I have recently started the process to get the lap-band. I'm not sure if insurance will cover it yet, but according to my surgeon if you have a positive sleep study my insurance company will cover the surgery 99% of the time. Well, I just found out my sleep study was positive. I have to go back for a CPAP mask next week. I also have high blood pressure and hypothyroidism. I'm 5'6" and 235 pounds. I've been on countless diets of my own before as well as diets such as Weight Watchers, Slim Fast, and Special K. I feel like the lap-band is my only choice and the last resort. But I'm unsure about whether I should get it or not. I know that this is only a decision that I can make, but I feel really lost. Does anyone have any advice?

One the one hand, I feel like I haven't tried hard enough in my diets. On the other hand, if future diets fail I may end up even heavier and more unhealthy. I'm so conflicted.

All I can say is that it was the best decision I've ever made in my entire life! I'm only 36 pounds down, and I already feel so different! You sound like the perfect candidate for this surgery. I feel like it's one of the best things we can do for ourselves. We shouldn't be ashamed of caring about our health, or wanting a better lifestyle. Good luck!

I am going to do it on Feb. 8th. I have been on diets all my life and never could stick to one permanently, so I'm excited to do this. The surgeon told me today that my only regret will be that I didn't do it 10 years ago!

I was not "excited" about the band itself and was very worried about many things before I got it. I was banded December 28th and so far I think I made the right decision. It is definitely comes with a process that will change the way you think about food and certain habits. I believe it was a very healthy choice for me.