Eyebrows

Well, day 4 (wed.) back at work started with a trip into town to see the surgeon for a review. He was on time (most unusual :)!) he's happy with my progress yay! But looked faintly horrified when I told him if I could have yanked the port out I would have, it was that uncomfortable over Easter. It has settled down now thank goodness. Any rate I was feeling very tired and teary and he gave me a med cert so that was the end of day 4 back at work. Day 5 back (thurs.) went well, no mistakes, see and talk to people other than family and friends. Six hours is enough.

Well, day 4 (wed.) back at work started with a trip into town to see the surgeon for a review. He was on time (most unusual :)!) he's happy with my progress yay! But looked faintly horrified when I told him if I could have yanked the port out I would have, it was that uncomfortable over Easter. It has settled down now thank goodness. Any rate I was feeling very tired and teary and he gave me a med cert so that was the end of day 4 back at work. Day 5 back (thurs.) went well, no mistakes, see and talk to people other than family and friends. Six hours is enough.

Yes the profile shot is with the eyebrows and the wig. I must give a big thank you to Natalie at Chiquel hair and wig salon in Moonee Ponds. She was absolutely wonderful with her advice on different types of wigs, cost, rebates from private health funds and eyebrows. She has alopecia so she understands what it's like to have no body hair ever! I was extremely tired last night after work and 6 hours is definitely enough at the moment. They are being quite understanding and I lucky I'm able to sit down as I work in the hospitality industry and normally I could be standing those 6 hours. I do have my down days but I think going back to work has helped. I had taxol 2 and Herceptin 1 today got a vein easily (heart scan as well) so went well.

Hey CherylYou are sounding so up there which is great but I can understand you finding it hard to do an 8 hour day.  Sounds like your work in supporting you through your treatment.  Doesn't sound like gall bladder surgery was good timing for you.......I found the look good feel better classes invaluable.  I hadn't lost my hair at the time of the class I went to but all the info they gave me came back as I needed it when I started losing eye brows and eye lashes.Is your profile pic a pic with you new hair and eyebrows on?  If it is it is fantastic.  Wigs are unbelievable these days aren't they.  Wishing you all the best for the rest of your treatment and keep us up to date.  Lots of love, Mich xoxo

Hey CherylYou are sounding so up there which is great but I can understand you finding it hard to do an 8 hour day.  Sounds like your work in supporting you through your treatment.  Doesn't sound like gall bladder surgery was good timing for you.......I found the look good feel better classes invaluable.  I hadn't lost my hair at the time of the class I went to but all the info they gave me came back as I needed it when I started losing eye brows and eye lashes.Is your profile pic a pic with you new hair and eyebrows on?  If it is it is fantastic.  Wigs are unbelievable these days aren't they.  Wishing you all the best for the rest of your treatment and keep us up to date.  Lots of love, Mich xoxo

Day 3 of return to work, management agreed to let me work 6 instead of 8 hour shifts. Definitely enough! My concentration levels are definitely dipping by the 6 hour mark. Very tired. But I must admit its good to get out of the house, put some makeup on (and the eyebrows LOL:)), the wig and see different people. Trying to get out walking again, even if it is just between the car park and work.

Day 3 of return to work, management agreed to let me work 6 instead of 8 hour shifts. Definitely enough! My concentration levels are definitely dipping by the 6 hour mark. Very tired. But I must admit its good to get out of the house, put some makeup on (and the eyebrows LOL:)), the wig and see different people. Trying to get out walking again, even if it is just between the car park and work.