Any others out there reluctant to tell their parents that you are having this procedure done? I know they will not be happy only because of the fear of the unknown and yet I can't see myself keeping it from them and just having the surgery. I think that would really upset them. Any suggestions?

I didn't tell my parents. They only saw me 5 months later. I was pleasantly surprised at how supportive they were.

I would love to tell my parents about my surgery, but in all reality I can not. I am 39 years old, and not afraid of what my parents would say. See my mum died of auto-immune hepatitis 5 years ago and my dad died of sudden cardiac arrest just over 2 years ago, so I can't tell them. Tell your parents, even if they question your decision to tell or not they need to know for most are there to support their children (even if they are parents themselves).

I have told ALL my doctors and 90% of my friends about my surgery and they are excited for me..