Downsizing with Dave Goodman

19. 2 years on....

eurodave2000@yahoo.co.uk (Dave Goodman) — Wed, 31 Aug 2022 15:04:21 +0000

It's been 2 years to the day since the surgery. How am I feeling, were there any complications, what's happened since and of course did I pile on the pounds?! Please contact me if you have any questions about weight loss surgery on Twitter - dave_a_goodman

18. Kind words and kid's portions

eurodave2000@yahoo.co.uk (Dave Goodman) — Sat, 1 May 2021 08:35:04 +0000

It's been 8 months since the op and I've really settled into to life with a smaller stomach. Find out how life has changed and what's still weird about the weight loss surgery. Follow me and share your thoughts on Twitter @dave_a_goodman

17. Food in Flight and Happy Endings

eurodave2000@yahoo.co.uk (Dave Goodman) — Thu, 31 Dec 2020 13:46:20 +0000

In this final episode I look back on how much has changed in the past 12 months. How is travelling different with a smaller stomach and what do you do with all your old clothes? Thanks for being alongside me during this journey. Contact me on Twitter @dave_a_goodman

16. BMI, Bikes and Booze

eurodave2000@yahoo.co.uk (Dave Goodman) — Sun, 13 Dec 2020 21:18:04 +0000

Nearly two months after the surgery I've got on my bike to keep the fat burning. I've also tried my first alcohol with unusual effects. Keep in touch with any questions or your stories on Twitter - @dave_a_goodman

15. Bowels and Banishing the Baby Food

eurodave2000@yahoo.co.uk (Dave Goodman) — Mon, 7 Dec 2020 10:07:17 +0000

Three weeks after the op I've hit a mental milestone and can finally start eating "real" food again! There's still some weird stuff going on in my body too....Get in touch with any comments or if you need any advice - @dave_a_goodman on Twitter

14. Never blend chicken and how to make injections invisible

eurodave2000@yahoo.co.uk (Dave Goodman) — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 09:21:31 +0000

It's been 10 days since the surgery and I'm trying to get used to blended foods and rapid weight loss. Life has changed already but there's still the fear of change. Contact me on Twitter if you want to know more - @dave_a_goodman

13. Baby Food and Baby Steps

eurodave2000@yahoo.co.uk (Dave Goodman) — Mon, 16 Nov 2020 08:29:53 +0000

I'm finally home 4 days after the surgery and it feels strange starting my new life. What does blended bolognese taste like and how are those pesky injections going?! Please leave a review if you're enjoying this podcast and contact me @dave_a_goodman on Twitter.

12. 48 hours later

eurodave2000@yahoo.co.uk (Dave Goodman) — Mon, 16 Nov 2020 07:49:02 +0000

A few days have passed since the op and I'm still in hospital "trying out" my new stomach, first with liquids and then pureed food. Will it stay down? And have I banished the demons? If you're enjoying the podcast please leave a review. You can get in touch on Twitter @dave_a_goodman

10. Operation Day

eurodave2000@yahoo.co.uk (Dave Goodman) — Sat, 7 Nov 2020 08:00:00 +0000

After the big build up, the day of surgery has arrived and there are tears before the anaesthetic. In this episode I take you through the prep for the op and my feelings immediately after. Get in touch on Twitter if you want to share your thoughts @dave_a_goodman

11. 3am Eternal

eurodave2000@yahoo.co.uk (Dave Goodman) — Sat, 7 Nov 2020 08:00:00 +0000

It's the night after the surgery, I'm in a bit of pain, can't sleep and filled with buyer's remorse. What have I just done?! If anything in this podcast has struck a chord with you get in touch on Twitter @dave_a_goodman

8. One day til the op!

eurodave2000@yahoo.co.uk (Dave Goodman) — Sat, 31 Oct 2020 08:00:00 +0000

With just 24 hours to go until I undergo the life-changing surgery I'm cautiously optimistic about what's to come. The fear is still palpable though. Share your feedback with me and your experiences @dave_a_goodman on Twitter

9. Trimming and Tasting....my last supper

eurodave2000@yahoo.co.uk (Dave Goodman) — Sat, 31 Oct 2020 08:00:00 +0000

I'm finally at the hospital after the many months of prep. With the op hours away I settle get prepped with an electric shaver and endives! Share your experience and thoughts @dave_a_goodman on Twitter

7. Sharon's Story

eurodave2000@yahoo.co.uk (Dave Goodman) — Sat, 24 Oct 2020 08:49:04 +0000

My friend and colleague Sharon had weight loss surgery over 2 years ago. I spoke to her about her experience both before and after the op to gain some insight and perspective into what I was about to go through. Share your story with me on Twitter @dave_a_goodman

6. Weighing everything up with 3 days to go

eurodave2000@yahoo.co.uk (Dave Goodman) — Sat, 24 Oct 2020 08:44:55 +0000

As the time ticked down to the date of the surgery I bought two sets of scales and made plans for my post-op diet. Get in touch via Twitter@dave_a_goodman

5. One week out...

eurodave2000@yahoo.co.uk (Dave Goodman) — Tue, 20 Oct 2020 16:00:00 +0000

With just 7 days to go before the surgery there are a myriad of thoughts going through my mind. What will life actually be like afterwards? Will I be filled with regrets? This emotional episode really lays bare the enormous change I'm about to undertake. Get in touch on Twitter - @dave_a_goodman

4. Slow down and delve deep

eurodave2000@yahoo.co.uk (Dave Goodman) — Tue, 13 Oct 2020 18:00:00 +0000

As part of the preparation for surgery I had to begin seeing a dietician and a psychologist to prepare me for life after the op. Finding out more about what and why I ate was a revelation! DO get in touch about anything you hear on the podcast on Twitter - @dave_a_goodman

3. Sizing up the surgery

eurodave2000@yahoo.co.uk (Dave Goodman) — Thu, 8 Oct 2020 18:31:27 +0000

Having made the decision to go for the surgery I then needed to decide which one. In this episode I explain the different, and somewhat terrifying, options. Get in touch with comments and questions on Twitter @dave_a_goodman

2. Diets are forever...and ever

eurodave2000@yahoo.co.uk (Dave Goodman) — Sun, 4 Oct 2020 17:38:23 +0000

From soup at school to a multitude of milkshakes, I explore a lifetime of dieting failures that led to the decision to go down the surgical road. If you've been through a similar experience get in touch on Twitter @dave_a_goodman

1. Life changing decisions

eurodave2000@yahoo.co.uk (Dave Goodman) — Thu, 1 Oct 2020 15:23:52 +0000

Have you tried to lose weight for good and just piled it on again and again? Welcome to my world. This is start of my journey to a better life and a healthier me and why I made the decision to have surgery. Get in touch via Twitter @dave_a_goodman