Moving Forward: Life Brand New
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Romans 12:1 : I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.
Renew, refresh, restore, as I BEGIN AGAIN! Yes, everyone deserves a 2nd chance! This is my season to reverse the curse of obesity in my life once and for all! For as long as I can remember, I have been overweight! I can even think back to kindergarten, a 5 year old, and remember experiences (bad ones) associated with being overweight. Can you imagine the burden that my body has been carrying for years? It's time for relief! I have decided to take charge of my life; I want to live and live well! It is my desire that my body (inside and out) be a living sacrifice unto God, holy and acceptable.
What am I talking about you may wonder? I have decided that weight loss surgery will afford me the opportunity to recreate a body that is holistically healthy....it's my chance at longevity of life! Why do I need you? Well, as a teacher in Georgia, weight loss surgery is excluded, and insurance will not, I REPEAT, will NOT cover the surgery. Regardless of medical documentation deeming this procedure medically necessary for me, I was DENIED! Why do I need the surgery? Here are my top 3 reasons:
1. I have been diagnosed with a kindey disorder called FSGS, which means my kidneys have scarred. I have undergone extensive testing, and because lupus, diabetes, etc. were ruled out as attributing factors, the scarring was ascribed to my obesity. I was told that getting rid of the weight will prevent further scarring and keep me from EVER NEEDING DIALYSIS, and eventual kidney replacement! Can you imagine my dismay when my insurance company denied me? How can they not see this matter urgently?
2. I have a family, a child that I desire to live for. I eagerly anticipate watching my child(ren) grow into adults and witnessing the generations of Yusufs multiply. I want to be able to run in the park, climb monkey bars, visit amusement parks, etc. with my child(ren).
3. I want to improve my quality of life while I am still able!!!! I WANT TO LIVE!!!!
My "I'm skinny" bucket list:
a) cross my legs
b) go to Six Flags and fit into the seat of the roller coaster & enjoy the ride
c) sit on the floor 'criss cross applesauce' with ease
d) go up a set of stairs without losing my breath
e) be able to shop in a mall and really find clothes
f) sleep in one of my husband's t-shirts ;-)
g) get pregnant & actually have a pregnant belly (don't judge me)
h) have a healthy pregnancy, potentially without being "high risk"
i) LIVE A HEALTHY LIFE!!!
I need you, my family, friends, loved ones, and even strangers to help me regain my best quality of life!
Renew, refresh, restore, as I BEGIN AGAIN! Yes, everyone deserves a 2nd chance! This is my season to reverse the curse of obesity in my life once and for all! For as long as I can remember, I have been overweight! I can even think back to kindergarten, a 5 year old, and remember experiences (bad ones) associated with being overweight. Can you imagine the burden that my body has been carrying for years? It's time for relief! I have decided to take charge of my life; I want to live and live well! It is my desire that my body (inside and out) be a living sacrifice unto God, holy and acceptable.
What am I talking about you may wonder? I have decided that weight loss surgery will afford me the opportunity to recreate a body that is holistically healthy....it's my chance at longevity of life! Why do I need you? Well, as a teacher in Georgia, weight loss surgery is excluded, and insurance will not, I REPEAT, will NOT cover the surgery. Regardless of medical documentation deeming this procedure medically necessary for me, I was DENIED! Why do I need the surgery? Here are my top 3 reasons:
1. I have been diagnosed with a kindey disorder called FSGS, which means my kidneys have scarred. I have undergone extensive testing, and because lupus, diabetes, etc. were ruled out as attributing factors, the scarring was ascribed to my obesity. I was told that getting rid of the weight will prevent further scarring and keep me from EVER NEEDING DIALYSIS, and eventual kidney replacement! Can you imagine my dismay when my insurance company denied me? How can they not see this matter urgently?
2. I have a family, a child that I desire to live for. I eagerly anticipate watching my child(ren) grow into adults and witnessing the generations of Yusufs multiply. I want to be able to run in the park, climb monkey bars, visit amusement parks, etc. with my child(ren).
3. I want to improve my quality of life while I am still able!!!! I WANT TO LIVE!!!!
My "I'm skinny" bucket list:
a) cross my legs
b) go to Six Flags and fit into the seat of the roller coaster & enjoy the ride
c) sit on the floor 'criss cross applesauce' with ease
d) go up a set of stairs without losing my breath
e) be able to shop in a mall and really find clothes
f) sleep in one of my husband's t-shirts ;-)
g) get pregnant & actually have a pregnant belly (don't judge me)
h) have a healthy pregnancy, potentially without being "high risk"
i) LIVE A HEALTHY LIFE!!!
I need you, my family, friends, loved ones, and even strangers to help me regain my best quality of life!
Organizer
LaQuitta Walsh-Yusuf
Organizer
Georgia, GA
