A dear friend of mine was just diagnosed with gastric cancer....I'm feeling so guilty for choosing to remove 85% of a healthy stomach....

You are doing this for your health to PREVENT future problems (obesity can increase your chances for some cancers, by the way)! Your stomach may be healthy and cancer-free, but the rest of your body is not.

Be thankful for taking that step towards your future and having the opportunity to reverse many years of damage!

Oh how sad.. So sorry to hear this and I agree with Puja, you have to take care of you. Prayers to your friend and you.

Thanks guys, I appreciate your support!

I'm sorry for your friend's challenges. It's hard mot to personalize and compare and still, your path and your friend's path are not the same. Having your stomach won't change the path your friend is on. Gentle ease.

Sorry to hear about your friend. Unfortunalety we don't have control over life and you shouldn't feel guilty, just continue to be a good friend with your love and support.