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I have just joined this site and I am seriously thinking about getting the sleeve. The only person I have told is my husband..I am afraid to tell my family and friends for a number of reasons. First, I am embarassed that I have not been able to keep weight off on my own. I also don't want to hear all the negative comments or be judged. Has anyone had similar fears? What did you do? Need advice.

Thanks to all of you who replied. I agree it is a very personal issue. I am thinking as I get closer to setting a date things will fall into place and I will be able to make the best decision for me. The whole idea and process of wls is kind of frightening on one hand and exciting on the other. I guess I need to process all of the information that I have been reading and try and relax about it!

Thanks to all of you for your advice. I am not sure I could tell my closest friends as they have made comments about other people (behind their back) and their weight loss struggles or choice to have surgery. I was wondering if I only had my husband to support me would it be enough? He supports my decision but I don't know how much day to day support he woulf be able to give, and is it fair to him to put it all on him just because I am afraid of the judgement and negativity?