Stacy, I'm sorry to hear about the delay but he does know best.  Dr G postponed my surgey & Janie's too due to needing surgery for other problems first. It was a real disappointment at the time. I actually could not speak to him the next time I saw him, I wa so angry.  But he made the right decision & it made my recovery so much easier.  Now about the clear liquids, I don't recommend doing it longer than he requires. It really wears you down. Although they factor in some protein, it really isn't a healthy diet to be on for an extended length. And, I know that you will get sick of it during the 2 weeks after. Four weeks is a long time. Besides, if you get sick of it during the  last 2 weeks before the surgery and cheat, he will refuse to do the surgery. Your fatty liver will get smaller during the 2 weeks. If you want to jump start your loss, just eat very sensibly between now & then. You actually won't need a jump start. Look what will happen after.  Dixie

jUST HAD TO TELL EVERYONE THAT I WAS APPROVED FOR LAP BAND.  dR g'S OFFICE SUBMITTED INFO TO INSURANCE ON JUNE 18 AND BCBS OF IOWA APPROVED IT ON JUNE 20.  SURGERY DATE IS JULY23.  I HAVE ALREADY WENT AND BOUGHT MY GAS X , LIQUID TYLENOL, SF JELLO, BENEPROTEIN, CHEWABLE AND LIQUID CENTRUM VITAMINS, LOOSE FITTING CLOTHES TO WEAR HOME, BOULION, ORANGE JUICE AND TOMATO JUICE (HAVE TO DRINK 8 OZ OF EACH PER DAY FOR POTASSIUM), MAGIC BULLET MIXER AND A COUPLE OF OTHER THINGS.  I THINK I NEED TO GET JUST A COUPLE MORE THINGS AND I WILL BE SET.  CAN ANYONE THINK OF ANYTHING I WILL NEED THAT IS NOT LISTED.  I WILL BE GETTING MY PAIN MED SCRIPTS BEFORE HAND AND HAVE THEM FILLED AND WAITING AT HOME FOR ME.  26 DAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  I CAN'T WAIT.  I AM SCARED, EXCITED, NERVOUS, ANXIOUS AND ABOUT EVERY OTHER EMOTION THERE IS ALL ROLLED INTO ONE.  I CAN'T WAIT TO JOIN THE REST OF YOU LOSERS IN THIS JOURNEY!!!!

I just had to let you know.  I got approved for my lap band.  Dr. G's office submitted on June 18 and I was approved June 20th. 2 DAYS LATER!!!!  I can't believe it!!!!  My surgery date is July 23.  Liquid diet starts July 9th.  I have already gone shopping and bought 2 boxes of gas x, water, crystal lite, sf jello, beneprotein, liquid tylenol, chewable and liquid vitamins, loose fitting clothes to wear home, boulion, a magic bullet mixer, and a few other things. I have a couple more things to pick up but I have plenty of time for that.  I am just soooooo excited and wanted to share because we are both going to Dr G.  I can't believe it has all happened this fast.  It is so close now.  26 days away from joining band land.  We are almost there!!!!!

I didn't have trouble with them.  I would say it is the insurance company.  Have you called Aetna?  I was denied initially and they were very helpful in getting what I needed.

I would guess it is probably your insurance company causing issues, some companies are notoriously slow about approving. They hope you will give up and than they won't have to pay. My wife and I had ours requests sent in within a week or so after our meeting and approvals within a week after that. We have Blue Cross/Blue Shield Alliance Select though. Keep pressing to get things done. Good luck. Hawkeye Mike