Me in the winning wig!
I've also ordered a selection of hats and scarves from the US - much cheaper than here (go the Aussie dollar!) I had to get the pre-tied scarves, as I am a bit too unco (and/or lazy) to tie my own, even if instructions are provided. (Lesson learnt from the "wear 100 ways" skirt/dress that I bought and have only ever worn one way - the easiest way).
I'm planning to shave my head when the hair starts coming out (in 1.5-2 weeks) or perhaps even next weekend (to get it over with). Possibly after a couple of drinks :) Even though the oncologist said that everyone loses their hair on these drugs, you can't help but wonder if there is a chance that it won't...I imagine it would be somewhat annoying to shave my head (and spend $500 on a wig) and then find out I didn't need to... Think it is a safe bet though - 100% chance is fairly definite :)
I'm feeling a little bit nervous about starting chemo on tuesday, mainly the anticipation of how it will impact me, given the pages of side effects that I have read about. Apparently some people actually put on weight going through chemo - I'll be very upset if I am one of them! I am also looking foward to just getting started. Whilst everything has happened really quickly, in some ways it also seems to have taken forever, with new tests almost every day but no actual action yet to get rid of it. The tumour feels like it weighs a ton at the moment, so I'm really hoping for some notable shrinkage asap! Once the treatment gets underway then at least I'll (hopefully) be able to see some progress.
Hey Kirsty, it's Heather. We're all thinking of you over here and rooting for you. Wig looks totally cool! :) (((hugs)))
ReplyDeleteWish it was under other circumstances to "catch up" Kirsty - thankyou for sharing, great idea to blog as I imagine it helps to keep a diary but also update people all at the same time. Keep as strong as you appear to be and ill be following your progress on here (and updates from mum) Youre a natural writer by the way and the wig does look fab! xxxx
ReplyDeleteKirsty - your blog is too funny :-) I especially like the bit about what a shame it would be if your hair didn't fall out after the wig purchase and head shaving mission :-) You almost sound like you would be disappointed LOL.. Keep these blogs coming.. thinking of you! Karen
ReplyDeleteMy Dad had chemo and his hair fell out. He only had a few little strands, kind of like Gollum, but he kept them. I'm not sure why. Maybe it was the effort of having to shave his head that put him off, or maybe he was just annoyed that bloody cancer and chemo had done it to him and he defiantly wanted to keep what he had left! Anyway, he had two bouts of cancer, two bouts of chemo and he made it back stronger than ever. The wig is a good idea Kirsty and suits you too.
ReplyDeleteLoving the wig K.
ReplyDeleteSarah xx