Bariatric Connect 2024 Fashion Show & After Party Highlights, Sponsored by Premier Protein®

December 5, 2024

Saturday nights at ObesityHelp/Bariatric Connect conferences have become legendary, and for good reason! After two full days packed with informative workshops, sessions, vendor visits, a costume party, and more, Saturday evening is eagerly anticipated. This year, the 2024 Fashion Show and After Party, generously sponsored by Premier Protein®, took center stage and brought an unforgettable experience for all. The evening’s exciting celebration brought everyone together in style and truly had it all. Saturday night was a perfect blend of music, dancing, stunning fashion, endless photo opportunities, a Premier Protein® Bar, and, above all, fun! It was truly one of the highlights of the conference and left everyone looking forward to next year’s unforgettable Fashion Show and After Party!

Thank you, ObesityHelp, for allowing us to continue to sponsor the fashion show on Saturday. ObesityHelp is such a supportive and enthusiastic community that continues to inspire us. It is Premier Protein’s honor to sponsor such a special event that showcases the amazing health journey the attendees have been on. We are so happy to be a joyous part of your health and wellness, and to witness so many people that Premier Protein® has helped and inspired. The joy and positivity of the fashion show makes it a highlight for Premier Protein® every year.  It is a celebration of you! - Steve Fishel, Premier Protein®

2024 Fashion Show Red Carpet Memories With Photo Booth Fun!

We loved rolling out the red carpet for our amazing attendees when they arrived on Saturday evening to celebrate all that the two-day conference brought to their health journys. As they stepped onto the red carpet, the excitement was palpable, and they were greeted with the always entertaining Photo Booth platform, where they went for a truly magical photo experience. Attendees took center stage and captured unforgettable moments with candid, fun selfies with old friends and new, and family. These photos serve as cherished memories of a weekend filled with learning, growth, and celebration.

2024 Fashion Show After Party Giveaways!

Throughout the evening, several attendees were the recipients of fantastic Premier Protein® giveaways. The lucky grand winner of the awesome Premier Protein® gift basket valued at approximately $350 was Ebony J. The Bariatric Connect gift basket winner, courtesy of ObesityHelp, was Laureen P.!

I am over three years post-op VSG, and Premier Protein has been a constant part of my journey. I was so surprised and thankful when I won this prize, as I rarely win things like this. My son has put the Ninja smoothie maker to regular use, and the protein shakes are part of my daily routine. Thank you so much for all of your support for our community. - Ebony J., Premier Protein Gift Basket Winner

Congratulations to both winners!

28 Inspiring Models lost a total of 4,709 pounds!

We all cheered on as 28 incredible models walked the runway at Bariatric Connect 2024. It was a well-deserved celebration of amazing individuals who have undergone remarkable transformations on their weight loss journeys. They all radiated confidence as they showcased their weight loss success in style wearing beautiful and stylish outfits. Each model brought a unique story of resilience and triumph in the midst of celebrating their non-scale victories. Their presence on stage served as an inspiration to all attendees, demonstrating the powerful impact of their journeys and the vibrant, healthy lives they are now living. They all lost a combined total of 4, 709 pounds! WOW!

You all rocked the runway. Congratulations to you all!

Fashion Show Models Share Their Runway Experience!

For me, walking the runway meant a lot more than weight loss; it’s about gaining a new perspective on life; it was my new beginning of being healthy and active. My decision to have a weight loss surgery was for me an act of self-love; I just need to remind myself every day that it is not a stepping stone, not a finish line! Doing the fashion show and celebrating my achievements with the community reminds me that the true measure of weight loss surgery success is not how many pounds I’ve lost but in a better quality of life I’ve been gaining every day! - Samira B., Bariatric Connect 2024 Fashion Show Model

After 12 years and many ObesityHelp conferences, doing the fashion show for the first time this year was absolutely amazing. Feeling like a million bucks, being able to be me, and sharing with others my success felt so good! - Sean N,. Bariatric Connect 2024 Fashion Show Model

A night to never forget! It was a great experience, and I was so excited to be a model on the runaway for the first time. After 21 years since my GBP and being at a healthy weight, I want to show other patients that it was a great decision in my life! - Lynette F., Bariatric Connect 2024 Fashion Show Model

Thank you, Premier Protein®, for your valued support. Your delicious protein products, along with the enthusiasm and energy your team brings to our conferences, are truly appreciated!

Join Us for Bariatric Connect 2025!

We are thrilled to invite you to join us at our Bariatric Connect 2025 National Conference! This much anticipated event promises you an experience of empowerment, education, and inspiration. As with all our conferences, you'll leave feeling uplifted and encouraged, finding lasting support from a community that understands your health journey.

Stay tuned for more exciting details coming soon! Plans are in the works and we can’t wait to share the Bariatric Connect 2025 location and dates with you. To receive all the latest updates, we encourage you to join our Conference Facebook Group. 

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