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Connect with Bariatric Community

Whether you’re a listener, supporter, or bariatric patient, there’s a place for you here. Bariatric Community exists to bring people together through shared experience, honest conversation, and real support—before surgery, after surgery, and for life.

Join our community

We're Bringing the Weight Loss Surgery Community Together.

At Bariatric Community, we connect you with people, events, and resources designed to support you through every stage of your journey—before surgery, after surgery, and beyond.

Ways to Connect:

  • Sail on a Bariatric Cruise
    Peer-peer community, healing, and connection at sea.
  • Apply for Sponsored Access
    Cruise sponsorships and NSV Dreams support.
  • Download the Free Hydration Guide
    Simple support for bariatric bodies.
  • Pre-Order the Cookbook
    Nourishment made for real life after surgery.
  • Volunteer With Us
    Help build spaces rooted in care.
  • Share Your Story
    Join the BariDiaries Podcast or submit your journey.
  • Host a Podcast Episode
    Lead meaningful conversations.
  • Stay Connected
    Follow along on social.

You belong here—exactly as you are.

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Become a Patron

As an independent podcast we run on listener support. By joining us on Patreon, you help make this podcast possible--and you get special rewards as a thank you.

Check out our Patreon tiers:

BariDiaries Patreon Tiers & Rewards

BariDiaries Patreon Tiers & Rewards

Keep the conversations flowing
$5/month
  • 10% off all BariDiaries merch
  • Weekly ad-free video episodes
  • Access to monthly live interactive meetups and Q&A!
  • Patron shoutout during podcast
Close Friends
$10/month
  • Everything from 1st Tier
  • Free BariDiaries event t-shirts
  • Access to Instagram close friends list
Chat with CeCe!
$25/month
  • Everything from the other tiers
  • Monthly one on one call with CeCe -  by Patron member request.
  • Event Swag Bag
(**Must be donating for at least 3 months to receive merch rewards.
Please note that we can't ship physical rewards outside of the United States.)
Become a Patron Today!

Join our Facebook Community

Free Group- Bariatric Cruise
Free Group- Bariatric Besties Travel

By becoming a patreon member, you also gain access to our Facebook groups! Come join us at our favorite hangout spot and make Baribesties for life.

Join Us on Facebook!
Share Your Story

For some of us, telling our experiences through the written word feels right. It’s like writing a letter to your favorite penpal, or passing a note to your girlfriends in class!

Become a Podcast Guest

Want to have a chat with CeCe on the podcast? We’re always on the lookout for new friends to have conversations with. Because the more we connect, the more we feel supported on our own individual paths.

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