I'M HOPING YOU WILL HELP ME TO HELP MYSELF...
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Hi, My name is Travis and I'm hoping to raise money for two separate surgical procedures to remove the excess skin after I have lost over 60kg (130 lbs).
From 2009 and 2014, I had four knee reconstructions on my left knee. I originally damaged the knee in a motorcycle accident in 2007.
In 2011, I was prescribed Methadone for chronic pain and associated misuse of opioid pain medications. Coupled with a diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder and associated medications and sedentary lifestyle, my weight ballooned to 168kg by the end of 2016. I was in a dark place.
With the help of a long term rehabilitation program and a community of supportive people, I managed to become drug free in 2017...but the weight remained a constant reminder of a life lived less than full.
I've been committed to helping others help themselves from 2018, when I completed education and began working in the Drug and Alcohol Community Services sector....but the weight remained a constant reminder of a life lived less then full.
My weightloss and health transformation began in 2019. I joined a gym, began eating differently and began walking. I have my German Shepherd, Mingo to thank for the consistent motivation to get out and about.
The process of change has continued as I joined an online coaching and training program called Better Body Academy. With the help of my coaches and community I have finally managed to get to below 110kg and have maintained this for over 6 months.
I am so proud, blessed and grateful for where I am now. I have just completed a Certificate in Personal Training and am feeling so driven to give back to the world what has been given to me...knowledge, participation, effort and belief.
I live by the words....'Keep Going Keep Growing,' and 'I'm a HAPPY, HEALTHY and HANDSOME MAN!' If I can impart my experience onto just a few people who benefit from it, then it has been for the best.
The initial quote for the first operation, called a Fleur De Lis Abdominoplasty Lipectomy is $12990 AUD. This is the surgical procedure quote without the Anaesthetists Fee or Hospital Fee.
The initial quote for the second operation, called an Upper Thoracic Lift Circumferential Lipectomy is $15175 AUD. This is the surgical procedure quote without the Anaesthetists Fee or Hospital Fee.
I will update soon with the final quote details
I have access to approximately $12000 AUD, which I can access via a Superannuation withdrawal on compassionate grounds for a medical procedure.
I anticipate the total for both operations to be around the $40000 AUD mark and will update as soon as I secure a final quotation.
Please consider donating to my cause. I am indebted to those who have loved me back to life and I proudly declare that I love myself today.
Having these procedures is going to help me lay that man to rest who has no bearing on my current or future self.
Much love,
Organizer
Travis Sandland
Organizer
Valla Beach, NSW