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! Some would call her a dreamer, others would say she’s obsessed with pop culture and reality TV. Follow on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok (@LizRauOfficial). #LifeWithLiz #TheGirlInTheSilkPajamas
Episodes
Monday Jun 07, 2021
5 Steps to Break a Stall
Monday Jun 07, 2021
Monday Jun 07, 2021
Stalls are going to happen after bariatric surgery. It is just part of the journey. I have found by doing these 5 things, I am a lot more open-minded and get back on track quicker. Take the time to do these things and you will be back on track in no time.
Monday May 31, 2021
Dining Out - VSG Style
Monday May 31, 2021
Monday May 31, 2021
Dining out after bariatric surgery is intimidating, or at least it is for many folks. But, it's manageable. Liz faces this issue a lot in her life due to her business schedule, but she's found some tips that work for her!
Monday May 24, 2021
Breakfast Like a Bariatric Patient
Monday May 24, 2021
Monday May 24, 2021
The most important thing after Bariatric surgery is to follow the plan. Falling into old habits happens from time to time, but as long as there is a plan, you'll be able to get back on track. Liz never ate breakfast before surgery and, during this past week, she fell back into that lifestyle. But that's okay, she has a plan to get back on track!
Monday May 17, 2021
Hunger Signals After Bariatric Surgery
Monday May 17, 2021
Monday May 17, 2021
It is well known that hunger is a common complaint after weight loss surgery. But is it physical hunger or mind hunger? Liz gives you her opinions.
Monday May 10, 2021
13 Questions to Ask Before Surgery
Monday May 10, 2021
Monday May 10, 2021
There are probably a million questions to ask both yourself and your doctor, but Liz provides the top 13 things to ask in the episode before having bariatric surgery.
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Monday Apr 26, 2021
What is Dumping Syndrome?
Monday Apr 26, 2021
Monday Apr 26, 2021
Liz has tried to avoid this topic, because who really likes talking about that bathroom situations, but it is time to discuss dumping syndrome. And yes, it is as gross as it sounds.
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Monday Apr 19, 2021
Fat Brain - What Is It?
Monday Apr 19, 2021
Monday Apr 19, 2021
Have you ever heard the term “Fat Brain”? Liz hadn't, until she heard herself say the phrase. But, maybe you have heard another term that has a similar meaning? Although we don’t like the term, we hear it often, especially in the social media communities. Liz gives six tips to getting over it!
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Monday Apr 12, 2021
20 Things to Know - Bariatric Surgery
Monday Apr 12, 2021
Monday Apr 12, 2021
20 Things That All Bariatric Patients Need to Know - If you’re considering bariatric surgery or know someone that is, Liz has a few tips from her own experiences. Take away what you can, but know, every journey is different.
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Monday Mar 08, 2021
Be Prepared - 5 Post Surgery Things to Watch For
Monday Mar 08, 2021
Monday Mar 08, 2021
There's a lot of people who will tell you only the highlights of Bariatric Surgery. Or the folks who only tell you the worst parts of post surgery life. But what about the other stuff? The experiences you're most likely to have?
Listen to find out what Liz wants you to know!
Monday Mar 01, 2021
Things Nobody Told Me
Monday Mar 01, 2021
Monday Mar 01, 2021
There are a lot of things you're warned about before surgery. No sugar, no soda, mandatory diet changes, etc.
But what about the things you don't know about? Are prepared for? Liz recounts some of the things she went through. Listen to find out what those things are!