Ideas to raise money for my future skin removal surgery

Jul_334 wrote: »

I'm a young woman who has lost a little over 200 pounds. I'm happy to say I've kept it off for over a year.

The frustrating and sad part is that I don't have the financial means to cover the cost of skin removal surgery. I have a significant amount of loose skin on my stomach that extends to my back, and my thighs. I was even more discouraged when I found out my insurance will not help at all with anything, despite rashes and discomfort.

I'm not one to ask for help, especially help with money, but I feel as if I have no other choice if I want to get this done. I'm not sure where to start or how to go about doing this.

Any ideas are appreciated.

Alatariel75 wrote: »

I'd be wildly uncomfortable asking people to fund me, and would be wildly uncomfortable being asked to fund someone else.

Ummmm....it's perfectly acceptable to ask for help when you've gone through any major life change, the matter of what life event it was shouldn't deter anyone from stepping outside their comfort zone, it fosters; self-worth, commitment, encouragement, pride, accountability....I could go on.

Having a shell of a body of former self still attached to you is a psychological trauma much like being morbidly obese, no one should have to suffer through that alone (and the popular opinion on both issues, "you did this to yourself undo it yourself" IS DISGUSTING AND IS. PARTLY WHAT'S SO WRONG WITH HUMANITY!).

Asking for help subjects you to micro-scrutiny so the only thing you need to really ask yourself when thinking about asking anyone for help (publicly or privately) is can I:
#1 handle & accept rejection, it will people will gladly ignore your plea for help or tell you outright they don't want to help rather than risking being nice & take the passive approach of just ignoring it
#2 cope through being scrutinized & be prepared to answer the plethora of questions that come with it
#3 ignore or gracefully respond to the degradation thrown at you by the scum bottom feeders of humanity who are 100% THE REASON THAT MAKE MOST PEOPLE HAVE DOUBT, DIMINISH SELF-WORTH AND LEAD US TO WANT TO QUIT AND FAIL. The opinion of our peers both known and through social sites (which it seems like the people we don't know tend hurt more with their words) is CRAZY important to almost everyone, and has a possible lifetime impact on your psyche. So the response you get has the ability to boost and/or deplete the volume of that little voice in your head; good thoughts begin to soften and negative thoughts get soooo loud that there is no escape it. It truly shouldnt be like this but it is so prepare prepare yourself for the worst and train yourself to hear the positivity and convert the negativity into constructive criticism.
#4 stay true to self and learn humility to become humble. Following up with those who have supported you & thanking the naysayers, a simple "thank you" is all it takes. Giving updatest about your progress and the foot work you're doing to achieve your goal independent of asking for help, the research you've done on the subject matter the approach you're taking etc. That demonstrates your comittment and that any money donated to you will indeed be used for that purpose and not on a shopping spree lol (that's where my mind goes when I see someone askin for money sometimes I admit it and not proud of that but I might not think that if I'm given more information to look outside my narrow judgment.

People with similar needs or relatable journeys will be your biggest and loudest cheerleader supporters, so knowing the appropriate audience to ask for help will greatly increase your chances of reaching your goal as well as give positive support, EVEN IF THEY DON'T DONATE. This audience should also be the one you give back to after you've reached your goal....YOU MUST GIVE BACK THE SAME GENEROSITY THAT WAS GIVEN TO SELFLESSLY (you don't have to go broke doing it but you must be selfless. You'll feel great helping others and you don't have to limit yourself giving back to your need based community it can be anything, anyone or anywhere, anytime or all the time.

Message me and I'll do my best to help you market yourself to those who WILL be happy to help you. It takes time so don't give up on your goals dreams. Stay until the miracle happens for you ♡ 8)

Don't doubt yourself, asking for help is ALWAYS ok.

Remilia_Scarlet wrote: »

I've heard of people who receive discounts on the surgery if they arrange it through a burn treatment center with the intent to donate. Maybe look into that?

I know this is a pretty old thread, but I looked into this before I had my tummy tuck & couldn't find any burn treatment center with this kind of program. All of the ones I looked at wanted skin that was in excellent condition. Skin from someone who is morbidly obese is generally stretched out--that's why we have it removed after all. They get better quality skin from cadavers from what I remember.

pomegranatecloud wrote: »

Jul_334 wrote: »

Thank you all so much for your help. This is quite frustrating to go through.

I currently have a separate savings account for this.

I will definitely look into financing down the road.

Don't finance it! You don't want to take on debt for elective plastic surgery.

I don't know. We finance elective cars, elective homes ETC all the time. Don't see why the OP couldn't finance this surgery if it's important to her