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Excess Skin Removal /lost 350lbs

To make a long story short, Several years ago I once weighed over 550lbs plus pounds, I had a 60 plus inch waist and wore 6x shirts, I lost it all thru hard work strict diet and exercise over the course of yearssssss..

During this time I was able to motivate others with my story and journey and meet others who are in the battle of weightloss too. It's not a easy journey . 

I continue my journey and increased my exercise schedule to push myself even more and reach a level that Ive never reached before. I exercise at least 3times daily, Once in the morning, During my lunch and right before Fit Club.

On Monday's,/Tuesday's & Thursday's I host & instruct a High Intensity Interval Training fit club at my church in Manor Tx and I have quite of few members.

The other battle I'm dealing with is a lot of excess skin in my abdominal and chest area, it's going to cost 13k alone just for the abdominalplasty. I have insurance but unfortunate they consider this a cosmetic surgery . I was denied at least 4 times with Humana health care times, then I switched to United health care and was denied again, it's a NO WIN with insurance companies, I'm tired of fighting and going back in forth, being told NO by them numerous of times becomes heartbreaking!.

People ask me why do I workout so much, and my answer is that I was overweight for so long, and sat and did nothing, and NOW it's hard for me to sit still.

When I work out it comes with alot prepartion. I wear alot of compression garments under my clothing, the reason for that is when IM doing certain exercises im restricted at time but it all depends what type of exercises I am doing.  Ive been offered wraps, creams and Ive done it and tried it all and a big waste of $$ i tell ya!! 

To be honest the skin bothers me a great deal, and alot of embarassing things comes along with having excess skin, but it's my motivation to keep going, because I know one day all this hard work is going to pay off, there has been many depressing days, I just started to get somewhat comfortable taking off my shirt in front of a camera. 

Even with the weightloss & the body change I still see that big guy and this loose floppy skin is a major reminder. 

Friends refer me to coach, sometimes I have to remind myself that I am, even if I get down in the dumps about not actually looking like a fitness coach.

I was quoted 13k by the performing surgeon just for the abdomen area,I will eventually end up needing more than 13k since I need my chest done also....I work out like a machine, because I want the best results whenever this procedure does happen!!

Any donation is appreciated!!!

Thanks for taking the time to check out my page.

My plans once the procedure is done, is to donate it to burn vicitims.....

Organizer

Wells Clarence
Organizer
Austin, TX

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