here's hoping your friend is by now starting to recover, just remember she had WLS for a reason, the same reason you've decided to do it, there are risks with all of these operations, but we all know in our heart of hearts these risks of surgery far outway the risks of developing obesity related problems later on in life, i hope this doesn't divert you from your path, but i sincerely hope your friend gets well very very soon :grouphugg: