Well, as I suspected, I gained 1.9 pounds this week thanks to my little (well, not so little) binge over the weekend.  It could be worse, though.  And I’ve already proven that I can take them back off.

I’ve been back on plan since Monday morning, and have been a good girl ever since (even though there’s company-provided (and free) barbecue just taunting me from the refrigerator right now).

I got my ultrasound results back today and while I’m relieved, I’m also more baffled than ever.  The nurse said they were completely normal.  So, no thyroid cancer! Hallelujah!  However, where the confusion lies is what in the hell is causing the hypothyroid symptoms and supposed enlarged thyroid?  Several of my labs were normal, but my TSH level was sky-high.  I want to know why.  Unfortunately, answers seem to be scarce in the medical field.  For me, at least.  This week is a little crazy, so I think I’ll call next week and see if she can fit me in to talk to me.

My plan will probably slip a bit this weekend since my friends are coming into town, and then I have family (on both of my parents’ sides) coming into town the following weekend.  But, I figure as long as I stay completely on plan during the week, then hopefully any damage sustained over the weekends won’t be too bad.  I probably don’t have to worry about this weekend, because my friends that are coming eat really healthily (and like birds).  You guys know I love you anyway!  

I’m really getting excited about seeing them!  As I said, it’s been since January since I saw them last and they’re stopping through on their way to moving to California.  I hope to visit them there, since I’ve never been to California, but that will probably have to wait until after the first of the year.

Right now, I’m planning on taking Friday and Tuesday off, with the idea in the back of my head of swinging it to get Monday off, too.  My boss says there’s no problem with it.  I just have to decide if I can risk using my last vacation day this early in the year.  A five day weekend sounds like pure heaven, though, doesn’t it?

I’m doing somewhat better than I was last weekend, but I’m still so tired all of the time.  Hopefully I can keep up with them!

Well, I’ll try to keep you guys updated with my adventures over the weekend, but if not, then you’ll hear about it all next week!  Thank you all for your encouraging comments on my post the other day.  They made my smile and lifted my spirits.  You guys are the best!