The Bariatric Fusion® Be You Support Group Meetings are new for 2026 with great speakers, recorded attendance, and exciting topics. Here is the schedule for 2026 and a guide for attendance receipts: All support group meetings are held on Wednesdays from 7:00 PM-8:00 PM ET. Meetings alternate between Great Start Group, Lifelong Success Group, Facebook Live with Dr. Lillian and Metabolic Mixers. You are invited to attend all! Use this link to register. Attendance receipts are sent automatically in a follow-up email every Friday. Please check your spam folder if you do not receive a follow-up email. If you have any questions, please contact support@beyougroups.com. For additional support and motivation, join the Bariatric Fusion private Facebook group and follow us on Instagram. Shop Bariatric Fusion Expand All Collapse All January 2026 Date Group Topic Speakers Jan 7 Live w/ Dr. Lillian Jump Start & Resume Your Weight Loss & Health Journey Dr. Lillian Craggs-Dino, DHA, RDN, LDN, CLT, FASMBS-IH & Kristie Jan 14 Great Start Intro to Bariatric Surgery Stephanie Garcia, MS, RDN & Raechel Jan 21 Lifelong Support Being Your Own Best Health Advocate Angie Golden & Kristie Jan 28 Metabolic Mixer How to Manage Cravings & Urge Surfing Holly Herrington, MS, RD, CDCES, CAPM, CSOWM & Stephanie Garcia, MS, RDN February 2026 Feb 4 Live w/ Dr. Lillian Eating for Heart & Metabolic Health Dr. Lillian Craggs-Dino, DHA, RDN, LDN, CLT, FASMBS-IH & Kristie Feb 11 Great Start Bariatric Surgery: Pre- & Post-op Diets Stephanie Garcia, MS, RDN & Raechel Feb 18 Lifelong Support March For Me Challenge Kickoff Ann Olson, Jane Hurley & Kristie Feb 25 Metabolic Mixer Healing Your Gut for Weight Management Holly Herrington, MS, RD, CDCES, CAPM, CSOWM & Stephanie Garcia, MS, RDN March 2026 Mar 4 Live w/ Dr. Lillian The Role of Protein Intake for Metabolism, Weight Loss, & Health Dr. Lillian Craggs-Dino, DHA, RDN, LDN, CLT, FASMBS-IH & Kristie Mar 11 Great Start Bariatric Vitamins & Risk of Deficiencies Stephanie Garcia, MS, RDN & Raechel Mar 18 Metabolic Mixer A Deep Dive Into Food Labels Holly Herrington, MS, RD, CDCES, CAPM, CSOWM & Stephanie Garcia, MS, RDN Mar 25 Lifelong Support Four Pillars of a Thriving Life Kerry Thomas, MS, CPES & Kristie April 2026 Apr 1 Live w/ Dr. Lillian Eating for Emotional Health Dr. Lillian Craggs-Dino, DHA, RDN, LDN, CLT, FASMBS-IH & Kristie Apr 8 Great Start Importance of Protein for Muscle & Metabolism Stephanie Garcia, MS, RDN & Raechel Apr 15 Metabolic Mixer Insulin Resistance: What Is It & What Can We Do About It? Holly Herrington, MS, RD, CDCES, CAPM, CSOWM & Stephanie Garcia, MS, RDN Apr 22 Lifelong Support Patient Panel—Ask A Patient Ann Olson & Kristie Apr 29 Great Start What is Metabolic Syndrome? Holly Herrington, MS, RD, CDCES, CAPM, CSOWM & Stephanie Garcia, MS, RDN May 2026 May 6 — No Meeting — May 13 Great Start Prepping for Bariatric Surgery - What You Can Do Now Stephanie Garcia, MS, RDN & Raechel May 20 Lifelong Support Hypoglycemia After Bariatric Surgery (pre-recorded) Valerie Matthews, MSN, RN, CBN & Kristie May 27 Live w/ Dr. Lillian Prebiotics & Probiotics: Can You Use Them After Bariatric Surgery? Dr. Lillian Craggs-Dino DHA, RDN, LDN, CLT, FASMBS-IH & Kristie June 2026 Jun 3 Live w/ Dr. Lillian Healthy Eating for GLP-1 & Bariatric Journeys Dr. Lillian Craggs-Dino, DHA, RDN, LDN, CLT, FASMBS-IH & Kristie Jun 10 Great Start The Bariatric Pyramid&mash;Activity, Mindset, Mental Health & Self-Care Stephanie Garcia, MS, RDN & Raechel Jun 17 Lifelong Support The Million-Dollar Question: Why Can't I Do What I Know I Am Supposed to Do? Katy Jay & Kristie Jun 24 Metabolic Mixer Tips and Tricks for More Comfortable Digestion Holly Herrington, MS, RD, CDCES, CAPM, CSOWM & Stephanie Garcia MS, RDN July 2026 Jul 1 Live w/ Dr. Lillian Nutrition for Healthy Hair, Skin, and Nails Dr. Lillian Craggs-Dino, DHA, RDN, LDN, CLT, FASMBS-IH & Kristie Jul 8 Great Start Common Questions Before Bariatric Surgery Stephanie Garcia, MS, RDN & Raechel Jul 15 Lifelong Support 10 Ways to Get Unstuck Kerry Thomas, MS, CPES & Kristie Jul 22 Metabolic Mixer Building A Nutrition Plan That Fits Your Lifestyle Holly Herrington, MS, RD, CDCES, CAPM, CSOWM & Stephanie Garcia, MS, RDN Jul 29 — No Meeting — August 2026 Aug 5 Live w/ Dr. Lillian Vitamins & Minerals to Support a Healthy Immune System Dr. Lillian Craggs-Dino, DHA, RDN, LDN, CLT, FASMBS-IH & Kristie Aug 12 Great Start Bariatric Recipes & Meal Prepping Stephanie Garcia, MS, RDN & Raechel Aug 19 Lifelong Support Navigating the Food Pushers in Your Life Priyahka Pulkur, MA, LPC & Kristie Aug 26 Metabolic Mixer The Grocery Store Test Chef Healthy Henry & Kristie