Tina Purdie

Both look great, but I prefer the black and white dress.

My name is Tina Purdie, I am 49 years old and I am waiting for a gastric sleeve surgery date. I considered the surgery about 8 years ago but lost 20 lbs and thought I could do it myself...8 years later I am still struggling to find something that works. In July 2015 I started having extreme leg and knee pain. I have had knee issues since I was 18 and in 2009 I was told I had arthritis in my right knee. In Oct 2015 after several Dr appts it was determined that I had sciatica and my arthritis had significantly progressed. One Oct morning I was unable to walk at all and that was IT! I had reached my limit and was not going to live this way! I have Kaiser insurance and have completed all my requirements and am 6 lbs from my pre-surgery goal weight. My chart has gone to my doctor and I am waiting for a surgery date. I have been following the 1200 cal bariatric diet for 15 days now and I am not losing any weight. I am very discouraged because I need to be at the goal weight before my doctor reviews the chart or I won't get my date.