Help Emily with Extra Skin Removal Surgery!

Hello!

A lot of you have been following my weight loss journey and I’m at a point where I need some help. I have struggled with my weight my entire life. I tried everything; diets, programs, pills, ect. And nothing stuck. So a little more than a year ago I started my journey to have gastric sleeve surgery, which is where they remove 85% of my stomach. I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, slee apnea, and liver disease so I had to do something or I would literally die. I went through a 6 month program with a dietitian before I was able to be approved for surgery through insurance. I finished the program and had surgery March 31, 2021. It was literally the best decision I ever made for myself. Since the beginning of my journey, I’ve lost over 100lbs, I’m no longer on any medications for diabetes, high blood pressure, no longer have sleep apnea or liver disease! I feel so much better about myself for the most part, but I still have a ways to go on my journey. Something you don’t think about or they talk about is the amount of loose skin you’ll have after massive weight loss and the only way to really get rid of it is by having it surgically removed. I have decided to have the surgery in a few months! This is where I need help and it isn’t easy for me to do this. Since this isn’t “medically” necessary, insurance won’t cover it. After 30 years, I’m finally do things for me to make me happy. I’m starting this GoFundMe to try and pay for some of it. If you can donate anything, I would be forever grateful. If you can’t, I completely understand and ask that you could share this post. I’m forever grateful for everyone’s encouragement and praise throughout my journey and I’m excited for what’s to come. ♥️