Would love to hear from successful RNY proximal post-ops who started over 400lbs

I have a surgery date of April 9th, 2003, but the surgeon I have to use only does a lap RNY proximal. I had my heart set on a distal. I would be so very grateful for some encouragement and success stories from proximal post-ops who began their WLS journey at over 400lbs. Good grief, I am ashamed of myself for feeling this way. I am honestly very thankful for this opportunity to regain my health and life, but I am concerned that a proximal won't be good enough to get the weight off and be able to keep it off long term. Now I know I am getting ridiculous because this is the third time I have posted a question to this message board; and I NEVER post to message boards!!! I just wouldn't have the courage to press on if you all weren't here for support! Bless you all!!!

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