Hi, hello, 

Thank you for taking the time to stop by and take a look at my fundraiser. 

I don’t want to take up to much of your time, so I’m hoping to keep this short, sweet and simple. 

I am working to raise funds for me to take the biggest step I’ve ever made to take care of my self. 

I’ve been over weight/obese for as long as I can remember, I never really cared to much, thinking I’m perfect the way I am. As I’ve gotten older I have come to terms with that being morbidly obese along with other medical ailments that come along with being obese, I am not perfect the way I am i need to change. I am single and as I get older so do my parents, being the only one in my family with out a spouse, or children to raise or take care for, I want to take care of parents, they have done everything they thought was right for me, they love me and care for me and I want to return that. I want to take care and love them. However In order to take care of my parents, and family I my self need to taken care of ME, I need to get to a healthy place that will allow me to live. 

I’ve been working on making changes to my life style now to help me transition. I have tired several times to get my insurance to help pay for the surgery however each time I’ve been denied due to some bureaucracy, as not being medical necessary as I was able to loose some weight with out the surgery, or that the hospital was not deemed a institution of high esteem as defied by the insurance company, just to name a few. I have tried looking at grants and other assistance however I do not qualify.  I am reaching out and ask for help from family, friends and strangers, I understand if this is not something you wish to help with, I wanted to try everything I can. It will be hard and a bit scary however it’s a new step in the direction I want to go. I have a dream and although I’m not fully sure how but I am going to achieve it. 

Here is some basic information:

• The surgery I am looking to get done is called: duodenal switch.
• this will help with my morbid obesity along with the other health ailments that come along with it.
• I am looking to having the surgery in the early spring of 2024 (or earlier if possible)
• I am starting a meal plan for my self, (meaning I’ll actually make meals and eat food and not binge eating)
• I purchased a stroller so that I may strap my parrots spare travel cage to it and take them on walks or with me while I exercise (yes it is a bit odd but also funny)
• I have support, my mom has had gastric bypass surgery years ago, she has experience and knowledge that will help me.
• I have LOTS of support; I am very lucky, I have an amazing family that does care of me, I have great friends that also care for me. I feel blessed to have them I know each one will support me in what way they can. That is more then I can ask for.
• I am open to other ideas or suggestions so please reach out to me.

Thank you again for taking time to read, please be safe and take care!