BariatricPal.com Apps
BariatricPal
Weight loss surgery can be a powerful tool forfighting obesity, and BariatricPal can help you take fulladvantage. Let the app accompany you on your weight loss surgeryjourney to improve weight loss and enjoy better success.BariatricPal has the world’s top online weight loss surgerycommunity, personal goal-setting and tracking, and important dietand other information to help you take charge of your diet andhealth.The World’s Premier Weight Loss Surgery Social Platform:• A supportive, positive environment for weight loss surgerypatients and for those who are considering or preparing for weightloss surgery to fight obesity.• A comprehensive informational section so you can learn aboutthe entire weight loss journey at a glance.• BariatricPal is recommended by surgeons nationwide• Large surgeon directory with members’ authentic ratings andreviews• A unified voice for fighting obesity through weight losssurgery, with many discussion forums dedicated to all types ofweight loss surgery.• Bariatric Pal has separate sub-forums for the major bariatricsurgery procedures: Gastric Sleeve (VSG or vertical sleevegastrectomy), Lap Band (laparoscopic adjustable gastric band orLap-Band), Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RNY) and Duodenal Switch(DS).Mobile Social Networking:• Lose more weight when you have the support you need.• Hundreds of thousands of members can use personal experienceto answer your questions about diet, side effects, copingstrategies and surgeons’ instructions.• BariatricPal app provides full access to the forums and theother BariatricPal.com content, so what you need is at yourfingertips.• Connect with your best weight loss surgery friends throughprivate messaging and chat rooms.Stay Motivated by Personalizing and Sharing Your Journey!:•Develop your personal profile so others can get to know you•Update your status, upload photos and maintain a blog.•Set and track weight loss and measurement goals•Choose whether to keep your profile, blog, photos and otherinformation private or make it public.Support for Your Weight Loss Surgery Diet:• Lose more weight when you have your diet details in yoursmartphone with BariatricPal. At any time, you can log your meals,check the food lists for good options and ask community members fortheir ideas.• Food lists and meal plans for each stage of the weight losssurgery diet progression to solid foods.• The BariatricPal information section has tips for gettingenough protein and fluids each day.• Forums for weight loss surgery patients to share recipes,menus, meal plans, food ideas and encouragement• Additional specific guidelines for LAP BAND, Gastric Bypass,Gastric Sleeve, Gastric Plication and Duodenal Switch patientsComplete Information Section:• Information on types of bariatric surgery procedures,including the adjustable gastric band (lap-band), vertical sleevegastrectomy (VSG or gastric sleeve), Roux-en-Y gastric bypass,sleeve plication (greater curvature plication) and duodenalswitch.• Risks and benefits of each type of weight loss surgery• Tips on choosing a procedure, selecting a surgeon and payingfor surgery• Step-by-step guidance for the post-surgery diet progressionfrom liquids to pureed and then solid foods, to support fasterrecovery from surgery• Weight loss surgery diet guidelines, food lists and samplemeal plans so you know what and how much to eat• Information on protein and other nutrient requirements• Strategies to reduce complications and side effects• Exercise strategies and tips• Living well after bariatric surgery: your support system, bodycontouring (plastic) surgery and nutritional supplements totake.
