Bariatric Yarns

Dec 26 2023 31 ep. 52 mins 6
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Lian talks about all things Weight Loss Surgery with people from within the community and all around the world. It's real, raw and, for the most part unedited. Season One features many guests and Season Two is all about Lian's first year of surgery and her reflections two years on. Find us @bariatric_yarns Hosted by @from_lian

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My little sister has a mini-bypass

Dec 26 2023 65 mins  
Meet my little sister Leilani, who is nearly four weeks post-op from a mini-bypass. We talk about her journey so far, from deciding to get weight loss surgery, to accessing her kiwi-saver to fund it privately, meeting her surgeon, the big day and her last four weeks post-op. Sound Quality Disclaimer fam, in this episode, I am walking yet again, so apologies for the not-so-top-qua

4 years post WLS update

Dec 09 2023 40 mins  
Hey team, I've recorded an impromptu update the day after my four-year surgery while I'm going for a walk. It's my thoughts on WLS - if I have any regrets and where I am at now! If you are interested, have a listen.

Ep 10. An Unexpected Journey - Chapter 11, 12 and 13 (the final chapters)

Jan 10 2023 47 mins  
Wow, the final chapters! We have made it to the end of an unexpected journey. These chapters cover life beyond weight loss surgery, undieting (intuitive and mindful eating) and levelling up.  This is my final episode of Bariatric Yarns. Thank you so much for listening. I have had a blast.  I'd love to hear from you on social media at @bariatricyarns or @from_lian. 

Ep 09. An Unexpected Journey - Chapters 9 & 10

Jan 10 2023 35 mins  
In these chapters, we cover top tips and struggles from pre-op right through to my 12-month mark and having a system to support you, including visualisation, consistency and understanding the true nature of the journey. 

Ep 08. An Unexpected Journey - Chapter 8

Jan 10 2023 51 mins  
Back after an eight-month hiatus, just having a few babies yah know! In this chapter, we cover goal setting and measuring success after weight loss surgery, including non-scale victories, my goals and finding you why. 

Ep 07. An Unexpected Journey - Chapter 7

Apr 16 2022 86 mins  
In Chapter 7 of An Unexpected Journey, we cover relationships and support. Talking about choosing to share the decision to get WLS with the world or keep it quiet, social media, emotional wellbeing and navigating WLS with kids at home. This is a BIG episode so buckle up! 

Ep 06. An Unexpected Journey - Chapter 6

Apr 16 2022 48 mins  
In Chapter 6 of An Unexpected Journey, I share my weekly update posts from week 1 post-op right through to my 7-month mark. A personal favourite episode so far, it shows just how much things change over the first six months of weight loss surgery. 

Ep 05. An Unexpected Journey - Chapter 5

Apr 16 2022 41 mins  
In the second part of "what to expect" we talk about natural vs surgical weight loss perception, alcohol, water and eating out post-op! 

Ep 04. An Unexpected Journey - Chapter 4

Apr 16 2022 66 mins  
In Chapter 4 of an Unexpected Journey, we cover part one of "What to expect!". It's a mishmash of Instagram posts including talking about movement, hair, nails and skin. 

Ep 03. An Unexpected Journey - Chapter 3

Apr 16 2022 48 mins  
In Chapter 3 of An Unexpected Journey, we cover pre-op, surgery day and post op! Including eating, how I was feeling and the initial consultations.