It has been a year since RNY. Some of the questions I have thought to myself are: Would I go back and do it again? Do I regret it? What are my thoughts of surgery? and finally What would I change about my journey this past year.

My answers to myself are as follows:

Would I go back and do it again? Yes!!! I wish I had done this 10 or so years ago.

Do I regret it? No I do not. I love this tool and love that I am learning a whole new way of life.

What are my thoughts of surgery? Surgery was so easy, the recovery was easier than I thought it would be. Considering I had Hiatal hearnia repair at the same time, I only used pain meds a few times and that was because I over exerted myself.

What would I change about my journey this past year? I cannot go back and change anything, but I would have started working out earlier and more frequently. Unfortunately I have been lazy, but once I started, I find a new clarity in my walks.

My goals for the future as as follows:

• Continue losing weight
• Workout more and longer
• Continue to explore the joys of Whole Food Plant Based diet
• Concentrate on me and my life and body.