I told everyone in my family and at my job. Everyone at my job was very supportive and happy that I am embarking on a new journey. Family though is a different story. I got a lot of pushback from family saying is surgery really necessary and to just eat less. I ignored them, because once I put my mind to something, I always do it, no matter what anyone else thinks. That is how I ended up marrying my husband after a month of knowing him and 5 years later we are still together! So who cares what anyone else thinks. You are doing this for yourself and for your health, and to hey look HOT and feel good in clothes again. Those are the reasons why I decided to do it.