I was concerned of that to. The doctor was able to address it and it made it easier for me to tell my family and friends I got that the easy way out, I told them something the doc told me, I was ready for the (haters) downers with info and told them if they had other questions or doubts come to an appointment and get them answered. Or find a support group for them to go to with you. There is always going to be at least one doubter, that will not feel any different.. Be strong and ignore them... I am lucky my whole family is good with my choice, at least supportive when I'm around.. lol and the downer in my friend circle is a stubborn Marine fit as a fiddle... But all is good we just don't talk about it when we get together... Plus I am the type to not care what others think, love the support. They all will come around sometime... They don't have to like it just accept it...
I too am having a hard time telling my family and friends about my decision to have vsg surgery. I have told one parent and my best friend and that's it to people know of this huge decision making. Why don't I have the courage to just tell everyone? It's not like they're going to know something has changed in me come January well maybe by March not do a change