Yes the wait can make things worse I do know. What I usually do lets say if an apt is 2 months off I call everyday for a cancelation. I have gotten in many weeks or months earlier doing that.
I did not know Gheckos were pets. I am thinking your's are bigger cause I can't imagine these eating a banana. They come out here in the summer more so. I am not a fan of bugs or creatures like this which is not good living in FL.
Feel better and hang in there.