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Need Some Help With Extension surgery

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Hi my name is Monique and I had gastric bypass a year and 3 months ago. I have lost a total of 181 lbs and continue to eat healthy and work out daily to keep this healthy life I have learned to love.I am scheduled to have my panniculectomy next month. My Doctor told me it is recommended that I have a panniculectomy with extension to get rid of the excess skin. Unfortunately my insurance does not cover the extension. I am a recent nursing school graduate and am trying to pay off my student loans and am unable to pay for the extension. No I did not take the easy way out by having gastric bypass. The reason I took this route was due to medical issues which made it hard for me to exercise with the weight I carried. When I was younger I had 2 reconstructive arch surgeries to help me walk better. While the first surgery was a success; the second was not. The Doctor thought he would take a short-cut which did not work out in his favor which left me with an impaired gait. I push myself when others tell me "you can't". It was hard for me going through nursing school with me feet problems but was able to push through the pain and obstacles to see the finish line. Now after having the gastric bypass and being down 171lbs it is still hard to exercise but I continue to push myself. I would like to see the finish out come of my weight loss without the excess skin and this is why I am asking for your help. I would be grateful to all that can help.

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Monique Terry-Wendt
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Fallbrook, CA

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