I think we just broke up...shedding unsupportive friends

[shedo82773 1,236]

You know I was just going to say that very same thing. She is probably thinking that she has lost her eating buddy. A true friend would have at least checked on you!! I am not a counselor but I think you should let it rest for awhile. It really gripes my BUTT when people just assume that WLS is taking the easy way out. Maybe you should confront her and ask where she got her info. You can tell her this: GOOD THINGS COME TO THOSE WHO WORK HARD!!! WLS is by no means easy peasy. I'm sorry that this happened.

[be4unoit 27]

I got this:

Hey I saw the post about surgery - also look into Biotin for hair loss - it is a side effect that happens a lot - so look into it - hair is real important - Find some people who have had it done and ask them what they wish they knew before. I lost my best friend over this surgery - not dead but personality changed and only cared about all the adoration she was getting with her weight loss - so be careful...

After I replied I got this:

I don't want to lose another friend - I don't think you will change - really - I hope it goes well for you - it's not easy as people think -

Whereas I said I knew it wouldn't be easy. To which my friend replied:

Shit you'll look PHENOM by the concerts!

And you ALWAYS have looked phenom anyway!

I thought it was funny that she thought I'd toss away my friends once I lost weight. (And we've been friends for 30+ years) However if I start getting attitude from people I may cut the cord. However so far everyone is so positive.