By skyforbes 
I tested the viral morning ritual that claims to mimic weight-loss surgery results
At 6:47 AM on a Tuesday, I found myself standing in my kitchen with a coffee grinder, grinding up what looked like bird food. My neighbor probably thought I’d lost my mind as the whirring sound echoed through the morning quiet.
But I wasn’t making birdseed — I was preparing the latest viral wellness trend: the “Bariatric Seed Trick.”
Over the past three months, this simple morning ritual has exploded across social media, with users claiming it mimics the appetite-suppressing effects of bariatric surgery. The before-and-after photos were compelling, but the claims seemed too good to be true.
So I decided to test it myself for 30 days.
What Exactly Is the Bariatric Seed Trick?
The Bariatric Seed Trick is surprisingly simple: a blend of ground pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, flaxseed, lemon zest, and cinnamon mixed into warm water. That’s it.
The name references bariatric surgery — procedures like gastric bypass that physically reduce stomach size and alter hunger hormones. Obviously, no drink can replicate surgery, but proponents claim this seed mixture works on similar pathways: triggering satiety hormones and creating that “I’m full” feeling that lasts for hours.