💡 What if bariatric surgery could do more than help you lose weight?

Hi Reader,

Life after bariatric surgery is full of questions, and we’re here to answer them.

This week, Dr. Shireesh Saurabh joins us to break down what truly helps patients succeed long-term. You’ll also hear from a BariNation member whose journey proves the power of community, and learn how you can help us reach even more people like them.

Let's dive in.

🎙️ Bariatric Surgery & Beyond: The Most Effective Treatments for Weight Loss and Whole Person Health with Dr. Shireesh Saurabh

Dr. Shireesh Saurabh, a board-certified bariatric surgeon and obesity medicine specialist, takes us beyond the scale in this powerful episode. He explains how bariatric surgery isn’t just about weight loss—it can reverse or improve conditions like type 2 diabetes, among other benefits.

Key Takeaways:

Transformation Over Time – Dr. Saurabh highlights how bariatric surgery can spark profound shifts in metabolic health, not just rapid weight reduction.
Whole-Person Wellness – The episode explores the broader impacts surgery can have on physical, emotional, and long-term health beyond weight alone.
Hope Through Evidence – By focusing on tangible outcomes (like prevention or reversal of chronic disease), Dr. Saurabh reframes bariatric care as a powerful medical intervention—not merely cosmetic.

Why This Episode Matters:

No matter what stage of the bariatric journey you are in, knowing that a single surgery can have such prodund impacts on your future health can power us through the moments of doubt or struggle.

This surgery is about so much more than your weight.

Links to listen, watch, and support are at the bottom of this email.

👥 Member Spotlight

The BariNation Support Community is supporting people just like you through their bariatric journey, helping them transform what they think about themselves and the disease of obesity.

But what does the support found in the BariNation Community look and feel like?

Recently, a member shared exactly that on our Share Here feed, and we were blown away by the impact our community has had on their journey.

We all need people in our life who "get it"; people who we don't need to explain every single detail because they are already known.

BariNation is the safe place where hundreds of bariatric patients connect with one another, learning from experts, and grow in their understanding of the disease and the many ways we can treat it.

Ready for the same thing? Join the BariNation Support Community.

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❤️ Why Your Support Matters

Every week, BariNation delivers expert-led education, safe community spaces, and hope to thousands of people navigating bariatric life. But we can’t do it without you. Your one-time or monthly recurring gift makes a big impact on our grassroots organization.

$39 gives one post-op patient a month of access to our membership
$50 helps produce our next expert-led podcast episode
$100 helps sponsor a virtual event for the whole community

When you donate, you’re not just giving money, you’re giving someone the tools and support to thrive after bariatric surgery.

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BariNation is the hub for bariatric education, connection, and long-term success. Whether you’re pre-op, post-op, or supporting someone on this journey, we’re here for you.

You got this and we got you.

With Gratitude,
April, Jason, Natalie, and the BariNation Team