Weight Loss

I know how you feel.A few years back we had a huge trip booked for Canada and USA.Luckily,we took out insurance because I broke my ankle 1 week before we were to leave.Last year I had a mammo just before our holiday to sunshine coast(including a 2 day ship cruise to Brisbane).I was told to have my holiday and then come back for a core biopsy.Well that took abit of enjoyment off it.I've learned my lesson now - NEVER go for a mammo just before a holiday! Penny,you sound like me -putting on a brave face in order to protect those we love.I think it's a "mother thing".It won't hurt them if they see you cry.My poor husband managed to deal with my blubbery outbursts and believe me,you will have plenty of those.You have a long haul ahead of you and you are sooo wise to deal with one treatment at a time.Get through chemo and you are over the worst.I'm afraid you might feel unattractive for awhile,even if your husband tells you otherwise- I did ,anyway.I still have my "ugly"days. I sometimes catch myself in a shop mirror and wonder who's  that frumpy,old woman?Thank goodness for makeup that's all I can say.You may already have it but there is a great USA website for headgear called www.headcovers.org I got most of my stuff from them -quite cheap and deliver to your door.Summer's coming and I'd think twice about an expensive wig.I bought one and hardly wore it cos it was so hot and itchy.Mostly wore cotton bandanas and caps.When your hair falls out your scalp will be very sensitive,mine was downright sore and then I got a rash.Best to be forwarned for the bald thing.

                                                         Tonya xx