I have told NO ONE outside of my immediate family and kids and they all know that this is a private decision for me. This has been the best decision for me- my hubby knows that he's the one who has to be my confidant. No one is looking at what I eat when we go out and no one notices that I'm eating smaller and healthier. I just say No Thank You - not really hungry- if someone offers food that I don't want/can't have. I think of the band as "my secret weapon" in my weight loss journey.