Sorted! The stroppy cdc is out the window, and the other cdc who lives miles away is also not in the picture, i have found another cdc who only lives about 10mins away from me and has been really helpful,i went to see my GP yesterday who doesn't have a problem with me starting the diet and willing to sign my form, but i go on holiday in 4weeks so waiting till i get back before i get cracking but i am meeting with her before i go to discuss damage limitation, i have already started drinking 5 pints of water a day ( trying to increase it but never off the loo at the min, ha ha ), then its all systems go, can't wait to start........Thanks for all your advice xxx