To Tell or Not to Tell, That is The Question...

One of the toughest things I've wrestled with since my surgery more than 5 months ago, is whether or not to tell people that I had surgery.

In the beginning when people couldn't really notice a difference in me, it was no big deal.  But now, the change is quite noticeable. I'm down 65lbs, and 8 dress sizes.  I've gone from wearing XXL size scrubs to work to a size Medium.  People have questions.  I look different.  I'm so happy that my body is changing and so proud of the hard work that I've put into this.  But it's weird when they ask "how are you losing all this weight."

I've explained that I had surgery to some, and I've just simply said "eating right and exercising" to others.  I feel like there is so much judgement surrounding this surgery from people that it keeps me from being 100% honest with them.  I am concerned about what people will think.  I'm not sure why I give a shit what they think, because I'm damn proud of what I've done to change my life. 

So far the folks that I've straight up told about surgery have been rather supportive.  I feel badly at times that I haven't been more open with some others, but I guess I just don't feel comfortable sharing my personal life with everyone I come into contact with.  This weight loss surgery experience is a very personal thing, and for me it was a very difficult decision.  I fight with this dilemma to tell  or not tell almost every day now.

What do you think? Do you tell? Do you not tell?