No1jan your story sounds so much like the story of my DD regarding the before as well as after care of GB. It is a lifetime thing and lifestyle change. And it is far from easy. I'm proud of you. Personally for me I knew I would cheat and not stick with it. Might as well be honest & admit it. My DD on the other hand was more drastically ill and had very little choice. It gave her her life back. She faithfully attends support group meetings and sees a Nutritionist. Since Oct.'06 she has lost over 200 lbs. & is keeping it off. But this is not for everyone. It is a measure that an individual has to decide on for themself. And it is strictly a tool, not a miracle. Again, I'm proud of your success.