Did you keep your surgery a secret?

I'm an outgoing person, but I usually keep my business private.  I'm glad I had the surgery and I really don't care what people think...it just seems that you're held under a microscope once people find out.  I told 4 of my co-workers who I am really close to.  While they have been really supportive, they are constantly asking me questions.  It is really getting on my nerves!  I don't know if I should have told them now.  In my excitement, I had to tell someone...but now i'm not sure if that was the right thing to do.  Let me know what you guys think.

i am planning on keeping my surgery a secret, i have told 2 friends, my immediate family and that is all. even i of my kids doesn't know he is too little. i don't want everyone watching and talking about me and my business. plus this is  such a turning point in my life, i want to concentrate on me, not worry about what others think and say.

 I decided to keep my surgery a secret from most people.  It's not that I am not proud of my decision, I just felt it wasn't really any of their business.  A few of my close friends know and my family.  I tried to keep from my in laws, but my hubby told them and they proceeded to tell everyone, which was kind of annoying.  However, I haven't had that many questions or looks of concern.  My co-workers all ask me how I am losing all this weight and I have a hard time sometimes not telling them about the surgery, but considering the diet I am on, they all accept that those are the reasons anyway.

I would say it is totally your decision.  There are pros and cons to both sides, I suppose.  I never really heard any horror stories, but I am sure I missed out on encouragement too.

I did not keep mine a secret.  I told and stil tell anyone that wants to listen.  When they find out how I lost the weight, gasp, shock, well I never, blah blah. :)
Now, they are more interested because I have reached my goal.  My daughters were completely against it but, guess what, one wants a lap-band and the other decided she would like gastric bypass!  Wonderful.  I truly hope they do because they are obese, like I was.  Yes, I did look sick for a while because of the loose skin, etc. but oh my, I am so happy with my body being little and having more energy!
If anyone has questions that irritate you, simply refer them to your doctor or give them copies of your information you received before your surgery.  Sometimes, they really are interested.

JOY

What a great topic!  I have kept my surgery low-key - not really secret, but not out there broadcasting it to the world either. I have had so many attempts at weight loss over the years and I was very open about it because I'm the kind of person who wears my heart on my sleeve.

Anyway - because of the years of weight loss attempts and everyone in my life having to weigh in with their opinions, advice and general nosiness - I decided to keep this within a very small circle of friends and family members. I told my pastor, three or four close friends and a couple of family members. In all about 10 people know I had the surgery. I'm not going to lie about it or try to hide it. If someone asks, I will answer with the truth - but I'm at a point in my life where I'm tired of everyone thinking that they have a right to tell me how to act, how to think, what to do and what to eat!

I think this is a very personal choice and could see it going either way depending on the person!

Blessings and peace,

Jeri