I have the same problem...all of my family knows about what I am going to do...but no one will actually talk to me about it...My mother doesnt even mention it..though yesterday she did ask me when I was going to have "the surgery"..."the surgery"....like its a disease...I am the 2nd heaviest person in my family, so they really dont understand why I chose this surgery...though it is soo damn easy for them to say all you need to do is watch what you eat and exercise..Ok...

My husband was very supportive of me in the beginning...(he is obese too) he went to the seminar, consulation and even to the Glen Burnie monthly support meeting..we even discussed him getting the surgery next year...but now he has it in his mind that I am going to change and divorce him and Im only doing this to look better...etc etc etc...Hell, if he continues to act the way he is right now..yes, divorce will be the next step...no joke...lol...

So if you need someone to talk to, Im here..cause Im going through the being shunned because of my decision too..

Besides the people on this board..their is only one friend who has been supportive of me...Its a genteman that I work with..(he does not have a weight problem)...Whenever I come in late or am out..he asks me if I went to the doctor and is very inquisitive about whats going on my "next step"..Makes me feel a little better, but sure wish it was my husband asking those questions....