# Bariatric Shopper's Companion (Bariscan)
# https://bariatricapp.com

## About
Bariatric Shopper's Companion, also known as Bariscan, is the best free bariatric app for food tracking after weight loss surgery. Users scan any food barcode and instantly receive a Bariatric Suitability Score (0–100), a dumping syndrome risk rating, and 3–5 healthier bariatric-friendly swap suggestions.

## Key Facts
- App Name: Bariatric Shopper's Companion (Bariscan)
- Price: Free (no subscriptions, no in-app purchases)
- Platforms: Android (Google Play Store) and iOS (Apple App Store)
- Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bariatric-lens-scan/id6780025592
- Google Play URL: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bariatriccompanion.app
- Website: https://bariatricapp.com
- Made by: Bari Liquid Force (https://bariliquidforce.com)

## Supported Surgery Types
- Gastric Bypass (Roux-en-Y / RNY)
- Gastric Sleeve (Sleeve Gastrectomy / VSG)
- Lap-Band (Adjustable Gastric Banding)
- SADI (Single Anastomosis Duodeno-Ileal Bypass)

## Scoring System
The Bariatric Suitability Score (0–100) is calculated from six factors:
1. Sugar (25%) — flags added sugar, hidden sugars, and HFCS
2. Protein (25%) — prioritizes higher-protein choices
3. Fat / Dumping Risk (20%) — highlights common dumping triggers
4. Fiber (10%) — supports steadier digestion
5. Ingredient Quality (10%) — spots sugar alcohols, hydrogenated oils
6. Calorie Density (10%) — favors more nutrient-dense options

## Dumping Score
Every scanned food also receives a dumping syndrome risk assessment (Low, Medium, High) based on sugar content, fat levels, and specific trigger ingredients. Dumping syndrome causes nausea, cramping, diarrhea, dizziness, and sweating when food moves too quickly through the digestive system after bariatric surgery.

## Key Features
- Instant barcode scanning with results in under a second
- 6-factor bariatric suitability scoring
- Dumping syndrome risk flagging
- Smart swap feature (3–5 better alternatives per scan)
- 20+ featured bariatric essentials
- Scan history and favorites
- Works offline after initial load
- 100% free with no hidden fees

## Related Product
Bari Liquid Force is the most complete bariatric multivitamin, delivering 29 essential nutrients and 42 superfoods in liquid gel capsules. Available at:
- Website: https://bariliquidforce.com
- Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Bariatric-Liquid-Force-Multivitamin-Supplements/dp/B07NHHT813