I done the same thing. My story is almost the same as yours. Started in July and just knew I would have this done by the end of the year. Then
they came up with the 6 month diet and I have missed one in Oct. So I spoke to the insurance and they said I need Jan and Feb to be complete and I hopefully can have it done in March. I was so hurt and upset. There has been several people in my office that have had the lap band and they did not have to have the 6 month diet....This must be something new. Oh well, I am looking very forward to March. Good luck to you. Just wanted to let you know you where not the only one.