Please don't give up at all. I almost did. It took me about 10 months because of hospital changes and my age. I know, I have a band, but we are all WLS people.
Have you ever thought of calling the insurance company and saying, WTF??
Bug your doctor's office. Say to them, please check for me and I will call you Monday at 11:00am and just keep doing that.
Good luck and keeping trying.
Arlene