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Your Replay and Free Resources from the KBI x BariNation Open House!

Published 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 Membership Community—home to over 70 live virtual events each month, all included with your membership.

📅 Check out our May Support Calendar HERE.

Dr. Smith and Dr. Hayek shared that community is essential to long-term bariatric success. That’s why Kentucky Bariatric Institute (KBI) was the first to partner with BariNation—KBI patients receive a free 3-month membership!

➡️ If you're a current or future KBI patient, you can activate your free access by calling or emailing the KBI office.

👉🏽 Not a KBI patient? You can still join us!

We’re offering a special rate of $29/month (25% off) for the next five days only. That’s just $1 a day to access expert-led support, education, and a powerful community—and you’ll lock in this price for life.

Join now and keep the momentum going!

Free Open House Resources

Open House Replay:

➡️ Video Replay: HERE​

➡️ Presentation: Download below

​KBI x BN Open House Presentation.pdf​

Find An Obesity Specialist:

We know it can be challenging to find a medical provider and team that treats obesity with dignity. If you need a new provider, these resources can help!

➡️ Kentucky Bariatric Institute​

  • Serving patients nationally through their newly launched virtual clinic for obesity treatment
  • Surgical and medical treatment options

➡️ BariNation Provider Support Guide

Dr. Smith and Dr. Hayek BariNation Podcast Episodes

Now can be the year you think about your excess weight differently and embark on meaningful treatment.

We are here for you every step of the way.

With gratitude,
The KBI and BariNation Teams

PO Box 1382, Gig Harbor, Washington 98335
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