I was talking with a good friend of mine on the phone this morning, and I told him I would be out of the office for a little over a week. He asked why and I told him I was having surgery. Then he was worried about what was wrong with me and finally, to keep him from imagining something awful, I told him I was having weight loss surgery. He was so supportive that it made me cry...told me he thought it was a courageous decision and that he would pray for me that it went well and call me after the surgery. We've never talked about my weight problem, although we've talked about nearly everything else you can imagine. He's going to research it online to see what it's all about (he's thin).

I hadn't planned to tell him, just wait and see if he noticed changes over time, but now I'm glad I did. It's nice to know that someone whose opinion I really respect is glad for me that I'm doing this. It was a real affirmation of my decision from someone very important to me.

Emily

That is great. It will help to have someone to talk to that understands what the band is all about. Good luck. Celeste

I think that's how you can tell who your true friends are. I had various responses to the news from different people, and the ones who reacted like your friend are the ones who have been true friends all along. Hang on to this one!

He sounds like a very good friend. Good luck with your surgery, and make sure to keep us posted!

That is great Emily!

I agree. In life God will open a door for us... if we answer it we may get a pleasant surprise. If we don't ... we may be passing up something wonderful in our lives.

As I sit at my computer this morning looking out onto the beautiful blue ocean... I am so grateful!

Wish me luck... surgery is this Thursday! My New birth date should be JANUARY 12

Best wishes on your upcoming surgeries!

I"m proud of you for taking the risk to be honest with your friend. I know it is hard. When I have told people, I have only experienced truly positive support, and I am so thankful! Good for you! Cindy

Good for you seeking support and affirmation of your decision and a friend to have along the way as you go on the journey can only be positive for you.

Good luck and take care - please let us know how you do.

Nancy

I'm so happy to hear that you have a good friend who is so willing to understand what you are going through. I agree with everyone else, he's definately a keeper!

Congratulations on your upcoming birthdate by the way!

That is fantastic! I too had a friend find out (only this was by accident I didn't choose to tell them) and it has been great to have the support (even though they didn't agree with my decision) and be able to talk to them about it.