The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #126555   Message #2842926
Posted By: LilyFestre
18-Feb-10 - 08:06 AM
Thread Name: LilyFestre-Mommy+Daddy+Baby...now on to Life!
Subject: RE: LilyFestreUPDATE*CA*Seeking Chemo Starts Slaying!
I now am as bald as a body can get without using a razor. My stylist gave me the shortest buzz cut ever!!! It's taking some getting used to but it's going to be ok. The rest of this very short hair will fall out on it's own in a week or two. Can I just say that MAN....I had NO idea how much insulation my own hair provided? My head is chilly and so is the back of my neck!

    I also went to a Cancer Support group last night and made some connections...that was good. This morning I am taking my 2 wigs to a program put on by the American Cancer Society called, Look Good Feel Better. It's run by a beautician and she will show us how to care for our chemo skin, how to use make up to brighten pale complexions brought about by the chemo/diet and she will also trim our wigs. Did you know that wigs come with intentionally long bangs so they can be trimmed to fit YOUR face? I had no idea.

    Later in the day I am going to a Ladie's Guild luncheon and then my WW meeting. Both will be my first adventures out in public with no hair but both are very supportive groups of kind people so I'm not too worried about it.

    I'm interested to see how much less time it will take me to get ready this morning since there's barely any hair to wash and nothing to blow dry or style. I bet it cuts my morning routine time in half...YAY!!!!

    Anyway, I'll get working on the slide show so you can see....probably won't be ready until Sunday or so. Day 3 of my treatment (tomorrow) is supposed to be a rough day with bone aches and nausea.....here's to hoping that it isn't!!!

Love to all,

Michelle

PS. Susan.....thank you for the new thread in the music section...that's pretty darn special and I imagine it will touch many, many people!