I knew I was going to get that response too from my family so,I didn't tell anyone until sunday before my wedesday surgery date..I didn't not want there negative opinion I just thought they should know in case they were looking for me..My husband and daughter were my support group.My friends had mixed emotions..But 3 months later and 50lbs lighter there very supportive...Not my family though ,but that's there hangup not mine...yea me!