THE BARIATRIC SUCCESS HUB

Your Partner in Weight Loss Surgery Success

“This is your Compass -

Navigation for bariatric success—clear guidance, real strategies, and caring support.”

Empowering Bariatric Success

Our mission is to guide individuals and their loved ones through every stage of the bariatric journey with compassion, clarity, and confidence. We provide trusted education, supportive coaching, and practical tools that empower patients and partners alike to navigate the physical, emotional, and lifestyle changes that come with weight loss surgery.

We are committed to creating a safe, uplifting space where knowledge meets encouragement—helping every person not only achieve their goals but also discover The Very Best You. With evidence-based resources, real-world strategies, and heartfelt support, Bariatric Compass is dedicated to lighting the path toward lasting health, self-confidence, and sustainable success.

Our Mission

Your Transformation Partner

We are dedicated to guiding individuals through their bariatric journey by offering comprehensive resources, including guides and workbooks, tailored to foster understanding and promote effective weight loss strategies for lifelong success and health.

From evaluating your weight loss options to maintenance in the years to come, we are your personal cheerleader, library and friend walking beside you.

Meet the President...

Melissa Portaro is not just the leader of our organization—she’s also walked the very path our clients are on. As a bariatric client herself, Melissa brings unmatched empathy, firsthand insight, and a deep understanding of the challenges and victories that come with the bariatric journey.

With her Certified Master Coach credential and specialization in Bariatric Education, Melissa has dedicated her career to helping individuals navigate every stage of their transformation—before, during, and after surgery. She blends professional expertise with lived experience, offering a unique perspective that resonates with clients on a deeply personal level.

Melissa’s approach combines evidence-based education, mindset mastery, and compassionate coaching. She believes that long-term success in bariatric health isn’t just about the surgery—it’s about the lifestyle, mindset, and self-belief that follow.

She believes in a whole family support system, because bariatrics involves not only the client but everyone who lives within the orbit of the bariatric patient. This is a life-changing decision that affects the entire family unit and she believes in support and education for the whole family.

Under her leadership, our mission is clear: to empower bariatric patients and their families with the tools, knowledge, and support they need to create lasting health and happiness.

Under her direction, Bariatric Compass, LLC continues to set the standard for bariatric education and support excellence.

Melissa Portaro

Certified Master Coach and Researcher

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