And I love the cute pup in the picture (but I am a rather doggy person).

You mention not only Lyrica (Pregabalin) but also having taken Topomax (which often has weight loss as a side-effect, unlike most of the other anti-seizure meds which tend to result in carb craving and gain). Do you suffer from seizures of any kind, or from neuropathic pain (as these medications can be prescribed in both situations)?