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Bearteggie
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12 years ago

I can do this!

I am feeling excited, or empowered or something.  I am not sure what the feeling is really but my turbans, hats etc arrived from Headcovers Unlimited, USA.  I have tried them all on and they don't look too bad, even if I do say so myself.  lol 

Thanks to BCNA for the link to this incredible site.  I put my order in with them last Tuesday evening 10th December and they are here already :)  Now that is service!  All loving wrapped in white tissue paper and sealed with a lovely gold and red sticker. 

Now I am inspired to go look for a wig before I have my head shaved.

Just thought I would share an up time moment and recommend Headcovers Unlimited to any new ladies about to commence chemo.

Today I feel like I can do this!

Best wishes

Joy

 

 

 

5 Replies

  • Bearteggie's avatar
    Bearteggie
    Member
    12 years ago

    Hi Janey

    Thank you for encouraging me to put the joy back into Joy.  I am having another good day today.  Your hair growing back gray and curly is exactly what I think will happen to me.  I have been colouring my hair for years because I started going grey in my late twenties.  One of my fears is that it will grow back even greyer and curly and that I will look like an old Nana.  Oh well more power to the nannas.  I haven't decided whether to get a wig yet will have to look at price and if they suit me.  I might choose one but I know I won't be buying it until summer is over.  Too hot here in QLD I think.

    Lovely to hear from you Janey and hope you will be able to ditch the scarves etc real soon.

    Love Joy xxx

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    Bearteggie
    Member
    12 years ago

    Hi Robyn

    Thank you for your lovely post and story of how you went about having your head shaved.  My husband is going to do mine a week before I start chemo.  I know I will cry too but I think I will be happy with my new turbans.  I am going to make the most of it and do my best to look my best every day.

    Hugs back to you Robyn.

    Love

    Joy xx

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    Robyn_W
    Member
    12 years ago
    I loved it when my hats and turbans came too.My husband loves how I look in my turbans.For me,a wig was never something I wanted,but I know some ladies love them.When I had my head shaved,I went along to the hairdresser with my husband and daughter,late in the day so they weren't too busy.My daughter took a photo before he started,then as he started to shave my head,I started to cry and he had to stop! I got myself together again,and then I was fine.When he was finished,I put on my turban(it's still my favourite one)and we went home.From that day on,I have actually loved having my hair like this,and I still can't believe that I feel so good about it!Keep smiling Joy,because every day you get through is a day closer to the finishing line!! Hugs from. Robyn.xoxox
  • Bearteggie's avatar
    Bearteggie
    Member
    12 years ago

    Hi Deanne

    Thank you for your encouragement.  It is weard how yesterday I couldn't get off the lounge because I was so sore  still from surgery (overdoing housework, I think) and very tearful all day.   Yet, today I feel like a completely different person.  I am so grateful to be feeling on top of things again.

    Very best wishes

    Joy xx

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    Deanne
    Member
    12 years ago
    Hi Joy Glad you are feeling happy today. I think it helps others to realize that you can have good days while going through all this. There are definitely some rough times but the roller coaster goes up too. Thanks for sharing your positiveness it brightens all our days to hear someone else is going well. Keep smiling. Deanne xxx