Bariatric surgery funding

$310 of $26,500 goal
Given by 5 generous donors in one year

Asking for donations to complete my dreams of getting bariatric surgery to lose weight.

Manawatu / Whanganui

Hi! My names Nicole but most call me Nikki.

I'm going to be as transparent as possible so you can see why I am asking for help and my decision on taking these steps to get bariatric surgery.

For many years, I've struggled with my weight. I've failed many attempts at losing weight and also succeeded at diets hut have never been able to keep it off. This has played with my confidence and mental well being going back to before my teenage years.

From 2017, I followed a string of extreme mental health break downs which lead to suicide attempts and self harming tendencies. Since then, I have been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, PTSD and anxiety. Medication follows the diagnosis and unfortunately they all have one thing in common, weight gain. My weight is out of control and as much as I am trying to lose and maintain with diets and exercise, I still struggle everyday, mentally and physically. I have little to no confidence which makes it difficult to even go out in public and that never goes well with anxiety.

I'm not one to want to ask for help but the cost of bariatric surgery is way out of range for me but with a little hope from anyone out there, I might be able to live out my dreams.

I will be creating a Facebook page shortly so anyone who wishes to follow my journey will be able to.

Use of funds

All funds raised will go to cover the cost of bariatric surgery as this is a non public health care funded procedure. Pre and post operation appointments are inclusive in cost of surgery.

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Latest donations

Vengyline
Vengyline on 25 Sep 2020
Get well soon Nicole...
$100
Nicole Blair

Thank you so much! Bless you 😊

Nicole Blair
Nicole
Nicole on 22 Sep 2020
Kia kaha sis
$10
Nicole Blair

Thanks for support. Bless ya

Nicole Blair
Satu'u'u (Roy)
Satu'u'u (Roy) on 22 Sep 2020
All the very best Nikki. Our prayers and thoughts with you.
$100
Nicole Blair

Thank you so much! Bless you

Nicole Blair
Malvina
Malvina on 21 Sep 2020
$50
Nicole Blair

Thank you so much!

Nicole Blair
Anthony
Anthony on 21 Sep 2020
$50
Nicole Blair

Thank youuuuu

Nicole Blair

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This campaign started on 21 Sep 2020 and ended on 21 Sep 2021.