I probably should have made this clearer, when I said 'it doesn't teach you to eat properly, it's expensive and the fact you need pharmacist's supervision suggests that it's not healthy at all', what I actually meant, was this was my thought process when I was thinking about how I was going to lose weight. Apologies if I actually offended anyone.
I personally don't agree with VLCD's after researching into them and talking to my doctor about it, BUT that is just my opinion, and I know full well that they work for people, and for some people, they are the only option.
I think we've kind of got off the point here - Looby wanted advice as to where to turn next, I gave my opinion, she gave me hers, and I wish her all the luck with whatever route she takes.
Kirsty x