Anyone in Brooklyn, NY able to recommend a gym?

I've been contemplating joining a gym for quite awhile but I've been too intimidated and scared to. Does anyone know of a gym in Brooklyn (or even Manhattan) that that post-bariatric surgery patients have tried and liked?

Have you tried your local YMCA

I have thought about the ymca on 9 street, but I keep chickening out. I guess I was hoping for a recommendation that someone has been to or goes to themselves.

hey alexx.  i live in bed-stuy, and i belong to my local Y.  it's great because no one there stares, and the personnel is so helpful.  they give you a tour of the facilities - our y has EVERYTHING.  tai chi classes, water aerobics, a pool,  a sauna and a steam room.  at first i was too shy to take off my regular hide-my-body clothes, but once i started to know where everything was and feel like i could be myself there, it was great.  they probably have a personal trainer there as well, so ask at the front desk.  i HIGHLY recommend it, much more than any other place where you'd have to fight for mirror time with all the skinnies (you know what i mean). you could also try just walking around the block.  i do that too.  i have a little doggie named sacha, and we walk everywhere. as long as you're moving, you'll feel less guilty, and it'll keep your mind off u-know-who. take it a day at a time, and stay blessed. write me if you need anything else! dee