Hi Everyone! What a great website. I have been researching Lapband for a while now off and on. I have recently been diagnosed with mild sleep apnea and will be getting my CPAP machine soon. It was recommended I lose weight which may help and maybe even mean no CPAP machine. I'm 38 years old and have battled my weight since puberty. I have done so many diets and gone up and down with my weight and am so tired of not liking what I see in the mirror everyday. I'm also have major issues with feet and ankles and also have found that I have the marker for heart disease. I'm ready to do something for myself and lapband looks like it may be the right tool for me.

Does anyone have any experience with Dr. Billy Helmuth in Ventura, CA? Also has anyone dealt with UnitedHealthCare? Thanks.

Hi! I so know what you mean about dieting your way to the weight that you are now! The Lapband has helped me so much! Read on..lots of good info! Good-luck to you!

hi welcome to LBT. the band has changed my life!!

Thanks Laurinda & Losinjusme. Looks like this is a great place to get support while going through this process.