Xylie,
I, too, had a friend that died of complications of her weight. I have a friend now that is eating herself to destruction. I met someone that lost weight after she found out she had diabetes. I decided to lessen my chances by losing weight now. I also have been able to go off my bp meds. I have only lost 18 pounds but I think that is a great thing be working on. I am saving my family from having to take care of me.