So my best friend called me to go with her to lunch today. I could tell by her voice that she needed to talk. First part of the conversation was all about an argument she had with this guy she's been dating on and off for a few months. Not a big deal. Then we started to eat and she basically has her mind made up to get gastric bypass surgery done Thanksgiving week in Mexico. I understand her reasoning for wanting the surgery (she's been overweight her entire life, too) but she'd be going by herself. I work for a school district in the benefits department. We see so many people come back with infections. I told her I understood why she wanted to, but to put it off until someone can go with her. She's been losing a ton of weight the last few years and I don't think she needs it. I just don't know what else to say.