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sharon_robertso
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15 years ago

day 12

well it looks like today is the day ........hair everywhere i went to the wig library today and got a wig but even with hair i was itchy within 5 min so i dont think its going to be any good ......i think i will need one with real hair or just wear bandana's .......i am going to go and have it all shaved on saturday all ready for next weeks treatment........so this next week i'm going to get as much as i can done .....im organising a funf raiser for the mcgrath foundation in october so thats giving me something to focus on for the next few months,,,,

shaz

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  • MandaMoo's avatar
    MandaMoo
    Member
    15 years ago

    Hi Sharon - I've worn my wig twice - it's ok but feels a bit "tight" after a couple of hours.  I don't mind it too much but prefer to either be bald or just pop a little beanie/hat on.  

    The fundraiser sounds like a fantastic thing to focus on - good on you!

    Take care,

    Amanda x

  • Leonie_Moore's avatar
    Leonie_Moore
    Member
    15 years ago

    Hi Sharon,  I found when my hair was falling out that my scalp was so sore to touch.  It felt really strange but once my husband shaved it all off the pain went away.  You might find the same and then it will be okay to wear a wig.  I really like wearing my wig but only for special occasions as I feel a bit conscious of it.  It is short and most people know me with long hair.  Mind you it does look nice.  I tend to wear my "skull caps" with a variety of scarfs tied around them.  I am amazed at how I have coped with losing my hair.  I will look forward to having it back again though.XLeonie

  • debbie63's avatar
    debbie63
    Member
    15 years ago

    Shaz,

    Enjoy your "good" week, I found I was almost stir crazy by then and so glad to get out and visit and go to the shops, etc.

    You might be surprised that all the itchiness will settle, I found my scalp actually ached and was tender to touch. Poor hair follicles were going ahhhhhh! Kept thinking of my hair as leaves on a tree in autumn, one by one dropping to the ground. I have a good short cover of hair now, so no more wig. Even got my curls too.

    Good luck with your fundraiser, keep well, Deb

  • debbie63's avatar
    debbie63
    Member
    15 years ago

    Shaz,

    Enjoy your "good" week, I found I was almost stir crazy by then and so glad to get out and visit and go to the shops, etc.

    You might be surprised that all the itchiness will settle, I found my scalp actually ached and was tender to touch. Poor hair follicles were going ahhhhhh! Kept thinking of my hair as leaves on a tree in autumn, one by one dropping to the ground. I have a good short cover of hair now, so no more wig. Even got my curls too.

    Good luck with your fundraiser, keep well, Deb