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- 2022
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About Woofers
A pair of siblings in Ireland discuss life, health, and the things that make us laugh. We have both gone through Gastric surgery and are looking to share our experiences with you. We tend to swear a good bit...so watch out for that. Contact us Email: wooferspodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @WoofersPodcast
- Publisher
- Woofers Podcast
- Category
- health & fitness
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- Yes
- First episode
- 22 Feb 2022
- Latest episode
- 2 Jun 2022
Latest episodes
10 episodes in the feed.
2 Jun 2022
Woofers Podcast Episode 10 - 10 Questions
In Episode 10, siblings, Seán and Catherine, ask each other 5 questions about their Bariatric journey so far. (Catherine cheats a small bit by delegating writing the questions to her 9 year old house manager) The dead inside unicorn teddy that Sean talks about can be seen here: Dead Inside Unicorn Picture (https://photos.app.goo.gl/oGwJHfmkAanNX4mc7) Contact us Email: wooferspodcast@gmail.com (mailto:wooferspodcast@gmail.com) Twitter: @WoofersPodcast Resources Remember to reach out for support if you are having a tough time navigating some of the issues discussed in this podcast. Here are some links that you may find useful: https://jigsaw.ie/mental-health-services-over-18/ https://www.samaritans.org/ireland/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/ Bariatric Surgery Information: Important note, these are just some useful sites to start your bariatric journey research. Sean & Catherine are not medical professionals, they are just sharing their personal bariatric experiences. Always discuss your health concerns with trained medical professionals prior to making any decisions about bariatric surgery. https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/bariatric-surgery/about/pac-20394258 (https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/bariatric-surgery/about/pac-20394258) https://www.hey.nhs.uk/patient-leaflet/bariatric-surgery-pre-operative-diet/ (https://www.hey.nhs.uk/patient-leaflet/bariatric-surgery-pre-operative-diet/) https://svph.ie/metabolic-bariatric-services/ (https://svph.ie/metabolic-bariatric-services/) Music: SOLO ACOUSTIC GUITAR by Jason Shaw http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jason_Shaw Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported— CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_solo-acoustic-guitar Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/4M9Puanhdac (https://youtu.be/4M9Puanhdac)
30 May 2022
Woofers Podcast Episode 9 - Fitness
In Episode 9, siblings, Seán and Catherine, talk about their relationship with exercise and fitness throughout their journeys. Contact us Email: wooferspodcast@gmail.com (mailto:wooferspodcast@gmail.com) Twitter: @WoofersPodcast Resources Remember to reach out for support if you are having a tough time navigating some of the issues discussed in this podcast. Here are some links that you may find useful: https://jigsaw.ie/mental-health-services-over-18/ https://www.samaritans.org/ireland/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/ Bariatric Surgery Information: Important note, these are just some useful sites to start your bariatric journey research. Sean & Catherine are not medical professionals, they are just sharing their personal bariatric experiences. Always discuss your health concerns with trained medical professionals prior to making any decisions about bariatric surgery. https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/bariatric-surgery/about/pac-20394258 (https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/bariatric-surgery/about/pac-20394258) https://www.hey.nhs.uk/patient-leaflet/bariatric-surgery-pre-operative-diet/ (https://www.hey.nhs.uk/patient-leaflet/bariatric-surgery-pre-operative-diet/) https://svph.ie/metabolic-bariatric-services/ (https://svph.ie/metabolic-bariatric-services/) Music: SOLO ACOUSTIC GUITAR by Jason Shaw http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jason_Shaw Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported— CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_solo-acoustic-guitar Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/4M9Puanhdac (https://youtu.be/4M9Puanhdac)
16 May 2022
Woofers Podcast Episode 8 - The Value of Therapy
In Episode 8, siblings, Seán and Catherine, pay tribute to our Uncle Paddy who passed away and to Jack our mums beloved dog who also passed away. Its been a journey! They discuss the importance of Psychotherapy and try to emphasise the benefits of getting to know yourself better. As always a good place to start is always speaking to your GP or other medical professional about your options and if Bariatric surgery is the best option for you. Contact us Email: wooferspodcast@gmail.com (mailto:wooferspodcast@gmail.com) Twitter: @WoofersPodcast Resources Remember to reach out for support if you are having a tough time navigating some of the issues discussed in this podcast. Here are some links that you may find useful: https://jigsaw.ie/mental-health-services-over-18/ https://www.samaritans.org/ireland/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/ Bariatric Surgery Information: Important note, these are just some useful sites to start your bariatric journey research. Sean & Catherine are not medical professionals, they are just sharing their personal bariatric experiences. Always discuss your health concerns with trained medical professionals prior to making any decisions about bariatric surgery. https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/bariatric-surgery/about/pac-20394258 (https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/bariatric-surgery/about/pac-20394258) https://www.hey.nhs.uk/patient-leaflet/bariatric-surgery-pre-operative-diet/ (https://www.hey.nhs.uk/patient-leaflet/bariatric-surgery-pre-operative-diet/) https://svph.ie/metabolic-bariatric-services/ (https://svph.ie/metabolic-bariatric-services/) Music: SOLO ACOUSTIC GUITAR by Jason Shaw http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jason_Shaw Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported— CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_solo-acoustic-guitar Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/4M9Puanhdac (https://youtu.be/4M9Puanhdac)
30 Apr 2022
Woofers Podcast Episode 7 Fat stories
Fat Stories In Episode 7, siblings, Seán and Catherine, talk about their many and varied experiences with being fat including fat shaming & hecklers, some awkard moments and some funny scenarios. As always a good place to start is always speaking to your GP or other medical professional about your options and if Bariatric surgery is the best option for you. Contact us Email: wooferspodcast@gmail.com (mailto:wooferspodcast@gmail.com) Twitter: @WoofersPodcast Resources Remember to reach out for support if you are having a tough time navigating some of the issues discussed in this podcast. Here are some links that you may find useful: https://jigsaw.ie/mental-health-services-over-18/ https://www.samaritans.org/ireland/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/ Bariatric Surgery Information: Important note, these are just some useful sites to start your bariatric journey research. Sean & Catherine are not medical professionals, they are just sharing their personal bariatric experiences. Always discuss your health concerns with trained medical professionals prior to making any decisions about bariatric surgery. https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/bariatric-surgery/about/pac-20394258 (https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/bariatric-surgery/about/pac-20394258) https://www.hey.nhs.uk/patient-leaflet/bariatric-surgery-pre-operative-diet/ (https://www.hey.nhs.uk/patient-leaflet/bariatric-surgery-pre-operative-diet/) https://svph.ie/metabolic-bariatric-services/ (https://svph.ie/metabolic-bariatric-services/) Music: SOLO ACOUSTIC GUITAR by Jason Shaw http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jason_Shaw Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported— CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_solo-acoustic-guitar Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/4M9Puanhdac
7 Apr 2022
Woofers Podcast Episode 6 - Joy of Cooking Post Op
In Episode 6, siblings, Seán and Catherine, talk about their love of cooking and food in a post-bariatric life. They discuss different menu options and their love of cooking and how important it is to embrace cooking your own food post-op. As always a good place to start is always speaking to your GP or other medical professional about your options and if Bariatric surgery is the best option for you. Contact us Email: wooferspodcast@gmail.com (mailto:wooferspodcast@gmail.com) Twitter: @WoofersPodcast Resources Remember to reach out for support if you are having a tough time navigating some of the issues discussed in this podcast. Here are some links that you may find useful: https://jigsaw.ie/mental-health-services-over-18/ https://www.samaritans.org/ireland/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/ Bariatric Surgery Information: Important note, these are just some useful sites to start your bariatric journey research. Sean & Catherine are not medical professionals, they are just sharing their personal bariatric experiences. Always discuss your health concerns with trained medical professionals prior to making any decisions about bariatric surgery. https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/bariatric-surgery/about/pac-20394258 (https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/bariatric-surgery/about/pac-20394258) https://www.hey.nhs.uk/patient-leaflet/bariatric-surgery-pre-operative-diet/ (https://www.hey.nhs.uk/patient-leaflet/bariatric-surgery-pre-operative-diet/) https://svph.ie/metabolic-bariatric-services/ (https://svph.ie/metabolic-bariatric-services/) Music: SOLO ACOUSTIC GUITAR by Jason Shaw http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jason_Shaw Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported— CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_solo-acoustic-guitar Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/4M9Puanhdac Additional Resources: https://www.thecookingguy.com/ (Sam the Cooking Guy is a great source of simple, straight forward cooking using whole foods, as noted in the podcast, not all of his recipes are compatible with bariatric surgery, but there are some great recipe ideas you might enjoy! He’s also pretty funny!)
30 Mar 2022
Woofers Podcast Episode 5 - Diets & Setpoint
n this episode, Sean and Catherine talk about some of the mainstream weight management diets and strategies they have tried over the course of their lives. This is a very general overview of the diets they have tried and their opinions about how they worked or didn’t work for them. Again, this is a highly personal process so everyone will have different results, this is just how they got on. Contact us Email: wooferspodcast@gmail.com (mailto:wooferspodcast@gmail.com) Twitter: @WoofersPodcast Resources Remember to reach out for support if you are having a tough time navigating some of the issues discussed in this podcast. Here are some links that you may find useful: https://jigsaw.ie/mental-health-services-over-18/ https://www.samaritans.org/ireland/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/ Bariatric Surgery Information: Important note, these are just some useful sites to start your bariatric journey research. Sean & Catherine are not medical professionals, they are just sharing their personal bariatric experiences. Always discuss your health concerns with trained medical professionals prior to making any decisions about bariatric surgery. https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/bariatric-surgery/about/pac-20394258 (https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/bariatric-surgery/about/pac-20394258) https://www.hey.nhs.uk/patient-leaflet/bariatric-surgery-pre-operative-diet/ (https://www.hey.nhs.uk/patient-leaflet/bariatric-surgery-pre-operative-diet/) https://svph.ie/metabolic-bariatric-services/ https://www.weightlosssurgerypodcast.com/ (https://www.weightlosssurgerypodcast.com/) Music: SOLO ACOUSTIC GUITAR by Jason Shaw http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jason_Shaw Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported— CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_solo-acoustic-guitar Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/4M9Puanhdac Additional Resources: This link gives some general overview information about the calorific values of different wines. https://usualwines.com/blogs/knowledge-base/how-many-calories-in-a-glass-of-wine#:~:text=Sauvignon%20Blanc%3A%20119%20calories (https://usualwines.com/blogs/knowledge-base/how-many-calories-in-a-glass-of-wine#:~:text=Sauvignon%20Blanc%3A%20119%20calories)
15 Mar 2022
Episode 4 - Week 1 Post Op
In Episode 4, siblings, Seán and Catherine, talk about their experiences during the first week post-op. They review their experience using 4 criteria: They discuss different menu options and their love of cooking and how important it is to embrace cooking your own food post-op. As always a good place to start is always speaking to your GP or other medical professional about your options and if Bariatric surgery is the best option for you. Contact us Email: wooferspodcast@gmail.com (mailto:wooferspodcast@gmail.com) Twitter: @WoofersPodcast Resources Remember to reach out for support if you are having a tough time navigating some of the issues discussed in this podcast. Here are some links that you may find useful: https://jigsaw.ie/mental-health-services-over-18/ (https://jigsaw.ie/mental-health-services-over-18/) https://www.samaritans.org/ireland/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/ Bariatric Surgery Information: Important note, these are just some useful sites to start your bariatric journey research. Sean & Catherine are not medical professionals, they are just sharing their personal bariatric experiences. Always discuss your health concerns with trained medical professionals prior to making any decisions about bariatric surgery. https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/bariatric-surgery/about/pac-20394258 (https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/bariatric-surgery/about/pac-20394258) https://www.hey.nhs.uk/patient-leaflet/bariatric-surgery-pre-operative-diet/ (https://www.hey.nhs.uk/patient-leaflet/bariatric-surgery-pre-operative-diet/) https://svph.ie/metabolic-bariatric-services/ (https://svph.ie/metabolic-bariatric-services/) Music: SOLO ACOUSTIC GUITAR by Jason Shaw http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jason_Shaw Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported— CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_solo-acoustic-guitar Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/4M9Puanhdac Additional Resources: https://www.thecookingguy.com/ (https://www.thecookingguy.com/) (Sam the Cooking Guy is a great source of simple, straight forward cooking using whole foods, as noted in the podcast, not all of his recipes are compatible with bariatric surgery, but there are some great recipe ideas you might enjoy! He’s also pretty funny!)
8 Mar 2022
Woofers Podcast Episode 3 - The Referral Process
In Episode 3, siblings, Seán and Catherine, talk about their experiences navigating the system to apply for Bariatric surgery. They will discuss the public Irish system, the private application process and travelling abroad for surgery. It is important to note that this is their personal experience and everyone has a different experience going through this process. A good place to start is always speaking to your GP or other medical professional about your options and if Bariatric surgery is the best option for you. Contact us Email: wooferspodcast@gmail.com (mailto:wooferspodcast@gmail.com) Twitter: @WoofersPodcast Resources Remember to reach out for support if you are having a tough time navigating some of the issues discussed in this podcast. Here are some links that you may find useful: https://jigsaw.ie/mental-health-services-over-18/ https://www.samaritans.org/ireland/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/ Bariatric Surgery Information: Important note, these are just some useful sites to start your bariatric journey research. Sean & Catherine are not medical professionals, they are just sharing their personal bariatric experiences. Always discuss your health concerns
28 Feb 2022
Woofers Podcast Episode 2 - PreOp Diet & Morning of Surgery
In Episode 2, siblings, Seán and Catherine, talk about their pre-operative diets on their journey to gastric surgery. They discuss the two different pre-operative diets they followed and their experiences along the way. Contact us Email: wooferspodcast@gmail.com (mailto:wooferspodcast@gmail.com) Twitter: @WoofersPodcast Resources Remember to reach out for support if you are having a tough time navigating some of the issues discussed in this podcast. Here are some links that you may find useful: https://jigsaw.ie/mental-health-services-over-18/ https://www.samaritans.org/ireland/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/ Bariatric Surgery Information: Important note, these are just some useful sites to start your bariatric journey research. Sean & Catherine are not medical professionals, they are just sharing their personal bariatric experiences. Always discuss your health concerns with trained medical professionals prior to making any decisions about bariatric surgery. https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/bariatric-surgery/about/pac-20394258 (https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/bariatric-surgery/about/pac-20394258) https://www.hey.nhs.uk/patient-leaflet/bariatric-surgery-pre-operative-diet/ (https://www.hey.nhs.uk/patient-leaflet/bariatric-surgery-pre-operative-diet/) https://svph.ie/metabolic-bariatric-services/ (https://svph.ie/metabolic-bariatric-services/) Music: SOLO ACOUSTIC GUITAR by Jason Shaw http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jason_Shaw Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported— CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_solo-acoustic-guitar Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/4M9Puanhdac (https://youtu.be/4M9Puanhdac)
22 Feb 2022
Woofers Podcast Episode 1
In our first Episode, siblings, Seán and Catherine, talk about their journey towards gastric surgery. We cover the big steps in our lives that brought us to the point where we were ready to go through surgery to help improve our health. Contact us Email: wooferspodcast@gmail.com (mailto:wooferspodcast@gmail.com) Twitter: @WoofersPodcast Links https://jigsaw.ie/mental-health-services-over-18/ SOLO ACOUSTIC GUITAR by Jason Shaw http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jason_Shaw Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported— CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_solo-acoustic-guitar Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/4M9Puanhdac
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