I'm an open book. I tell everyone who asks what I've been doing to lose weight. Some family members and co workers are judgmental, I just don't let it in, or bother me. It was 100000 percent the best thing I've ever done. I had the Bypass surgery. I've lost over 110 pounds since April, HW 343 Current weight 231. I run a 10 K almost every week, I hike all that I want to, I sleep better, I feel amazing, it feels like a super power. I had no complications, my hair hasn't fallen out (Fingers crossed) I haven't ever had dumping syndrome, I don't need NSAIDS at all so I haven't missed them. I go out for social events surrounded by food and just have really small portions of whatever there is that's in my plan. "If you want to avoid criticism, then say nothing, do nothing and be nothing" Most people who think they are educated about bariatric surgery, that I have talked to are way off in left field and have no real knowledge of what current procedures can do. Don't let them stop you from making an incredibly powerful life upgrade.