You are headed in the right direction. When you lose muscle mass that fast, if you have, it also returns that fast! Remember that. It is very hard to be objective about ANYTHING at the stage you are in.
The dog is easy, other other than if you are sleeping w the dog. If so, you will need to “abstain” for a few nights.
You can read about RAI, read from others on the forum who have had it, that is really helpful. You can read what others did about work. I think the big thing for you to know, is CLOSE contact, hugging, snuggling, etc.
I am hoping you can read the guidelines from your RAI folks ahead of time, call them today or tomorrow, ask them to send a printed copy, and or read them online.
The way I function, is that information is POWER, limbo is harder.
You are PROGRESSING, YOU WILL FEEL BETTER NOW YHAT YOU ARE BACK ON METHIMAZOLE. You have your own experience to rely on for this one!
Keep writing, we love to hear from you. Soon you will be reassuring others, that is what is so great about this site. And it is comprised of reasonable people, good resources. It’s been a lifesaver for me.
Shirley