Yes! I'm 21 and currently in outpatient rehab for alchohol addiction. I went to detox, and was medically cleared. Ive been sober for almost a week now ... I know this is going to be a long journey. Ive always had an addictive personality along with bi-polar, and borderline personality. Im happy to see im not alone here.

I am curious about this too.  I wish I had an answer for you but I don't.  My doc seems to think that it will work but I'm not so sure based on the metabolic changes that occur when you take Zyprexa, or any other AAP for that matter.

 I was on Zyprex a while back and gained about 20 lbs on it, with lapband and all.  

 I took a look at your profile and see that you've been through a lot already.  Perhaps you should be thankful for being able to walk as much as you want to for recreational purposes.  I suppose the mini marathon may have been a charity walk/run.  You may want to try doing charity walks of shorter distances.

I have extreme difficulty walking and now use a walker.  I'll be having a challenge later today when I go to my brother's and have to attempt to go up a few steps.  I've avoided going to his house for a couple of years but today is my nephew's graduation from college.  My brother said he'll help me get in.  

It is frustrating seeing other people do what you would really want to do.  Strangely enough, my knees seem to be worse now than even a few years ago.  But, then again, my docs told me I wouldn't have lived more than a couple of years if I hadn't had the RNY.

You may want to console yourself by walking in nearby parks.  My county opened a couple new ones in the past year and I plan to go there more often.

Anyone out there gain a lot of weight on zyprexa but is still taking it after wls surgery let me know how that is working for u please.

Shelley Belley