Surgery - Excess Skin Removal
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For those of you that don't know, my name is Robert. In the Spring of 2012 I weighed an amazing 450 pounds. I decided I'd had enough and began a life-changing journey. Through gastric bypass surgery, daily visits to the gym, and a strict diet and vitamin regimen I was able to lose over 250 pounds in just over a year. As a result I was able to find love, gain confidence, and improve every facet of my life. Since mid-2013 I have succeeded in keeping the weight off, but the journey is far from over. I continue to go to the gym regularly and watch my diet, but my mental and physical health improvements have plateaued because underneath my clothes I have been hiding an ugly secret. From the outside I appear happy, healthy, and fit. On the inside I feel like the same fat kid I was a decade ago. That is due to a large amount of loose skin left behind after my incredible weight loss. I feel that in order to continue my life's journey and continue improving myself and my confidence I need to remove that loose skin. Insurance deems it cosmetic but surgery would have a huge impact on me physically and mentally, and will even impact my career immensely. I am asking for your financial assistance. I need approximately $20,000. Any help you are able to give is a step toward changing my life for the better.
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Robert Nuernberger
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Edwardsville, IL