I can understand you Em., I've only told a handful of people and never discuss my weight, only with my hubby and one sister. I'm private really as a person.
I've found a great deal of support and encouragement on here from everyone and it has carried me through.
I'm not going to go into my private business about my wls unless I feel comfortable to do it and if anyone tells me I've lost weight, I'm just going to say 'thank you'.. my immediate family, son, hubby, one sister, a few close friends know about me, I don't see everyone else so often and I don't tell neighbours I'm friendly with these types of things... so it's my choice, I may feel different later on but doubt it because I'm quite a private person... we all have different feelings on this matter.
Love and hugs Angel xxx