I just got through this whole thread. And I have to say I really enjoyed
the whole story. Yesterday when I tried to start it. I had only bumbo
jumbo wording. It just wasn't making sense. So I'm glad I waited.

I think when it comes to the lithuim and weight you might want to
talk to the doctor about whether there is anything that would help
with getting the weight down. I don't know of ways to lose other
than diet and exercise though. So I personally would start with a little
of both. Keeping a diary of what your doing and the weight you started
with and if its going up or down, or staying the same.

Also have you had a full medical exam to make sure your not getting
diabetes. Not trying to give you more problems but this was something
that my son started gaining weight and we had to really watch his levels.
Now don't get me wrong, it already runs in both sides of his family.
I'm diabetic and lots in my family are. And his dads side too. But he wasn't
30 yet and was going pre-diabetic on his blood test.

So he started to diet and exercise more. He has anxiety and epilepsy.
And an developmental delay for adults.

Donna