I told everyone I was going for abdominal surgery and based on their relationship to me if they asked for further details I was more specific with my answer "fat" surgery. People are funny and almost anything can come out of their mouths. If they tried telling me a horror story from a friend or family member, I instantly replied sorry I don't need to hear your negativity! I also said a big thank you to the people who understood and were supportive of my decision. Those are the people who will surround me with positivity through my journey to be healthy.
