The Bariatric Society (2025)

10/09/2025

Special Announcement 📣

DJ Lil John will be back this year spinning on the 1s and 2s 💿 at Bariatric Retreat so you can dance all night long!

Do us a favor & drop your MUST HEAR songs below 👇🏼! As is customary, we WILL drop a Retreat 2025 playlist that everyone can enjoy!

Catch DJ Lil’ John at the Spooctacular Welcome Party, Fashion Show, Met Gala Sneakerball, & surprise moments in between!

Don’t have your retreat ticket 🎟️ yet??? Use code RETREAT50 to get $50 off your ticket or comment “retreat” for more info!

09/09/2025

📣 SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT 📣

We are pleased to welcome everyone’s favorite Bari “from across the pond” Sophie Noa as the hostess with the mostest for the Met Gala Sneakerball at Bariatric Retreat 2025!

is a familiar face for the Bariatric Retreat and comes all the way from the UK 🇬🇧! She brings the energy, she brings the fun, and we can’t wait to give up the mic 🎤 and have her run the show!

You can also catch Sophie, who recently had a fleur de lis ⚜️ tummy tuck (how fitting is that for Nola — IYKYK) as a guest panelist on this year’s Plastics panel along with and presented by !

Let’s show some Sophie some love 💕 👇🏼!

Don’t have your ticket 🎟️ yet? Comment “retreat” and use code SOPHIE for a discount!

09/09/2025

📣 We would like to welcome BariMelts as a SWAG BAG sponsor for Bariatric Retreat 2025!

Barimelts is what you get when you mix kindness with a Ph.D. in pharmaceutical science. Combine expertise with compassion, and you can change someone’s life for the better, which is exactly what Dr. Rocca and the clinical scientific team have done. They spotted a compelling need to address women’s struggles before, during, and after bariatric surgery.

Additionally, there was a clear recognition that bariatric patients didn’t have access to high-quality supplements they could tolerate. This led to the development of products that are simple, clean, and nutrient-dense, specifically formulated for women trying to improve their health and their lives.

Look forward to some cool surprises from the BariMelts team in your Bariatric Retreat 2025 swag bag!

Join us by commenting “retreat” for more information and tickets 🎟️.

08/09/2025

🎵 📣 SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT 📣🎵

Okay, we admit it… we have been holding this one in for a while… however, we are pleased to share that we will have special live entertainment at Saturday night’s gala presented by none other than New Orleans native !

Nell Simmons Bradley has sung on nearly every small and huge stage in New Orleans including major sporting events, festivals, and alongside legends. She is a staple in the music 🎶 community and you might know her from… The VOICE on NBC where she competed in this year’s past season.

John Legend compared Simmons to Motown star Tammy Terrell, and Kelsea Ballerini said “The way you sing is in your body…hot hot hot.”

We are so excited to have Nell grace us with her amazing vocals at Bariatric Retreat 2025! If you don’t have your tickets 🎟️ yet, comment “retreat” for info!

📅: October 2nd - 5th
📍: New Orleans, LA

08/09/2025

Act now and get $50 off your Bariatric Retreat ticket 🎟️ with code RETREAT50: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1077971404489

05/09/2025

📣 We are excited to welcome back the Texas Center for Bariatrics and Advanced Surgery team (aka and ) as BRONZE sponsors of Bariatric Retreat 2025!

Dr. Cribbins and Marty are multi year sponsors of the Bariatric Retreat! Drop an emoji if you can’t wait to get hugs and love 💕from our resident support pup Marty!

AND if you a first time attendee, you will get a Marty pillow to take home! Comment FIRST TIME below 👇🏼!

Dr. Cribbins and have received global distinction as a Robotic Center of Excellence, Master Robotic Surgeon, Bariatric Master Surgeon, and Minimally invasive Master Surgeon with the Surgical Review Corp !

Dr. Cribbins will be serving as an expert this year on a panel with and all about “What to do When it Gets Hard Being a Bari” joined by , , and

We are thrilled to welcome this awesome team back to Bariatric Retreat! 👏

Still need tickets 🎟️? Comment “retreat” or run to the link in bio to see us in New Orleans on Oct 2nd - 5th!

01/09/2025

📣 We would like to welcome BUSY BARIATRICS as a BRONZE sponsor for Bariatric Retreat 2025 and welcome Rob DiMedio as a veteran speaker and Kylie Hansen .fit as a first time speaker to the 2025 speaker lineup!

The Busy Bariatrics team will also support the Gym workouts for the second year in a row, teaching proper form and erasing gymtimidation so that you feel confident after retreat and you go back home to your local or home gym!

At Busy Bariatrics, Rob and his team understand the unique challenges you face after bariatric surgery. The team at Busy Bariatrics works with you to create customized fitness and nutrition plans that fit your busy lifestyle-helping you build healthy habits without compromising on the things you enjoy.

Whether you want to lose 20-30 pounds, improve your performance at work or the gym, or simply feel better in your body, the Busy Bariatric team is here to support you every step of the way.

🎭 5th Annual Bariatric Retreat
📍 New Orleans (Sheraton on Canal)
📅 October 2nd - 5th

P.S. Keep scrolling ——> to see one of our favorite moments with “Dad Rob”. Just proof that this isn’t any old conference or retreat — this is COMMUNITY!

Join us by commenting “retreat” for more information and tickets 🎟️.

Use code BUSYBEE for a discount and all those that use this code also get some cool freebies from Busy Bariatrics including a metabolic assessment and a movement assessment!

31/08/2025

📣 We would like to welcome The Sleeved Dietitian aka Jamie Mills as a SWAG BAG sponsor for Bariatric Retreat 2025!

Jamie is a registered dietitian, coach, author, and has had weight loss surgery herself! She knows how hard this journey can be and truly understands the struggle first hand. Jamie has VSG on December 19, 2017 and has been supporting the community in various ways ever since!

Jamie is the creator and founder of .t.r.i.b.e.membership — T.R.I.B.E.® is a program designed specifically for women—and those who identify as women or non-gender-conforming people—on their weight loss surgery journeys.

T.R.I.B.E. is a comprehensive support system that provides the tools, resources, and community you need to:
• Achieve your weight loss goals sustainably.
• Heal your relationship with food once and for all.
• Break free from the exhausting yo-yo dieting cycle.

Jamie is also the author 📖 of “The Easy Way Out”where she shares why bariatric surgery is not only challenging, but why going into any weight loss strategy with eyes wide open can make all the difference.

Look forward to some cool surprises from Jamie and the team in your Bariatric Retreat 2025 swag bag!

Join us by commenting “retreat” for more information and tickets 🎟️.

31/08/2025

📣 We would like to welcome back as a PLATINUM and returning sponsor for Bariatric Retreat 2025 and welcome Dr. Omar Beidas as a returning speaker to the 2025 speaker lineup!

Dr. Beidas’ panel on Plastics after Weight Loss Surgery last year was so popular that we have SUPERsized it this year to 90 minutes of learning and Q&A so no question is left unanswered! Dr. Beidas will also be joined by some surprise panelists who will share their experiences with plastics/skin removal after WLS.

Dr. Beidas’ specialties include body contouring after weight loss, aesthetics, and surgical treatment of lipedema.

He is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons where he serves as Vice Chair of the Practice Management Subcommittee (part of the Annual Meeting Council), a member of the Clinical Guideline Workgroup for Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy, and previously served on the Young Plastic Surgeons Steering Committee.

Dr. Beidas is also a member of The Aesthetic Society and the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He serves on the editorial board of the Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Journal.

AdventHealth is a leading non-profit healthcare system that provides a wide range of healthcare services to communities across the United States. With a focus on whole-person care, they operate hospitals, clinics, outpatient facilities, and other health-related services. AdventHealth is dedicated to advancing the health and well-being of individuals and communities through compassionate and high-quality care.

Join us in New Orleans on Oct 2nd - 5th: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1077971404489

29/08/2025

📣 We would like to welcome Mindful Horizons Urgent Care as a BRONZE sponsor for Bariatric Retreat 2025 and welcome Dr. Brittany Harrison to the 2025 speaker lineup!

Dr. Brittany Harrison is a highly-rated clinician and speaker with 10+ years of experience as a psychiatric nurse practitioner, clinical coordinator, medical director, and entrepreneur. Dr. B is a proud graduate of Xavier Preparatory Catholic School, , and the . She oversees the treatment of children and adults with various behavioral and mental health disorders. In addition, Dr. Harrison provides pre-op Bariatric patients with insurance required psychological evaluations and supports Bariatric patients through their post-op transformations to treat underlying addictions and mental health.

Mindful Horizons is a mental health non-profit organization dedicated to promoting mental well-being through a holistic approach. Their focus is on reaching individuals from all walks of life and providing them with the necessary support and resources to prioritize their mental health. Mindful Horizons is the first of its kind and is located in the heart of New Orleans.

Welcome Dr. Harrison and Mindful Horizons to the Bariatric Retreat family!

🎭 5th Annual Bariatric Retreat
📍 New Orleans (Sheraton on Canal)
📅 October 2nd - 5th

Join us: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1077971404489

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