I've pretty much told people all over the country(because I'm telling you guys, lol). But really I've only told my husband, one cousin and my two best friends. I did mention it to my mother when I first began researching the surgery and she called me stupid for even considering it. My mom is overweight and has so many medical issues (diabetes, HTN, high cholesterol, asthma, sarcardosis, arthritis, CHF, sleep apnea, narcolepsy) and the list goes on and on. She had a stroke and heart attack at 40 which left her disabled. Thank goodness she has recovered and is able to function independently to some extent, but is this what she wants for me. I so see myself heading down that road. My brothers also shot me down when I mentioned it so as far as my immediate family knows, I've forgotten all about it. Nevertheless my surgery is Feb 26 and I am not turning back.