hnkids3

My physician recommended me for the lapband after struggling with obesity since I was young, and the affects my weight is having on my arthritis in my hips and back. I went to the first class tonight to start the process, and the Dr who held the class began talking about how the sleeve has taken the place of lap band in my area.. I'm scared I won't qualify now . My bmi is 37. They kept talking about the risks, and problems you have to have with a bmi under 40 to be able to qualify. I don't have those (yet) although I have arthritis in my hips, shoulders , back , arms and hands, according to my Dr my weight is making my symptoms worse. I'm absolutely miserable, with my weight and no self esteem or confidence. I need and want this surgery to help me, and to be able to live a long healthy life for my children. But now knowing that lap band that I've done so much research on n had it instilled in my head that I could get is no longer available, I'm petrified. I'm so scared to get some of my stomach removed. (Know people who've had bad experience) ... Please tell me the benefits, the risks, the positives over the cons.. lay it out for me please someone!!! I know nothing about this type of procedure. ( sorry for the book I just wrote)

O forgot.. I'm also still nursing my 7 month old, I know n had a plan for the lapband to continue nursing.. I'm just at a lost. What's the recovery time of the sleeve? Do u fast for tbs sleeve pre op?