My surgery date is May 7, also! I chose to tell only my immediate family and one other person. My coworkers have been told I am having "stomach/digestive issue surgery." I have decided that other peoples opinions are not my business. and for the matter of it being "an extreme move," frankly, I need an extreme move. I have been dealing with these weight issues most of my life. I decided to ask myself, "how much worse does it have to get before enough is enough?" My knees and hips are killing me, the GERD/LPR is horrendous, urinary incontinence is embarrassing and high cholesterol that will need medication. For me, Ive had enough and I'm doing it. That being said, surgery is only three days away and I am a bit nervous... lol Here is where I will look for real support.