Hello beautiful community and family! I need your help.

Some of you know me as Turbo and some of you know me as Kaurina...and for all intensive purposes, I am both those people and more!

MY STORY:

Since I was about 13 I have had very large breasts. I was taught from a young age that they were a desirable part of my visage...but after very many years of experience and pain...I've learned that that's a straight up lie.

My breasts are creating very big problems in my life and health.

Without being dramatic, they are a very heavy burden.

The superficial truth is that they create physical pain in my back, neck, shoulders, and clavicle (or around that area). They inhibit my ability and desire to exercise, dance, or be physically active in any way. I have to wear two bras daily...which is noticeably UNCOMFORTABLE and bothers me throughout the day.

Beyond that...(and this is absolutely TMI) I get rashes underneath them OFTEN...which is painful, unnecessary, and truly the worst thing ever to happen and it happens at least twice a month.

Last year (2022) I decided to begin the process of getting a reduction and I found out that if I go through my insurance, I will need to jump through years worth of hoops, AND, most likely NOT BE APPROVED for a medically necessary reduction until after 55!

What?!

That was the literal worst news I could have received.

I decided to follow the breadcrumb trail and started tracking older women who had large breasts. What I found is that the damage had already been done: they had a hunch in their back, and a thick layer of protective fat over the top part of their spine. When I would ask them about it (because yes I am very forward) they ALL would say the same thing, "I'm in horrible pain, they're such a burden, I'm just waiting for my insurance to cover it".

To me that's barbaric. Truly. I can't wait that long. I just can't. What happened to them is not going to happen to me. I'm 37 right now. That means I'd need to wait another 18 years!

So, I decided to take the leap and find a private practice that would do it "now" and it turned out I needed to wait 6 months anyway for a consult.

Well, that consult happened today, and I found out that it will cost 11k.

That is a huge amount of money that I absolutely don't have, and, while I know in my heart that I am worthy of this money...it is really scary to ask for it.

But I'm doing it.

It cost 11k to fix different parts of a house...and this, well this is MY house. It's the one I live in, and God willing I will live in it for the next 50 years. But truthfully, as it stands, I'm not happy in this house. Metaphorically speaking, the roof needs fixing and it's only getting worse.

My deepest desire is to run, dance, and play with my child in a more active role; to go biking and mountain climbing without pain or undo physical stress.

I believe with all my heart that with your help, I can make this happen...and, if I had my wish, it would happen for my birthday (which is in May).

THE FACTS:

My surgery is scheduled for June 8th, and I need to have this paid in full 3 weeks prior, which is May 18th. If it's not paid in full, I will need to reschedule the surgery and I am only allowed to do that once.

As well, I am allowed to pay in installments, and I will be going to the private clinic every Friday to pay them whatever is in my Gofundme.

The cost of it is all-inclusive, which includes surgery, pre-op and post-op appointments.

GRATITUDE:

Thank You in advance for loving me and caring about this WITH ME. Its honestly scary to ask for help, but I know that I am always available to help others when they need it, and now it's my turn to ask and receive.

From the bottom of my heart, this means everything to me. I do not take for granted your well-earned money being shared with me for this, and I promise to run like the wind and do 1,000 jumping jacks to prove it on the other side, lol.

Blessings,

Kaurina

aka

Turbo Rainbow