In this deeply personal episode of The Bari Chronicles, Tash and Damo sit down to unpack the real story behind Damo’s decision to undergo weight loss surgery. This is not a highlight reel — it’s an honest, unfiltered conversation about the physical, emotional, and life-altering reasons that led him to the operating table.

Damo opens up about years of chronic pain, multiple car accidents, and a massive hernia that changed everything. He talks about living in a body that was constantly fighting against him, the turning point that made surgery the safest option, and the emotional layers that people don’t always see behind a bariatric journey.

Together, Tash and Damo explore:
• The medical events that pushed surgery from optional to essential
• How pain, injury, and mobility challenges reshape daily life
• The stigma people with obesity face long before they get help
• The hope, fear, and determination that sit behind every WLS decision
• Why lived experience matters — and why telling these stories helps others feel less alone

It’s raw, real, and full of heart — the kind of conversation that reminds you why this community exists in the first place.

If you’re considering surgery, supporting someone through it, or simply curious about what drives a person to make this life-changing decision, this episode offers a powerful window into the truth behind the journey.