This weekend was B U S Y for us.  We had lots of events and although it was jammed packed, it was a blast.  So if you've read any of my forum posts you no doubt know that I have a very close friend who had RnY (3 years ago). 

This weekend I got to see her.  She still looks awesome. I even noticed that some of her saggy skin reduced.  Now she does go to the gym 6 days a week and doesn't cheat.  Plus she is not an emotional eater.  All in all she did her homework and really follows the plans set by her Nut and surgeon.

It was great to see her.  While we were at her house, I made the big announcement to everyone (RnY friend already knew) that I was having WLS.  I told them I had decided on the sleeve.  Everyone was very supportive...even my one friend who doesn't "believe in WLS". 

The icing on the cake was that another friend in our group of 4 said she too is having surgery.  She was considering the band but hadn't done any research so she was not sure which surgery she'd have.  We (RnY friend) and I did tell her that if she uses our surgeon, he won't recommend the band.  She asked a lot of questions and we were honest but didn't try to convince her of anything other than the results.

I was very happy to hear she is considering WLS.  She too has struggled with being overweight her whole life.  It was funny because we both tend to yo-yo together.  We ride the highs and lows of weight together.  When I looked at some of our old pics, yup, we were big at the same time and thinner at the same time.  I guess we really are born 4 days apart...although she is older. 

I'm really happy to have someone else to go through this journey with me.  I need all the support I can get.