Optifast is pretty pricey but some of that price comes from being monitored as well as from what I can tell, certain tests that are required (that your doctor could do).
Medifast is very inexpensive but not doctor supervised. If your doctor is willing to supervise you, then that could be an option.
Optifast also focuses on some of the mental issues involved with weight gain and food and has a much higher success rate than programs like Medifast.
Alternatively, not to minimize your struggle but you are less than 100 lbs overweight, why would your doctor want you on a VCLD? What did you do before to lose weight? Have you thought about seeing a therapist if you have specific food issues?
I mean my doctor told me a few years ago when I was struggling due to depression that maybe I should go on Medifast. That is all she kind of knew though (and honestly last time I saw her, I switched doctors due to that advice). For some it can help and there is even a subforum here dedicated to medifast.
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