Well as usual Dr V. was willing to work with me. Did (sort of) take him to task about my weight gain and that I think it was the Risperdal. He didn't say too much in response other than to say unfortunately that's the case w/ most psychotropic drugs, yada...yada...yada...

Am going to try a new AD. It's called Viibryn. Has anyone had any experience taking it? It's supposed to be weight neutral and libido/sexual side effect neutral. Looked it up online and read some reviews from patients who have been on it. Most (80%) were very positive w/some diarrhea and nausea that cleared up w/in a few days.

One woman on it lost 20lbs in two months! Oh please let that be me.
It can cause insomnia which I hope it doesn't because I had awful insomnia for almost 3 years and just in the past 6 months got my circadian cycle in order.

Dr. V doesn't lie to change more than 1 med at a time so we'll see how the AD change goes then we can try to discontinue the Risperdal and use it only if needed!

All in all I have to say I'm happy and hopeful.