Me

Jan 14, 2012

Ok, here goes nothing.

I am Autumn Jensen-Baldwin and I currently weigh 349lbs. My highest was 395. Got married when I weighed 353lbs. before adding all the weight. Was diagnosed in 2008 with type 2 diabetes, diagnosed with severe sleep apnea back in 2004 have had poor circulation since I can't remember. tried all the diets and exercise and my weight just won't come off. the surgery for me is the las resort. I want to be healthy and be around for my husband and if it is up to god then my kids or one child. I have a great support system. I have actually looked into this before getting married in 2003 and was told by my step mom that she would be more than willing to take care of me, however, my husband thinks it is his job alone to do that, but now sees that we will need my mom's help.  My mom is flying up from where she lives to help out for a couple of weeks.  My parents don''t want to bury me and I don't want them to bury me either. I am only 32 years old. I have read in here somewhere that getting the surgery will help keep you full and I agree with that. I am not doing this for vanity purposes. I want to be healthy, not super skinny and this will help me get a new life change going. I've already implemented drinking tons of water and eating in a healthy way. I have never really liked to munch on sweets. My down fall is pasta, and salty snacks, and of course portion control.  I snack on vegies mostly but will make my own popcorn every now and then with some salt. I found it is healthier to do that then get microwave popcorn with lots of butter.  Well, this is me for now. I have my surgery scheduled for March 6th. I'll blog more after my surgery with how I am feeling and so forth.

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