Hi everyone,

We’ve officially discontinued the old iOS and Android apps and moved over to a Progressive Web App instead. It’s faster, lighter, and easier to update. We’re also planning to add push notifications and other new features in the coming weeks.

Here’s how to install it on your phone:

On iPhone (iOS):

1. Open Safari and go to BariatricPal.com

2. Tap the Share icon (the square with the arrow)

3. Choose “Add to Home Screen”

4. Tap “Add” in the top right

On Android:

1. Open Chrome and go to BariatricPal.com

2. Tap the three-dot menu in the top right

3. Select “Add to Home screen”

4. Tap “Add” when prompted

That’s it. You’ll get an icon on your home screen just like an app, and it opens in full screen.

Thanks for your patience during the transition. Let us know what you think or if anything feels off. We’re still making improvements.

I dislike the new forum and how it looks and works. Just giving you feedback.

11 minutes ago, WendyJane said:

I dislike the new forum and how it looks and works. Just giving you feedback.

Thanks for the feedback. Can you share more details about what you don’t like? Is it the layout, navigation, speed, or something else? The more specific you are, the more helpful it is.

Finding the most recent post or topic, it is not bolded like before so I knew who I had read and who I haven't. I have to go back to the forum each and every time I finish with one of my posts or reads.

I couldn’t find either at first @WendyJane and then I realised there is a menu & options for the commonly accessed information along the bottom of the screen. Notifications allows you to follow posts you have responded to or reacted too and new comments or reactions bolded like before. And Unread Content is just that, any post you haven’t read yet showing the new posts from the last hour, then today, yesterday and last week as you scroll down. Hope this helps. As with all changes & upgrades, it takes time to navigate & learn the new format.

I like the cleaner look of the app. The only thing I wish was the same was the location of the edit button - it’s located in the top right hand corner of your post now - click the three dots for the drop down options.

Edited August 4, 20251 yr by Arabesque

I miss the trackers! My little turtle was getting closer to the finish line. ☹️

But, I do find the new page is easier for my blind eyes to read since there looks to be a little more contrast.