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LMAO Nancy, I have been putting hats on over the wig and the same thing happens to me. It all comes off at once.  Gotta be careful with that... I am cracking up and thinking how much losing your does suck on so many levels..:O) By summer we should have a cute sassy hair style to sport around right!!

Passing Springtime the whiskey and hotsauce... 

Yep, that's my wig. I have a couple of others that are much shorter and lighter colored (and cheaper) that I wore during the hot summer, but this is the original that I paid big bucks for back in April. It's pretty close to the style my hair was before I lost it. The color's a little off (dark), but it's nice. I may try to stay close to it when I ditch the wig.

When I started wearing my wig, I used that adhesive, but now that I've been through all kinds of weather, I realize it doesn't really come off that easily. Even walking down a windy NYC street, it has stayed on. Maybe it's the little bit of hair I have growing now that causes it to stay. Kind of acts like velcro, LOL.

LOL  Sunshine...been there and done that so often recently.  Not with a wig though.  Chemo made my eyes better enough so I can wear a contact and I've left and done errands now while forgetting my contact!  Also, I was nevre one to wear a bra on home days and errands pre-bc.  Now I have problems remembering to do so, and without it I feel naked. Weird, but I've panicked leaving and realizing I am not wearing one.  How can we not forget, they aren't out bodies, just additives/ supplements and supportives

OK I have the whiskey and hotsauce in case anybody wants some!

Nancy, LOL! Good thing nobody was around! 

I started using the Nioxin Follicle stimulator juice. I can see why my friend's father used hot sauce. It sort of warms up your whole head, and turns a little pinkish for a bit!

Spring.

OK, ladies - today is the first day I've gone out commando.  Chemo was over in June, and it's taken me this long to give up the security of baseball caps.  My hair is only about an inch long, but is nice and thick with a lot of body.  (It's not long enough yet to see if it's going to be curly - I hope so!!). 

DH has been encouraging me for a week or so and I just decided today was the day. And guess what?  No one stopped or pointed, I didn't cause any car accidents, no one fainted in horror - basically the world went about its business despite the fact that I was minus my baseball cap. 

I'm now experimenting with gel and mousse, but there appears to be a fine line between stylishly spiky and stuck-my-finger-in-a-light-socket.  I'm still trying to figure out where that line is. 

Be encouraged ladies - IT DOES GROW BACK!!!!!!!!!!

Now if I could just lose the lovely chemo facial hair!

Hi ladies,

This is my second round with bc, and my second time with chemo.  Last time(05) it was mid spring so not too cold, but my sleep cap kept coming off at night, not a big problem as I was having hot flashes at the time and it was a lot easier to cool off.  This time I believe I have been finally pushed into menopause as I haven't had any hot flashes or periods since April.  Had my first TC tx yesterday and want a nightcap which won't fall off.  What type of hat do you wear at night?  

Thai, I don't think your are vain.  For me, losing my hair was losing a part of my identity.  It was a very deep sense of loss and it affected me more than anything else in this bc journey.  Don't let anyone imply that you are bing vain!

My first trip out without a hat or wig was about 3 months post chemo.  My seven-year-old son offered to hold my hand and reassured me that no one would make fun of me.  It was very sweet - kids are the best!

Lauren

Mary, so sorry you had to join us for the 2nd time.   

I got a soft beanie type cap from TLC that I sleep in most nights.  It sometimes "moves around" a little at night, but stays on.  I also have some turbans with a little elastic in the back (also from TLC)and I find that they stay put pretty well. 

I used to have long hair, and I was surprised at how cold my head and the back of my neck get.

Chris 

PA Lady.....just wondering what part of PA you are from?  I'm in PA also, near Pittsburgh.   Four year survivor ladies and yes, it does come back.  Mine came back thick, dark and curly but has since straightened out with a slight wave if I let it go natural....I like to straighten it.  I'd say it was 8 to 10 weeks when it started growing and then it goes nuts.  I know I was having my radiation about a month after my last chemo and it was there but I was still wearing my wig.  Wore the wig to work to feel normal but at home, it was natural or bandanas.  I'll never forget the day I went to pen the door when someone was knocking and I forgot I didn't have anything on but my bald head.......my poor brother was standing there and had never seen me bald.....I think his eyeballs popped out.  My eyebrows and lashes thinned but didn't lose all of them.  I am a hairy person by nature and I don't mind telling you that there are times that I wish my body was back to the days when I didn't have some of the hair......like my fuzzy facial hair.  I had an absolutely flawless complexion when my hair was back in short and the facial hair hadn't really come back yet.  Now don't think I have a beard ladies.....just that light fuzzy face hair that no woman wants.  haha

I spent my 1 year cancer free in Aruba for Thanksgiving and it was incredible.....totally wig free and it was wonderful.  By the way, I did use the Nioxin also when my hair was coming back in and I know it helped it to come back in more even and healthy. 

p.s.......how do you insert pics?  I don't seem to be able to get it to work.

Judy

ShellyJo.....I love that word, CANCERVERSARY.......I say we make it an official cancer survivors word!  Should be take a poll?  lol     Boston huh?  I bet you are cold.  I am in PA and it has been freezing this week, hasn't gone about 30, last night was in the single digits with wind chill.  Bbbbrrrrr, only thing it's good for is hot flashes.  I'll try the drag and drop, see if it works.  I created a panoramic pic of some before, during and after pics.....want to see if I can transfer it.  Last pic on the view is me and my mom......we are both survivors.

Hi All,

New to this Page but I'm having my first Chemo on Tuesday but have already bought a couple cute hats and was trying them on to show my Husband and my pup who adores me really starting growling at me I guess she didn't recognize me. It was so cute but I hope she gets over that. I have Very Long hair so it will be an adjustment to say the least.

I love reading everything you all have to say and the great hints you all have. Very helpful to a newbie like myself.

Thank You,

Jerri

Judy ~ my geography is lacking.  I remember hearing about Squirrel Hill, Shady Side and Penn Township. That's the city?  It was always a house rather than an apartment but I recall the houses being much closer together than here in CT. My stepmother lives on 5th Avenue, zip 15232.  I guess that's the city.  We haven't been back for 10 years since my Dad died. I guess we're due.   

I think I'm fuzzier than I was before chemo but wonder if that's because I'm off the Arimidex.  I am due to start Aromasin in Jan. The oiliness is about back to what it was.  You're right about all the complaining but after all we've been through, I think we deserve it. r

I've actually been pretty good about the treadmill.  Everything feels better if I exercise.  My knees started to bother me after chemo and walking on uneven ground is uncomfortable so I do better on a machine.  Remind me to get up early tomorrow to get in a walk before church.  If I don't do it first thing, I never get to it. I've been lazy the last couple of days. Oh well, back to the computer.  It's too late to think about exercise now.

Thanks all for your words and support.  It is me that is so vain.  I know I am my own worst enemy, But Lorena, you are right, my hair was part of my identity.  I know I keep repeating myself, but I just want to look normal.  My wig does help, especially at night if my boyfriend and I go out for dinner and/or drinks.  The lighting is always darker and I look normal, so I feel normal.  My attitude is good, but is better when I feel good about myself.  As we all know who are here, some days are better than others, even post chemo and radiation.  I feel for all you in the North.  It is cold, but what a great time to wear your wigs and hats and scarfs.  I miss it.  I am here in Florida and it has been cold for here.  I do miss th New England weather, I originally came from Cape Cod, so can appreciate your cold days!  Okay, time to start this day in a good mood.  Hope everyone does the same!  Thanks again everyone!

Cristi, If you are afraid to wash it or touch it, I think it's time!!  I know that I was actually relieved to have it shaved because it became so upsetting seeing it all over the place.  

Don't worry, it will come back.  I am just 8 days after my last treatment and I can see a little growth already.  

Chris 

Cristl,

I put a hat on to quell the shedding! I agree, I think it is time. You don't have to shave it, you can get it cut really short, and then let the rest fall out. That's what I did. I never had the heart to shave it all offf. Do what feels best for you.

Once it is behind you, you will feel better. I am 15 days post my last chemo, and I have all sorts of peach fuzz!!! It will come back...

It just sux right now is all... I hear you!!!

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