My doctor refused to sign my LL medical form. Told me that I shouldn't even start the diet and that it was all a con (ofcourse she sat there....all size 6 of her and made that judgement for me, not caring how I had come to the end of my tether). I had to go private which cost me an extra £25. But it was worth it, I have lost weight and feel so much healthier. I wish some doctors would just realise that the choice is YOURS not theirs, ok a VLCD is tough, but it is so much better and easier then having type 2 diabetes, or even a stroke 10 years down the line. Angela x