• 1. Life changing decisions
    Oct 1 2020
    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
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    9 mins
  • 2. Diets are forever...and ever
    Oct 4 2020
    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
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    9 mins
  • 3. Sizing up the surgery
    Oct 8 2020
    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
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    9 mins
  • 4. Slow down and delve deep
    Oct 13 2020
    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
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    9 mins
  • 5. One week out...
    Oct 20 2020
    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
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    11 mins
  • 6. Weighing everything up with 3 days to go
    Oct 24 2020
    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
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    11 mins
  • 7. Sharon's Story
    Oct 24 2020
    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
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    25 mins
  • 9. Trimming and Tasting....my last supper
    Oct 31 2020
    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
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    7 mins