i have swcah, i have been overweight my whole life.  i think it has something to do with the salt wasting, i am not sure.  the only time i was thin was when i was using speed, which i do not recommend.  yes kids can be mean, but i made it through school alright.  there is alot more overweight children now then when i went to school.  that might help her.

i hope this help you, if i knew the answer, i would be thin.