Tina Purdie

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.