Received initial paperwork from surgeon

Phew, that's a lot of questions! I understand though, this is major life altering surgery. I started filling it out and became filled with anxiety. I am scared to death. I've just started the process. The few people/family members that I've told are so negative, it increases my fears. What do I say? I try my best to explain what I know, I explain that the health issues I have are so serious, that all of the diets, exercise plans have taken off minimal weight and it comes back with more lbs. a few months later. How do I make them understand or at the very least stop giving me such negative feedback?

stay away from negativity it will do nothing but bring you down and the key to the success of this surgery is positivity if you dont have a positive outlook it wont work........ my advice is to follow your heart and do whats right for you and no one else take care and good luck if you need to vent use the boards and dont discuss this surgery with anyone you cant trust to support you Stacy