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Annie13
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13 years ago

Day 77

Well today I am on the 2nd day of week 3 of my first cycle of chemo - god that's a mouth full! I have to say, I feel absolutely fantastic. I feel almost guilty writing that as I know so many others have not had such a good ride.

I had a couple of days in the first week where I felt awful, then last week I just had headaches / face pain which I managed with pain meds, and since last Friday I've pretty much felt back to normal....in the last few days my taste buds have even returned a little! I'm pretty happy....just in time for the NRL final this weekend....might even be able to have a glass of wine!

So far, bar two days, I have even managed to do some form of exercise every day, and I feel great for it. I hope I'm able to continue as the months roll on.

On Saturday just gone though my hair started coming out....nice big clumps of it. Sunday it got worse. So, my partner and I got the clippers out and off it came - a number 3 all over. Have to say it felt quite empowering - like I was taking the hair myself before I let the chemo take it. I keep telling myself it's a strong woman thing - like Sigorney Weaver in Alien! I do actually look like a bit of an alien without my hair!!! Although I don't like the look of it, I love the feel of it!

On the up side I have the most fabulous wig, and being back in the office this week I wore it for the first time yesterday. Everyone knows it's a wig but still gave me lots of nice compliments. I feel comfortable in it which is the main thing.

Last week I went to a Look Good, Feel Better workshop - wow, worth every minute of time you spend there. Great makeup tips (which I've used coming to work the last few days), great skincare tips, great tips on wigs, scarves and hats. And a big bonus was a massive amount of product to takeaway - it was just incredible! Skincare, makeup - all good brands - all quality. Overall a fabulous experience that if you haven't been I can highly recommend.

Overall, right now, I am feeling strong and positive. Fingers crossed it remains that way. :)

 

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  • Mich_x's avatar
    Mich_x
    Member
    13 years ago

    Hey Annie

    That is such wonderful news and I am so glad you wanted to share your great news with us.  Please don't feel guilty and make sure you savour every minute of being so well and so positive.  Copy your post above and put it up somewhere so you can see it and have it give you positive vibes to keep you going throughout your journey.  I am so pleased you have faired so well and it is great to hear not everyone does it tough.

    I will be wishing you wellness and a positive attitude throughout your whole journey.  Good on you and sounds like you have some great people at work who are giving you support as well.  We need all the support and love we can hold on to.

    I agree totally that the LGFB workshops are amazing and such a wonderful boost to our moral.

    Congratulations on taking control with the hair loss and I am glad you are feeling good about that.

    Well done, keep smiling, stay positive, you are one of the lucky ones so be very grateful for that.  It is never totally smooth sailing but if you can keep your positive attitude that will definitely help you get through.

    Wishing you the very best.

    Mich xoxo