That sounds like a helpful "hands off" approach, rare for a government agency. yes, yes it IS working! Four pounds a week is fantastic. Don't expect weight loss to be linear, but without the meds that were likely blocking it, you can expect steady results. Btw, update your profile often (go to User CP in green bar above) and share and celebrate your "current weight".

Since you are well established in ketosis now, you will likely only get a "trace" of acetoacetate on the urine sticks no matter what time or day it is...kinda boring results It is mostly beta-hydroxybutyrate now, which you could test with a blood meter, but if you are losing weight, have BG under control and feeling fine that really all you need to know. Great news, Thomas...keep it up