yes there are billions of dollars spent on diet gimmicks .. wonder what this would due to your tongue after awhile>? I know I tried all kinds of stuff, including shots, pills, water pills, weight watchers, nutrisystem, etc. nothing was effective long term.. so far me and my band are doing fine and I am hoping this will be my long term answer.. I'm loving life ..I have about 20-25 more lbs to lose...