Has anyone met with disapproval from other overweight people about surgery?

I've searched and searched and have yet to find this question on here, and I know it's kind of a strange question; but has anyone been met with disapproval from overweight and obese peers when they told them they were having surgery? Most of my friends and family have been very supportive. However, I belong to a plus size support group in my area and I have not had such great responses from several members of that group when I advised them I was having surgery. One person tried to convince me that I could not possibly have all of the facts about the surgery because, if I did, then I would not be having it. A few others have simply met my declaration of surgery with a look of sheer disgust and repulsiveness. I was almost made to feel like a traitor or something. Of course, the entire group is not like that. I have met with approval from a few members of the group who have actually had the surgery. However, the negative responses from even the handful have made me feel very uncomfortable with several people that I have otherwise felt very comfortable with until now. I was just curious if anyone else has encountered this and, if so, how you handled it. I certainly don't want to offend anyone or lose any friends, but I also feel as though I must consider my health and my well being above the opinions of peers. I'm just bothered by the fact that the very people who I thought would and should be the most supportive because they know what it's like to be obese and they know what the co-morbidities problems are were the very people who showed the least support about my having the surgery.

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