Years ago before I even thought of having lapband surgery, I too had sleep apnea. A doctor told me I because my tonsills were severly enlarged and needed to be rremoved, it would also be in my best interest for him to remove my uvula. Anyway, I had the operation. I wish I would have held off on that operation until the weight loss with my band. It was a horrible operation. Good luck to all you sleep apnea people and hang in there.