥 We’re busting myths and breaking down the truth about obesity. Hey BariNation fam, We’re coming in hot this week with a powerful episode that every bariatric warrior, supporter, and skeptic needs to hear. April sits down with Dr. Jaime Ponce, yes that Dr. Ponce, a bariatric legend, who’s here to shift the narrative on obesity from shame to science. 🙌 Here’s the truth: 💡 Obesity is a chronic, lifelong disease—not a lack of willpower. 💡 BMI? Not the full story. Body composition matters more....
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Thank you for joining us at last night’s Open House with KBI and BariNation! We’re thrilled you registered and took the time to participate in a powerful, heartfelt conversation about support, connection, and healing in the bariatric journey. Whether you could join us live or plan to catch the replay linked below, we want you to know: you belong here. Keep Connecting Loved last night’s connection, education, and community? You can experience that every day inside the BariNation...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Calorie Confusion? We’re Breaking It Down with Expert Kayla Girgen, RD Hey BariNation Fam! 👋 We’ve all heard it—“Just eat 1,200 calories a day and you’ll lose weight!” But is that actually true (or sustainable) after bariatric surgery? This week on the BariNation Podcast, we’re calling in the pros and busting some serious myths with our guest Kayla Girgen, a Registered Dietitian and Certified Personal Trainer who gets the bariatric journey inside and out. Kayla helps us unpack the truth about...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, We’re thrilled to announce a very special virtual event just for current and prospective Kentucky Bariatric Institute (KBI) patients! 🎉 Join us on Wednesday, May 21st at 6 PM EST for a Virtual Open House hosted by BariNation and the KBI team. This is your chance to: ✅ Meet Dr. Smith and Dr. Hayek✅ Ask questions about surgery and recovery✅ Hear from successful bariatric patients✅ Learn how BariNation can support you before AND after surgery If you’ve been curious about what comes...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, We will keep this short and sweet. Our Bariatric Intuitive Eating Deep Dive with Kelly Broadwater, a bariatric eating therapist, kicks off today at 3 pm PST / 6 pm EST. And we don't want you to miss out on this opportunity to learn from an amazing expert. If you feel guilty after eating certain foods or find it hard to trust your hunger, learning how to apply the 10 intuitive eating principles to your bariatric life could be a game changer for you. Here are just some of the reasons...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
The Mental Prep Matters Just as Much as the Physical Prep Hi Reader, We all know there’s a checklist of things to do before bariatric surgery—medical clearances, appointments, insurance hurdles. But what about the emotional checklist? What about you—your mindset, your fears, your hopes? In this week’s episode of the BariNation Podcast, we’re diving deep into this often overlooked side of the journey with Dr. Kati Duncan, a licensed psychologist and bariatric expert. Her insights are powerful...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read