Just wanted to get some opinions on this topic.... I made the decision to tell all of my friends and family as well as coworkers that I was having the sleeve done (01/20/12). I think that for me it will give me a huge support group as well as a lot more accountability. What are your thoughts and reasons behind them?

Kacy

I tell anyone who will listen, their opinions are irrelevant.

I haven't told anyone. I have been judged enough for being obese. I don't care to be judged and hear others opinions about this

The 5 or 6 people closest to me and that's it. I don't need people lining up to tell me to burn more calories than I eat and to exercise. I may punch someone. I'm a God-fearin' woman, so I don't want to be tempted to open a can on anyone. lol

I told people in my weight loss group I created. I have a youtube channel dedicated to weight loss, and my main facebook I haven't told anyone. I rarely go on. I do intend on posting photos of myself afterwards. I go on every month to two months. It varies. If someone asks on my facebook I'd tell them.

Only my husband and two daughters know at this point. I plan on sharing when I get my surgery date. I don't want to jinx myself! :ihih:

Yea, I'm one of those people that feel if I tell something that I really want, and people might be against it, they might jinx it, so I am more incline to tell afterwards, after I am in the clear of the surgery. I told one friend and she told me she doesnt want to hang around me if I'm skinny. I feel she was trying her best for me to not get it.

I only told about 6 close people around me. It isn't that I don't want to share what I did, I just don't want everyone watching what I eat and constantly asking how much I have lost. I felt that would put additional pressure on me while I am already learning how to handle a whole new life. I am really glad I chose to do things that way.

Once I am farther out and have lost considerable weight, I will decide if I want to share with more people. I think I probably will.