Woman Raises Over £7,200 for Skin Removal Surgery After Dramatic 39-stone Weight Loss
[CITY, DATE] – Danni Pryor, of [CITY – not specified in text], is appealing for funds too undergo reconstructive surgery after losing an remarkable 39 stone (247kg) following years of chronic pain and immobility. A GoFundMe campaign launched by Ms. Pryor has already raised over £7,200,spurred by an initial donation and share from health and lifestyle advocate Eddie Abbew.
Ms. Pryor’s weight gain was attributed to a combination of poor diet and the side effects of strong pain medication required to manage her chronic pain,wich left her largely bedridden. Determined to regain her health and improve her quality of life, she began reducing her opioid intake and researching alternative weight loss strategies.
In October 2024, Ms. Pryor discovered Eddie Abbew’s facebook page and adopted a “lion’s diet” consisting primarily of steak cooked in butter with salt, eggs, and cheese, supplemented occasionally with berries or mango. She typically eats one meal a day between 3.30pm and 5pm, and consumes bone broth in the mornings, spending approximately £100 a week on groceries.
Alongside dietary changes, Ms.Pryor incorporated exercise into her routine, swimming five times a week with assistance from her mother and utilizing a Motability car fitted with a lift, while managing inflammation with ice packs.
“I just decided that it was either staying in the wheelchair and being on benefits forever, or just getting on with it,” Ms. Pryor explained. She was also motivated by a desire to improve the life of her nine-and-a-half-year-old dog.
Now weighing 10st 8lbs (67kg),Ms. Pryor is able to mow her garden unaided, but significant loose skin impacts her mobility and self-esteem, and she experiences body dysmorphia.
On September 10, Ms. Pryor will travel to Irmet Hospital International in Turkey for the first phase of procedures, costing £6,200. These will include a tummy tuck, a mons lift, a breast uplift and implants, muscle repair, and limited liposuction. She is continuing to fundraise to cover the cost of an extended arm lift and thigh lift (£4,375) and travel expenses.
Despite facing some negative online comments, Ms. Pryor has been “overwhelmed” by the support she has received. She hopes to launch her own skincare business, building on her success selling homemade body cream at local fairs, and ultimately dreams of running a marathon and finding a loving partner.”I feel like I’m being born again,” Ms.Pryor said. “I have no idea what my life holds,but I’m ready,whatever life throws at me.”
Donations can be made at: https://www.gofundme.com/f/dannis-journey-to-renewed-confidence.
