I've been thinking about what I will say to folks. I'm pretty much an open book and have told all my friends what I am having done. Here's my plan - say "Thank You" and change the subject. At a gathering you can always see someone you really need to say hi to and walk away. I refuse to let anyone try to make me feel badly about myself and my health choices. This is no different than breastfeeding my babies. I always hear women say they couldn't nurse for some reason or another. I change the subject (my babies are 32 and 31). I wish you good luck and thick skin.