patriciab

I am about to turn 60 and sometimes feel my body wants to shut down.  I have chronic arthritis in the knees also have arthritis in my hips and neck and lower back.  I am also a diabetic, have high tryclycerides a fatty liver, diabetes , asthma, acid reflux.  I want to lose the weight so badly and try but always seem to fail.  I don't sleep well and wake up because I dream that I am not breathing.  I have had loose bowels for at least 6 months and feel that sometimes I over eat because I am not getting or keeping the nutrients I need.  Maybe this TMI however I need to know if anyone else that has the lap band has had  the same senerio going on with them and if the lap band has helped and how do I proceed with this process.  My doctor thinks it is a good idea however if I have to pay for this out of pocket I will not be able to do this.  And does this affect your life once you have it??I need help and advise.Sincerely, Patricia