Dawn Harris

Hi,
       My name is Dawn.   My husband and I have been together 20years. We have been Blessed with 5 amazing kids.  2girls and 3 boys.  They keep me busy.  I have had some health issues on and off and I have had 4 knee surgeries.  Not knee replacement because I am young still.  My health issues are with my knees  and ankles.  I have arthritis pretty bad and I am very much over weight of which does not help my health.  Suprisingly I am not diabetic. 
     I have thought about this for the past few years.  I had a friend that had the gastric bypass and she is a year post op.  She is doing great.  So I talked to her talked with my husband and decided to go for it.  Last August I had a scare and I was in a wheelchair for a few months because I could not walk...it hurt too much and my legs were severely swollen. I am doing alright now.  Sometimes I have flare ups where a leg swells up and is painful.  Doctors never figured out what was wrong. I decided I don't want to be laid up like that again.  I need to lose weight....a lot. I want to be around for my children, my family. I want to better me.  I want to be healthier!!  
      On May 24, 2016 my life changed.  I met Dr. Taylor and spoke with him.  Given my health history we agreed for me to have the gastric bypass surgery.  I had to have 2 psych evaluations per my insurance. Now I have a surgery date of August 10, 2016.  On July 26, 2016 I had my preop testing!  I was cleared with flying colors... admit I am a bit nervous and anxious.  I have already changed my diet and portions.  I have been exercising too! I will keep everyone posted on my journey!
   I am 9 days away from surgery and a bit anxious!!