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Hi there,

Congrats on your surgery.  My name is Amy and I had my RNY in July, 2011 and feel that it was the best decision I've made for myself.  I've lost 135 pounds and plan to lose another 50-60 or so.  I couldn't be happier because I can finally do all the things I missed out on for so long, like taking my daughter on rides at the Fryeburg Fair, or dancing, which was something I loved to do when I was young, but became unable to do when I was morbidly obese.  The most surprising thing out of all this for me though, is that I actually love to exercise now!  That just wasn't a possibility when I weighed 330 pounds, because it was so very difficult for me to move and get around at that weight that there was just no way I could enjoy exercising.  Now I'm planning to run my first 5k in March.

You are so early out in your journey, but give it time and I think you will feel the same way about your decision.  Just keep doing everything your surgeon and bariatric team has taught you.  Once the weight starts flying off and you start seeing what a difference it is making in your quality of life, I think your worries will subside.

Best wishes to you!