Scan grocery barcodes and get an instant Bariatric Suitability Score (0–100). Spot higher-risk foods, compare options, and find bariatric-friendlier swaps after weight loss surgery.
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Designed for: Gastric Sleeve · Gastric Bypass (RNY) · Lap-Band
Scan any packaged food barcode — in-store or at home.
Get an instant Bariatric Suitability Score from 0 to 100.
See the key reasons behind the score — what helped, what hurt.
Tap "Swap" to view 3–5 better alternatives in the same category.
Grocery shopping after bariatric surgery can be stressful. You're trying to do everything "right," but labels are confusing and products change all the time. Hidden sugar shows up in places you'd never expect. Some foods look healthy, then hit you with nausea, fatigue, or dumping. And because your portions are smaller, every bite matters.
Bariscan helps you make faster, calmer choices by turning a barcode scan into a simple score and a clear "why." This is especially helpful when you're staring at 20 protein bars, 30 yogurts, or an entire wall of "healthy" snacks and you just want the best option — fast.
Bariscan uses six bariatric-focused checks to create one easy score:
Flags added sugar, hidden sugars, and HFCS — the most common dumping triggers.
Prioritizes higher-protein choices — because protein comes first after surgery.
Highlights common dumping syndrome triggers based on fat content and type.
Supports steadier digestion and longer-lasting satiety in a smaller stomach.
Spots sugar alcohols, hydrogenated oils, and other "watch-out" ingredients.
Favors more nutrient-dense options so every calorie you eat does more work.
Many post-op patients worry about weight regain and feeling like a "failure," developing deficiencies from not getting enough protein and key nutrients, experiencing dumping syndrome or sudden stomach upset, and wasting money on foods that look good but don't work for their body.
Bariscan doesn't replace your care team — but it can cut the day-to-day guesswork so you can stick to your plan with less anxiety.
Barcode scanner with instant results — point, scan, and know in seconds whether a product works for your post-op body.
6-factor suitability scoring — sugar, protein, fat, fiber, ingredient quality, and calorie density, weighted for bariatric priorities.
Dumping syndrome risk flagging — based on nutrition profile and ingredient analysis, so you see the warning before the aisle.
"Swap" feature — find 3–5 better options in the same category, so you always leave with something that works.
20+ Featured Essentials — quick picks for common bariatric staples, curated so you can skip the research.
Scan history + favorites — save what works so shopping gets easier over time and you never lose a good find.
Works offline after first load — great for stores with weak signal, because bad reception shouldn't mean bad decisions.
Bariscan is free to download on the Google Play Store. If you've had bariatric surgery and want to shop with more confidence, give it a scan.
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