Friends and family. I am asking for help. My weight and my failing health has been a rollercoaster ride for some time now. Many of you know and some don't. I lost my Dad when i was a teen. He was over weight and a workaholic. He died young. He was 34 and suffered a heartattack. I have always feared that i would suffer the same fate around the same age. Years ago i considered bariatric surgery. I completed all the challenges before surgery date and at last minute i decided against it. Today i regret that decision. Now is the time. This isn't for any selfish reason or that of vanity. This is life and death for me. I have tried nearly every healthy eating lifestyle. I have spent countless hours in the gym. My options because of health reasons are limited. A couple years back I was electrocuted and i now suffer from decreased cardiac function. My heart operates at about 45%. Last year i was attacked by one of my patients and have spinal and neck stenosis. My doctors have me on a weight baring limitaion of nothing over 10 lbs. I am not cleared for cardio. In order to live a prolonged and fulfilled life i need to get the weight off and keep ot off. I am asking for a goal of $4000. **Update** due to costs that were not factored in originally such as Psych Eval, heart stress test, nutritionists apointments, i jave had to increase my goal to $6,000** insurance covers most of the surgery. The hospital i have chosen is In Network. However the surgeon is not. My out of pocket deductible is $1500. The surgeons fees are $2500. This needs to be paid before actually having the surgery. As much as i wish i could afford this on my own, i cannot. So here I am, swallowing my pride, with tears in my eyes, asking you, my friends and family. If you are able and would like to, can you help me? I understand times are tough and not everyone can help, but if you can, perhaps donate to or share my campaign? Any bit will help and it will be greatly appreciated.  You can say:  Know that the severity of my health has forced me to take action. I am dedicated to becoming healthier with this medically necessary surgery, however I fear if I do not have this surgery I will die from complications due to my weight on my weaken heart. You all know me. I work hard. It is difficult for me to ask for help, but here i am. Thank you for taking the time to read this, and thank you in advance for any help you can extend to me.