[Jyber]

Thanks for the responses. I am going to write a strong letter to the study director. Perhaps the nurse practitioner was incorrect that the breast cancer disqualifies me - it is NOT among the list of disqualifiers in the material I have.

Suzan, re post above, I was first diagnosed with diabetes while undergoing chemo. Apparently the steroids can wreak havoc with the blood sugar levels and mine really jumped. They are better now but still low diabetic level. My dad had type 2 diabetes and with that history and my weight issue it is a foregone conclusion unless I take action. Thus my motivation.

If this does not work out, I will return to Weight Watchers. But I do think I would bring more long-term commitment to a clinical trial.

Thanks so much for the feedback, all. I do feel better having shared my frustration.

And I DO realize how blessed I am to be dealing with this as my major issue, considering what else I could be dealing with.

Thanks and best wishes to all,
Jyber/Joan