A community that treats the disease of obesity together.
Thousands of patients, experts, and allies showing up for each other because obesity is too isolating to face alone.
A patient-led, expert-educated community treating obesity the way it deserves: together.
BariNation is a mission-driven, patient-centered support ecosystem for people living with obesity, a lifelong, chronic disease. We bring compassionate support, trusted and expert-vetted education, and a stigma-free place to connect, so no one has to cut through the noise alone. As a federally recognized 501(c)(3), 100% of every donation goes directly to that mission.
Bringing knowledge, community, and hope together to support people fighting the disease of obesity.
Removing the barriers to lifelong obesity care and support.
The Power of Community
A place for members to share what support has meant to them.
"Being surrounded by people who just "get it" is invaluable."
"A safe place to share the good, bad, and the ugly with no fear of being judged!"
I’ve gained community, ever lasting friendships, and confidence that I didn’t have before."
"It's where, for the first time, I heard that obesity was a relapsing disease. That immediately allowed me to let go of some of the guilt I had been carrying for decades."
"This started out as seeking bariatric support. It's become friends who support you through all seasons of life as a bariatric patient. Life can life, and it’s good to have people that get it as a bariatric patient."
"That I deserve compassion and care from my providers. And how to advocate for it if that's not what I am experiencing."
"I came to find community after the 1-year anniversary of my sleeve surgery, when my medical group fell off the radar. I stay because I've not only found my community, but I've also learned that I am not alone in my journey."
Community
Groups, classes, and meetups led by experts who are patients too.
Education
Expert-vetted resources that cut through the noise.
Podcast ↗
Weekly conversations that leave listeners empowered.
Events
Live & virtual meetups connecting patients in real time.
Our Impact
100% to the mission. Here's how.
As a federally recognized 501(c)(3), every dollar you give directly funds the people and programs that change patient outcomes. Your support helps keep knowledge, community, and hope within reach.
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