To whoever is taking the time to read this:
I'm Kayla. I am 20 years old and 285 lbs. I guess that's why I'm typing this story. I've struggled with my weight my entire life, as has most of my family. My mom just recently underwent the gastric sleeve surgery, and I have been recommended for it. Heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes run in my family, and I'm going to exhaust every resource I have to prevent these things from happening to me.
Now, I know that you're probably thinking I'm lazy or that I just haven't tried dieting. I have tried everything under the sun, and nothing has been successful. I'm already physically active, and this is just a tool I'd like to use to achieve my long-term health goals.
But seeing as I'm a young adult, it's impossible for me to get financed for this gastric sleeve surgery. The money will be used for be to have the surgery done by Dr. Fernando Garcia with Tijuana Bariatrics. The surgery itself will cost me 4,250 and flight expenses will be in the 2,000 dollar range. I would be so incredibly grateful for any dollar or penny donated. This surgery will mean me being able to go further with my job as a Beauty Advisor and also pursue my cosmetology liscense. I will be forever grateful to those who assist me.
Even if you can't afford to donate, I thank you for taking the time to read my story.

here's my link. every dollar helps. https://www.gofundme.com/kaylassleeve

Have you looked into insurance coverage for the surgery? You may even be covered by your parents' plan.

It's going to end up being almost the exact same amount of money, and I'll have to go through 6 months of nutrition classes, and I've already sat through my moms.

I can respect that. I guess I would just expect it to take a fair amount of time to raise that amount of money anyway, and if you can get surgery at a local hospital vs. traveling to Mexico for the same amount of money, I would be leaning toward that option. Just something to think about.

I hope you reach your goal soon.