Well I had my first 6 mos checkup since starting thyroid supplements and things are getting better. The cholesterol,while still high, is lower than it was. And my thyroid, while still low, is in the "normal to low" range.

The proof of the pudding came during our major (for us) home renovations that started Jan 2 and just ended; ripping out the bathroom, redoing it, plaster, paint, and a new built-in wardrobe. All of which entailed a lot of moving and sorting of junk etc., all the while we are trying to live (and give tutoring sessions!) in among the mess. And I survived! Yes, I sometimes felt as tired as if I'd done it all myself, but this was AFTER I had moved  25 years worth of junk, sorted junk, tossed junk, and cleaned up after messy painters and plasterers. Not after going to the supermarket or ironing a basket of clothes, like before!

I haven't weighed since about Easter and I'm not bothered; first because in among all the hassle there were a lot of "pick up what you can get" meals, and minimum purposeful exercise. Second because I was too tired and disorganised to care. This Saturday I officially start over, looking after myself better. But it is done, all but new curtains and there's no hurry on that count! The house looks much nicer. Our apt faces north and has a tower block in front of my windows (great urban planning!) so we went with a pale vanilla paint for the walls, which with artificial light in the evening looks very warm and comforting.
So, chapter 2. Hope all out there are doing well.