Hi, I’m Katherine, and I’ve been on a transformative journey over the past few years, losing almost 300 pounds since March 2022. The first 160 pounds I lost on my own with no help of surgery or medication, as I’ve always lacked obesity coverage. After a plateau, I began using a GLP-1/GIP to assist me through the remainder of my journey. I’ve paid out-of-pocket for this life-saving medication since June of 2023 and anticipate doing so for the rest of my life.

This journey has been filled with challenges and triumphs—reclaiming my health, reversing conditions like NAFLD, and rediscovering my strength and confidence.

But with massive weight loss comes the physical reminder of my past—excess skin. This skin is not just cosmetic; it’s a daily struggle that impacts my mobility, comfort, and self-confidence. I’ve come so far in my health and wellness journey, and now, the next step is skin removal surgery.

The process will require three rounds of surgeries, each costing approximately $20,000, for a total of $60,000. These surgeries will help me fully step into the person I’ve worked so hard to become. While this is a daunting financial goal, I know that with the support of my community, I can get there.

I’m asking for your help to fund this next chapter of my journey. Whether you can donate, share my story, or offer your encouragement, every bit of support means the world to me. Thank you for being a part of this journey—I wouldn’t have made it this far without you!

You can learn more about my journey by visiting my TikTok where I showcase my failures, challenges, and successes in an effort to help those with similar struggles succeed in transforming their lives like I did.

With love and gratitude,

Katherine