My name is Kelly and I am raising money to help cover the cost of my excess skin removal surgery.  Here is my story... Almost 11 years ago I had a patella realignment on my right knee, but sadly the surgery didn't go as planned. I was not able to be active and managed to get up to 315lbs Over this time my knee got worse. Doctors saw no solution, because I was too young for a knee replacement but needed one. Their solution was to accept being disabled and know that I may not be able to walk for too much longer. Luckily I refused to accept what they told me and I had faith that it would be ok, I just had to put in some foot work. I began my journey in to weight loss. It was super slow and only lasted 2 months until I tore more in my knee. However I was determined and never gave up. When everyone around me in group fitness classes were able to do the work outs in full, I was at a point I couldn't even do a jumping jack. I started seeing results and kept pushing forward through more surgeries, a lot of pain, frustration,  and people's opinions telling me I wouldn't succeed. Finally weight starting coming off, with working out daily and eating healthy. I was so happy and proud!! I had found my way through everyone's doubts and doctors opinions    Skip forward and here I am 150lbs lighter and blessed in so many ways.  I worked hard, and continue to work hard. Yet no matter how hard I  work there was always something in my way... excess skin! It has frustrated me for 5 years that no matter how hard I work I can't fully see the results. My arms and legs I could add muscles but my stomach skin is out of my control. It takes a daily emotional toll on me. After realizing that there is no time like the present I have decided to have the skin on my stomach removed. It is an expensive surgery and I am asking for help in paying for it. I know there are people far more in need and of course greater causes than mine, but I decided to ask for help. Thank you everyone who has helped me along my journey and thank you to those who help me with the last leg of this journey.