Thanks Jan K I do like hearing back from my posts it's good to talk with people who understand. maybe as you say some of our more experienced friends here may be able to add some insight too.
I agree regarding just sticking with mastering Step 1 for now and maybe these things just fall in to place naturally, my only thoughts around the medication for example is that having read the book thus far and how the medication works is it therefore halting our progress in any way i.e. our 'receptors' in our brains are being managed by the drug and not the effect of the food per say, I'm not sure. Oh and the bathroom thing well I asked as I was quite surprised but am for now just putting it down to my body adjusting to breakfast after years of not having that luxury! ; maybe we can help each other when we become more knowledgeable. x