That may have been why the doctor was going that route, but really some of that stuff just doesn't work. I have been on a CPAP for a while, so hoping I can move into the surgery. When I first looked into it the doctor said my weight was at the upper limit where it would be effective and suggested losing weight before trying. I have come down around 40lbs (probably have another 40 or so to go be really healthy) and am keeping it off, so hopefully there won't be other roadblocks. Still a bit on the fence, but if I can get it approved and done before the end of the year I may pull the trigger on it.