Support for a Life-Changing Surgery
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I am so grateful for my wonderful support system. I can't thank you all enough!
Hi, friends
Edit - anything extra, will go to protein drinks. Thank you all so very much, just so much great support!
I know this is a big ask, but a necessary one.
Most of you know I have a lot of health issues, I take about 20 different medications every day. Over the past 9 years (when I bumped my head, and woke up with a seizure disorder), I've gained about 75 pounds. I can't exercise it away in my wheelchair - I have shoulder impingement on both sides, so I'm not able to even do exercises sitting down. Food is not the problem - I don't eat processed food, I don't overeat, I eat lots of fruits and veggies, I've reduced sugar intake, I rarely eat red meat, i mostly eat fish and white meat. I'm doing everything I can to eat healthy, clean foods. This won't get better, in fact I will continue to gain weight because of my inability to exercise. I feel trapped in a body I don't recognize anymore. My self esteem has been effected by all of this, as one would imagine.
My doctor brought up a gastric sleeve "I think it would be life changing"
This surgery would likely be beneficial in other ways too - heart, bp, etc.
Here's the ask - The surgery will cost $800. $100 up front, and $700 before the surgery can be even scheduled.
All of that said, I still get to wake up every day - a privilege not everyone gets.
Sorry this got so long thank you for reading this far!
I am blessed, and I'm grateful
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Anaya Parry
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Medford, OR