Social media influencer Remi Bader has issued a powerful retort to online critics who have made harsh remarks about her transformed physique. This comes in the wake of her candid admission last year that she secretly underwent significant weight loss surgery.
A Defiant Instagram Reel
The 30-year-old TikTok star responded directly to her detractors on Monday by sharing an Instagram reel. The video featured her twirling confidently in a baby pink bikini during a trip to Palm Springs. In a bold move, Bader overlaid the clip with screenshots of the actual negative comments she has received about her body since publicly discussing her bariatric operation in March 2025.
The Spectrum of Cruel Commentary
The displayed comments revealed a disturbing range of body-shaming. One troll labelled Bader as 'disgusting', while another cruelly focused on her 'loose skin'. Conversely, a different critic accused her of secretly having 'another surgery', expressing that they missed her previous, larger frame. Bader also included supportive messages from fans, such as one who marvelled at how 'toned' she now appears.
The video concluded with a poignant message from Bader herself, who wrote: 'Imagine we lived a life where we just didn't comment on people's bodies.' This post follows her earlier, deeply personal confessions about struggling with binge eating and depression over many years.
The Backstory: A Secret Surgery Revealed
Early in 2025, Bader explained her changed appearance, revealing she had a surgical procedure in 2023 after years of public speculation. She disclosed that she lost 140 pounds following a secret operation known as a single anastomosis duodenal-ileal bypass with sleeve gastrectomy, commonly abbreviated to SADI-S. This is a modified bariatric procedure designed for substantial weight loss and resolving related health conditions.
Backlash and a Platform Built on Inclusivity
Bader made this admission during a March 2025 appearance on Khloe Kardashian's podcast. Subsequently, she faced significant backlash from some followers who felt betrayed that she had not disclosed the procedure at the time, accusing her of lying by omission about the reasons for her transformation.
This controversy stands in stark contrast to the platform that made her famous. Bader initially rose to prominence on TikTok by posting realistic clothing hauls and passionately advocating for size inclusivity as a plus-size model and influencer.
The Personal Struggle Behind the Decision
In interviews, Bader has explained that she sought the weight loss surgery after enduring unhealthy cycles of unsuccessful and harmful dieting methods. She told Self magazine about her battles with binge eating, experiments with weight loss drugs, and debilitating gastrointestinal issues.
She reflected on her journey, stating: 'I loved being curvy my whole life. I just did. It was who I was... I will always believe that you could be a bigger size and be healthy and happy.' However, she acknowledged a pivotal shift: 'I was for a while — that wasn't a lie — but there was a point when it shifted, and I became really unhappy.'
Bader has since expressed that after revealing the truth about her bariatric surgery, she has begun to feel like herself again and is 'so happy' to receive supportive comments from her community. Her recent video serves as a stark reminder of the intense public scrutiny faced by influencers and a plea for greater kindness and less commentary on personal appearance.
