Neighbourwatch update - no activity so far, a string has appeared between fence posts, and a fence panel between our two gardens has been taken down (so I will have to be terribly careful my doggy doesn't get out, run across their carefully flattened and raked new soil and do poo in the middle of it)
Greylady -what a beautiful present I am 
, your DH sounds a star - did you have to hint very loudly or is he just good at presents.
Would something like a piece of silk be any use for protecting your sore boob (am trying to think of solutions - all things boob related are always in such and awkward place) Anyway enjoy your party and have a lovely day in your nightie 
Gig - 
about new infection - what a pain, you must be very fed up of it by now. Fingers crossed for this lot of AB's doing the trick.
LJ - I have been trying to eat carefully - have cut out all cakes and biscuits and evening snacks (my dinner is the last thing I eat in a day). I lost a few pounds initially but have hit a total standstill. On the good side I do feel more in control of what I eat.
I never know what's causing it all - I have thyroid problems which definitely play a part. But I am sure tamoxifen does too, - am also on citalopram - which I think might have similar effects.
It gets to be a vicious circle - like you I find depression (and thyroid) makes me lethargic and unmotivated. Adding to weight gain - which adds to depression. And weight gain I'm sure adds to general aches and pains - it must do - too am carrying around at least 3 stone more than I was before I was DX, despite losing a lot while on chemo.
I don't know how we tackle it. Positives I have found - I do plenty of exercise, walking, yoga, keep fit, swimming etc. - doesn't deem to impact my weight, but makes me feel stronger. more 'toned' (relatively! 
) and having some degree of control. - Also helps with my depression I think.
I hate the fact that weight gain is dismissed - by doctors as anything to bother about - we keep getting told we shouldn't gain weight, then they won't help when we do 
Sometimes - it's encouraging to hear about your too big trousers though - well done
MAS - DH's book sounds very exciting - 
for him and you for illustrations - I wish him great success
Post got far too long again. waving to everyone. will post in a more restrained manner a bit later