Did you keep your surgery a secret?

[LadyK44 263]

I have talked about it with some of my co-workers. In the beginning, the conversation was, "your not that fat enough just workout." Another time it was "you have a husband why loss weight?" However recently, a have a few friends at work who have been my cheerleaders. But, I was never looking for permission just acceptance.

[threewildboys 0]

I have told one close friend and my family. Thats it. Didnt want to deal with the negative feedback I was going to get from others, I'm stressed enough.

[Stanhope 9]

It never dawned on me to keep it a secret. I've told everyone at home and at work. I had surgery 5 weeks ago and two people at work have asked me for referrals to my surgeon. I think I presented it in a manner that projected an "I'm very confident about this so don't think of judging the choice just be happy for me". Family expressed concern because it is a major surgery, but not judgment over the choice itself. Friends were the same. All were supportive, but I don't think I really gave them an option to be anything but otherwise

Edited July 29, 2014 by Stanhope

[MrsHegarty 6]

<p>It never dawned on me to keep it a secret. I've told everyone at home and at work. I had surgery 5 weeks ago and two people at work have asked me for referrals to my surgeon. I think I presented it in a manner that projected an "I'm very confident about this so don't think of judging the choice just be happy for me". Family expressed concern because it is a major surgery, but not judgment over the choice itself. Friends were the same. All were supportive, but I don't think I really gave them an option to be anything but otherwise </p>

I'm like you Stanhope. I know I've done my research and I know this is the right route for me. People tend to feed off the vibe you give sometimes.