Five years ago, I made the hardest decision of my life: to completely change my health. Through dedication, discipline, and a lot of perseverance, I lost 255 pounds. Since then, I’ve maintained a healthy weight and stayed active, proving to myself that this wasn’t just a phase—it was a permanent lifestyle change. While I’m incredibly proud of how far I’ve come, one part of this journey has been especially difficult: living with excess skin. It affects my comfort, my confidence, and my ability to fully enjoy the body I worked so hard for.

Skin removal surgery has been a long-held dream of mine and the final step in closing this chapter of my transformation. As a single mom, saving for a surgery like this is extremely challenging. Every dollar goes toward caring for my child and keeping us afloat, which makes this goal feel just out of reach on my own. That’s why I’m humbly asking for support. All funds raised will go directly to the surgeon I’ve chosen (I’m happy to share my invoice for transparency). Any extra will help cover medications and supplies needed before and after surgery.

Any contribution—big or small—means more than I can put into words. Thank you for helping me move closer to feeling comfortable, confident, and truly at home in my body after years of hard work.