Welcome, Hudson61D!

NeuroTalk includes many disorders as you've probably noticed, and I take part mainly in the MS section--so I'm sorry I can't say anything useful about your questions.

I do have diabetic neuropathy and have some idea of what neuropathy is like.

It sounds as if the 80 pounds you've gained were 80 unwanted pounds, and so it's good if you're losing the excess pounds. There is a mountain of evidence that being overweight is harmful. You seem to be doing whatever you can to get your situation under better control.

We're here as a place for you to air your concerns.