pamela harney

thinking about having the lap band surgery.  i have tried all diets and i at the end of my rope.  i can't lose weight unless i execrise everyday for a hour and i have one knee replace and will have to have the other done. my shoulder are staying to hurt and they are hard to sleep with the pain.  so, i not sure i should to the lap band or just deal with my life the way it is.  i'm 62 and i know my body will not look very good after a large lose of wieght.    iwould do it for health reason , which is the right reason.  i 'm afraid how sick i will be after surgery and for how long.  i can give up the food , because i wish i didn't want it.