Bariatric Yarns

Bariatric Yarns

By Lian PassmoreHealth & Fitness
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Bariatric Yarns episodes

  • Ep 02. An Unexpected Journey - Chapter 2

    In chapter two I cover what bariatric surgery is, setting the context for the book going forward! I don't go super into detail but I do include two stories from special friends of mine and their experience of WLS; one going to Mexico and one having it publically in Auckland. The disclaimer on this episode is that I have the case of the sniffles...which turns out to be a little more than that.

    1 hr 5 min
  • Ep 01. An Unexpected Journey - Chapter 1

    Welcome back to Season Two of Bariatric Yarns! In this season I read you the book I wrote after my first year of weight loss surgery, titled "An Unexpected Journey". Chapter by chapter, I will share what I wrote in December 2020, reflecting on the year since my surgery in December 2019 - and then I will reflect on these writings. Now that I'm into my third-year post-WLS many things have changed and I'd love to give you an insight into what that looks like for me. Chapter 1 is all about what led to me making the decision to get WLS! 

    ENJOY! So happy to be back. 


    31 min
  • Ep 18. Megan gets Bypassed (on the same day as her Husband)
    In this episode, I talk to one of my long-time friends Megan about her experience with Gastric Bypass in January this year. Megan and her husband went under the knife on the same day, back to back with the same surgeon. We hear about how they navigated those early days with a small child at home and how much life has changed during the year. Megan experienced a complication that meant some time in the local hospital and a stay in the big smoke.
    58 min
  • Ep 17. Panel Yarn: Body Acceptance
    In this episode, we discuss Body Acceptance and what it means to us individually. We cover the difference between Body Dysmorphia and Phantom Fat Syndrome. Thanks for joining us Emma, Sam, Angela and Natalia!
    34 min
  • Ep 15. Charlie Palupe returns for more! VSG
    Charlie Palupe, our Brisbane based Samoan friend returns for his second episode to talk more in-depth about building good habits around food and movement. We talk about mental wellbeing, continual learning, conversations around WLS and how food has bought our Samoan culture together for so long and continues to do so. It's always a pleasure to talk to Charlie!
    1 hr 4 min
  • Ep 14. Panel Yarn: Our thoughts on the BMI Index

    Lana and Jess join me on this episode to talk about the BMI Index and what our thoughts are on this as part of the WLS experience. 

    We had some trouble with the audio on this one so apologies in advance, it sounds like we are talking over each other in some parts but it was just the ol' 4G.

    36 min
  • Ep 11. Fiona the WLS Communities biggest cheerleader!
    Fi is a kiwi who was living in the US when she pursued Weight Loss Surgery. She immersed herself in the online WLS Community and made some great friends but due to some health concerns was unable to proceed with WLS. I met Fiona through Instagram and have enjoyed every interaction! She is one wise woman whose words quite often lift up others online. We talk about weight, emotional and mental wellbeing plus more!
    1 hr 2 min

About Bariatric Yarns

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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.