Life With Liz

Life With Liz

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Life With Liz episodes

  • VSG - What Surgery & Post Op Was Like For Me.

    Every journey with VSG - Gastric Sleeve Surgery is different. I had surgery the same time as two other ladies and all three of us are on different paths now in our healing. I had two weeks of liquids post surgery and it isn't easy. Here's what I learned and my advice to those just starting this journey. It's a crazy, beautiful adventure into a healthier new me. 

    26 min
  • VSG - The Liquid Diet & My Goals

    Seven days prior to surgery, VSG patients have to start their pre-op diet aka liquids week. And oh boy, is it ever so exciting, (she says sarcastically). Thus, I had to find a lot of things to keep me busy and not think about food. I will say, the first day is the hardest. 

    Let me know what you think about the goals I set and please follow me on social media @LizRauOfficial! Thanks y'all for listening!

    20 min
  • VSG Pre-Op Week

    As my surgery date nears, (one week to go, y'all!) I had to go through my pre-op appointments first. From a physical, to lab work and a visit to my surgeon's office - it was a busy, busy week! Plus, I found out some things about the surgery I wasn't aware of before. Listen and find out!

    Also, don't forget to subscribe to my podcast on your preferred platform. It helps my channel immensely! And follow along with me on my journey on Instagram @LizRauOfficial

    33 min
  • VSG Qualifications and the Binder Class

    There are several ways to qualify for the VSG (gastric sleeve) surgery. I, myself, qualified by having a BMI between 35-40 and moderate sleep apnea. And let me tell you, the sleep apnea test wasn't so easy for me. 

    Plus, I'm going to share with you what the final Binder class is like. And what shock I received...

    25 min
  • VSG Bariatric Sleeve Classes - What The Process is Like

    I was required to do six months of education classes, therapy and meeting with a nutritionist ahead of my surgery. While typical classroom settings don't work for me, these were all virtual sessions. I want to share everything I went through and learned, and what I liked the best. Just tips and tricks I learned along the way. Three weeks to go until my surgery date!

    29 min
  • Life With Liz is Changing Thanks to VSG.

    Life With Liz is a podcast I've dedicated to my journey with VSG. Never heard of it? I hadn't either. 

    Vertical sleeve gastrectomy is surgery to help with weight loss, among many things. The surgeon removes a large portion of the stomach. This new, smaller stomach is about the size of a banana. It limits the amount of food I will be able to eat by making me feel full after only eating small amounts of the right nutritional foods. But, IT IS NOT A QUICK FIX. This is a tool I will have to live with forever and will be helping me with several health issues I've been dealing with for many years now. My eating, drinking and life style choices will be forever changed. And this is only the beginning. 

    ​Join me on this journey - It's going to be wild. 

    #LizGotSleeved

     

    25 min
  • Hi y'all! My introduction.
    Liz Rau is definitely an oddball with quirky humor and varied interests. She's an author, a cat lady, a vegan, a wanderlust traveler, Missouri raised and a Colorado implant. Some would call her a dreamer, others would say she's obsessed with pop culture and reality TV. But mostly, she's a chatterbox who loves to learn about history, culture, art and wine. Oh, and did I mention Liz is one epic cat lady? Join Liz on her podcast journey and start listening today!
    11 min
  • Strong Social Distancing Game
    Liz was meant for social distancing and has been loving her homey life since returning from her wedding in Europe. She's been reading, writing, podcast listening and binge watching some of her favorite things: Beat Bobby Flay, Vanderpump Rules, Dorinda Medley/Stassi Schroeder's 'Gram stories and leaving reviews everywhere! Plus, check out her friend's new podcast: "Let's Talk Pleasure" with Rachel Overvoll.
    26 min
  • Until Plague Do We Part
    Liz has been keeping a tiny secret, but only if you never listen to her podcast. Like, ever...
    Plus, she's traveling to Europe and has some thoughts about what's going on in the news right now.
    19 min
  • 90 Day What?
    Liz dives deep down the Bravo TV rabbit hole, leaving nobody left standing with grace or mercy. Plus, she's finally watched the entire last season of 90 Day Fiance, and she feels strongly about one cast member in general. Listen to find out who!
    27 min

About Life With Liz

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The Girl in the Silk Pajamas - Liz Rau - is definitely an oddball with quirky humor and varied interests. She’s an author, wine lover, cat lady, pescatarian, wanderlust traveler, VSG survivor, Missouri raised and Colorado implant. And, as of recent developments, a new mom to an adorable baby girl named Freya!