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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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