Guest guest Posted June 1, 2006 Report Share Posted June 1, 2006 , I've stopped wearing anything on my head as it is too hot. Plus, when the hot flashes kick in, I sweat a bunch. Do you still have those moments when you catch a glimpse of yourself in a mirror and think, " Dang - who's the bald lady? " I enjoy watching people on the street try to keep their eyes off my head. I feel for them, I really do. Most people are very polite, and strive to keep their eyes front. One little girl in my building was worried that I had lost my hair and couldn't find it. She seemed relieved when I told her that my hair was on vacation and would be back sometime in September. My 7 year old son, on the other hand, has had no trouble with it, and likes to rub the stubble. And, you have to admit, it is a timesaver. One funny thing, at my son's birthday, three of the kids turned out to have lice. All the Moms called with the same joke that I didn't need to worry (both my spouse and son have very short hair). Ha Ha. Bald and Fairly Content With It Except When I Feel Extra Fat, --- wrote: --------------------------------- Hi All - Just some thoughts about the way things have changed in my life. Having a bald head is like having a billboard for people to come up and talk to me. I'm surprised by how many people will ask me what happened and/or what type of cancer I had. I don't mind, so many people offered help to me when I needed it most, I want to be of help to other people. The thing that happened to me today was interesting. I wear caps, but they're a little on the heavy side and I've been thinking about wearing baseball caps (I'm not good with scarfs). It's been over 5 weeks since my last chemo treatment and still my hair folicals are " sleeping " . I went into an auto parts store today and the cashier - a gentleman in his 40's - asked me if my cap wasn't too hot. I said it was a little and about the baseball caps. He asked why I needed anything at all and I lifted the cap and showed him the lack of hair. He went into this lecture about how I shouldn't worry about what other people think (he also said that some men found bald women sexy <g>). I sort of smiled and nodded but after a left I thought, well if I was concerned about what people thought...I'd be concerned about what he thought - and I don't. I mainly wore the caps in the winter because my head was cold and now I wear them to protect my head from the sun. I don't know why I sharing this outside of y'all have probably had similar experiences and can understand how I feel. Thanks for letting me mini-vent. --------------------------------- Join the new Messenger beta now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2006 Report Share Posted June 1, 2006 , I've stopped wearing anything on my head as it is too hot. Plus, when the hot flashes kick in, I sweat a bunch. Do you still have those moments when you catch a glimpse of yourself in a mirror and think, " Dang - who's the bald lady? " I enjoy watching people on the street try to keep their eyes off my head. I feel for them, I really do. Most people are very polite, and strive to keep their eyes front. One little girl in my building was worried that I had lost my hair and couldn't find it. She seemed relieved when I told her that my hair was on vacation and would be back sometime in September. My 7 year old son, on the other hand, has had no trouble with it, and likes to rub the stubble. And, you have to admit, it is a timesaver. One funny thing, at my son's birthday, three of the kids turned out to have lice. All the Moms called with the same joke that I didn't need to worry (both my spouse and son have very short hair). Ha Ha. Bald and Fairly Content With It Except When I Feel Extra Fat, --- wrote: --------------------------------- Hi All - Just some thoughts about the way things have changed in my life. Having a bald head is like having a billboard for people to come up and talk to me. I'm surprised by how many people will ask me what happened and/or what type of cancer I had. I don't mind, so many people offered help to me when I needed it most, I want to be of help to other people. The thing that happened to me today was interesting. I wear caps, but they're a little on the heavy side and I've been thinking about wearing baseball caps (I'm not good with scarfs). It's been over 5 weeks since my last chemo treatment and still my hair folicals are " sleeping " . I went into an auto parts store today and the cashier - a gentleman in his 40's - asked me if my cap wasn't too hot. I said it was a little and about the baseball caps. He asked why I needed anything at all and I lifted the cap and showed him the lack of hair. He went into this lecture about how I shouldn't worry about what other people think (he also said that some men found bald women sexy <g>). I sort of smiled and nodded but after a left I thought, well if I was concerned about what people thought...I'd be concerned about what he thought - and I don't. I mainly wore the caps in the winter because my head was cold and now I wear them to protect my head from the sun. I don't know why I sharing this outside of y'all have probably had similar experiences and can understand how I feel. Thanks for letting me mini-vent. --------------------------------- Join the new Messenger beta now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2006 Report Share Posted June 1, 2006 Yes - I'm still am startled by my image. What's even funnier is that my hair was almost to my waist and I had to "flip" it out of my way a lot. Sometimes, I still "flip" and there's nothing there <g>. Reply-To: breastcancer2 To: breastcancer2 Subject: Re: A new side of life...Date: Thu, 1 Jun 2006 18:58:18 -0700 (PDT),I've stopped wearing anything on my head as it is too hot. Plus, whenthe hot flashes kick in, I sweat a bunch.Do you still have those moments when you catch a glimpse of yourself ina mirror and think, "Dang - who's the bald lady?"I enjoy watching people on the street try to keep their eyes off myhead. I feel for them, I really do. Most people are very polite, andstrive to keep their eyes front.One little girl in my building was worried that I had lost my hair andcouldn't find it. She seemed relieved when I told her that my hair wason vacation and would be back sometime in September.My 7 year old son, on the other hand, has had no trouble with it, andlikes to rub the stubble. And, you have to admit, it is a timesaver.One funny thing, at my son's birthday, three of the kids turned out tohave lice. All the Moms called with the same joke that I didn't need toworry (both my spouse and son have very short hair). Ha Ha.Bald and Fairly Content With It Except When I Feel Extra Fat,--- wrote:---------------------------------Hi All -Just some thoughts about the way things have changed in my life. Having a bald head is like having a billboard for people to come up andtalk to me. I'm surprised by how many people will ask me what happenedand/or what type of cancer I had. I don't mind, so many people offeredhelp to me when I needed it most, I want to be of help to other people.The thing that happened to me today was interesting. I wear caps, butthey're a little on the heavy side and I've been thinking about wearingbaseball caps (I'm not good with scarfs). It's been over 5 weeks sincemy last chemo treatment and still my hair folicals are "sleeping". Iwent into an auto parts store today and the cashier - a gentleman inhis 40's - asked me if my cap wasn't too hot. I said it was a littleand about the baseball caps. He asked why I needed anything at all andI lifted the cap and showed him the lack of hair. He went into thislecture about how I shouldn't worry about what other people think (healso said that some men found bald women sexy <g>). I sort of smiledand nodded but after a left I thought, well if I was concerned aboutwhat people thought...I'd be concerned about what he thought - and Idon't. I mainly wore the caps in the winter because my head was coldand now I wear them to protect my head from the sun.I don't know why I sharing this outside of y'all have probably hadsimilar experiences and can understand how I feel.Thanks for letting me mini-vent. ---------------------------------Join the new Messenger beta now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2006 Report Share Posted June 1, 2006 Yes - I'm still am startled by my image. What's even funnier is that my hair was almost to my waist and I had to "flip" it out of my way a lot. Sometimes, I still "flip" and there's nothing there <g>. Reply-To: breastcancer2 To: breastcancer2 Subject: Re: A new side of life...Date: Thu, 1 Jun 2006 18:58:18 -0700 (PDT),I've stopped wearing anything on my head as it is too hot. Plus, whenthe hot flashes kick in, I sweat a bunch.Do you still have those moments when you catch a glimpse of yourself ina mirror and think, "Dang - who's the bald lady?"I enjoy watching people on the street try to keep their eyes off myhead. I feel for them, I really do. Most people are very polite, andstrive to keep their eyes front.One little girl in my building was worried that I had lost my hair andcouldn't find it. She seemed relieved when I told her that my hair wason vacation and would be back sometime in September.My 7 year old son, on the other hand, has had no trouble with it, andlikes to rub the stubble. And, you have to admit, it is a timesaver.One funny thing, at my son's birthday, three of the kids turned out tohave lice. All the Moms called with the same joke that I didn't need toworry (both my spouse and son have very short hair). Ha Ha.Bald and Fairly Content With It Except When I Feel Extra Fat,--- wrote:---------------------------------Hi All -Just some thoughts about the way things have changed in my life. Having a bald head is like having a billboard for people to come up andtalk to me. I'm surprised by how many people will ask me what happenedand/or what type of cancer I had. I don't mind, so many people offeredhelp to me when I needed it most, I want to be of help to other people.The thing that happened to me today was interesting. I wear caps, butthey're a little on the heavy side and I've been thinking about wearingbaseball caps (I'm not good with scarfs). It's been over 5 weeks sincemy last chemo treatment and still my hair folicals are "sleeping". Iwent into an auto parts store today and the cashier - a gentleman inhis 40's - asked me if my cap wasn't too hot. I said it was a littleand about the baseball caps. He asked why I needed anything at all andI lifted the cap and showed him the lack of hair. He went into thislecture about how I shouldn't worry about what other people think (healso said that some men found bald women sexy <g>). I sort of smiledand nodded but after a left I thought, well if I was concerned aboutwhat people thought...I'd be concerned about what he thought - and Idon't. I mainly wore the caps in the winter because my head was coldand now I wear them to protect my head from the sun.I don't know why I sharing this outside of y'all have probably hadsimilar experiences and can understand how I feel.Thanks for letting me mini-vent. ---------------------------------Join the new Messenger beta now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2006 Report Share Posted June 1, 2006 That is funny. --- wrote: --------------------------------- Yes - I'm still am startled by my image. What's even funnier is that my hair was almost to my waist and I had to " flip " it out of my way a lot. Sometimes, I still " flip " and there's nothing there <g>. --------------------------------- Reply-To: breastcancer2 To: breastcancer2 Subject: Re: A new side of life... Date: Thu, 1 Jun 2006 18:58:18 -0700 (PDT) , I've stopped wearing anything on my head as it is too hot. Plus, when the hot flashes kick in, I sweat a bunch. Do you still have those moments when you catch a glimpse of yourself in a mirror and think, " Dang - who's the bald lady? " I enjoy watching people on the street try to keep their eyes off my head. I feel for them, I really do. Most people are very polite, and strive to keep their eyes front. One little girl in my building was worried that I had lost my hair and couldn't find it. She seemed relieved when I told her that my hair was on vacation and would be back sometime in September. My 7 year old son, on the other hand, has had no trouble with it, and likes to rub the stubble. And, you have to admit, it is a timesaver. One funny thing, at my son's birthday, three of the kids turned out to have lice. All the Moms called with the same joke that I didn't need to worry (both my spouse and son have very short hair). Ha Ha. Bald and Fairly Content With It Except When I Feel Extra Fat, --- wrote: --------------------------------- Hi All - Just some thoughts about the way things have changed in my life. Having a bald head is like having a billboard for people to come up and talk to me. I'm surprised by how many people will ask me what happened and/or what type of cancer I had. I don't mind, so many people offered help to me when I needed it most, I want to be of help to other people. The thing that happened to me today was interesting. I wear caps, but they're a little on the heavy side and I've been thinking about wearing baseball caps (I'm not good with scarfs). It's been over 5 weeks since my last chemo treatment and still my hair folicals are " sleeping " . I went into an auto parts store today and the cashier - a gentleman in his 40's - asked me if my cap wasn't too hot. I said it was a little and about the baseball caps. He asked why I needed anything at all and I lifted the cap and showed him the lack of hair. He went into this lecture about how I shouldn't worry about what other people think (he also said that some men found bald women sexy <g>). I sort of smiled and nodded but after a left I thought, well if I was concerned about what people thought...I'd be concerned about what he thought - and I don't. I mainly wore the caps in the winter because my head was cold and now I wear them to protect my head from the sun. I don't know why I sharing this outside of y'all have probably had similar experiences and can understand how I feel. Thanks for letting me mini-vent. --------------------------------- Join the new Messenger beta now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2006 Report Share Posted June 1, 2006 That is funny. --- wrote: --------------------------------- Yes - I'm still am startled by my image. What's even funnier is that my hair was almost to my waist and I had to " flip " it out of my way a lot. Sometimes, I still " flip " and there's nothing there <g>. --------------------------------- Reply-To: breastcancer2 To: breastcancer2 Subject: Re: A new side of life... Date: Thu, 1 Jun 2006 18:58:18 -0700 (PDT) , I've stopped wearing anything on my head as it is too hot. Plus, when the hot flashes kick in, I sweat a bunch. Do you still have those moments when you catch a glimpse of yourself in a mirror and think, " Dang - who's the bald lady? " I enjoy watching people on the street try to keep their eyes off my head. I feel for them, I really do. Most people are very polite, and strive to keep their eyes front. One little girl in my building was worried that I had lost my hair and couldn't find it. She seemed relieved when I told her that my hair was on vacation and would be back sometime in September. My 7 year old son, on the other hand, has had no trouble with it, and likes to rub the stubble. And, you have to admit, it is a timesaver. One funny thing, at my son's birthday, three of the kids turned out to have lice. All the Moms called with the same joke that I didn't need to worry (both my spouse and son have very short hair). Ha Ha. Bald and Fairly Content With It Except When I Feel Extra Fat, --- wrote: --------------------------------- Hi All - Just some thoughts about the way things have changed in my life. Having a bald head is like having a billboard for people to come up and talk to me. I'm surprised by how many people will ask me what happened and/or what type of cancer I had. I don't mind, so many people offered help to me when I needed it most, I want to be of help to other people. The thing that happened to me today was interesting. I wear caps, but they're a little on the heavy side and I've been thinking about wearing baseball caps (I'm not good with scarfs). It's been over 5 weeks since my last chemo treatment and still my hair folicals are " sleeping " . I went into an auto parts store today and the cashier - a gentleman in his 40's - asked me if my cap wasn't too hot. I said it was a little and about the baseball caps. He asked why I needed anything at all and I lifted the cap and showed him the lack of hair. He went into this lecture about how I shouldn't worry about what other people think (he also said that some men found bald women sexy <g>). I sort of smiled and nodded but after a left I thought, well if I was concerned about what people thought...I'd be concerned about what he thought - and I don't. I mainly wore the caps in the winter because my head was cold and now I wear them to protect my head from the sun. I don't know why I sharing this outside of y'all have probably had similar experiences and can understand how I feel. Thanks for letting me mini-vent. --------------------------------- Join the new Messenger beta now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2006 Report Share Posted June 1, 2006 Today was my last painting class for this spring. So one of the things I did was to take off my cap and go naked!!! My hair is coming back and it's curly, but it isn't very long and seems to be all grey. The back of my neck is dark as it always was, but the front and sides look strange. But it just got too darn hot to wear hats and caps. I see my radiation dr. at 8:30 a.m. tomorrow. I don't know what questions I should ask. I suppose after I've started I will be asking lots of questions. My friend who had bc said that I will see the dr. once a week, and that's fine with me. So I'm hoping that's true. Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2006 Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 OMG!!! Gimme a High Five I am laughing tooo hard! I think it is hilarious watching people try to avoid looking at my bald head. Once in awhile I feel bad for those that get extremely frustrated with where to look. . My kids could careless if I cover my head also and they just get the biggest kick out of peoples reactions. Sometime I just feel like doing this to the ones that are reallllly rude about staring. The absolute best is answering the door to solicitors bald....talk about mouths falling wide open Ok so I can't help be a little ornary!!! Jackie -- Re: A new side of life... ,I've stopped wearing anything on my head as it is too hot. Plus, whenthe hot flashes kick in, I sweat a bunch.Do you still have those moments when you catch a glimpse of yourself ina mirror and think, "Dang - who's the bald lady?"I enjoy watching people on the street try to keep their eyes off myhead. I feel for them, I really do. Most people are very polite, andstrive to keep their eyes front.One little girl in my building was worried that I had lost my hair andcouldn't find it. She seemed relieved when I told her that my hair wason vacation and would be back sometime in September.My 7 year old son, on the other hand, has had no trouble with it, andlikes to rub the stubble. And, you have to admit, it is a timesaver.One funny thing, at my son's birthday, three of the kids turned out tohave lice. All the Moms called with the same joke that I didn't need toworry (both my spouse and son have very short hair). Ha Ha.Bald and Fairly Content With It Except When I Feel Extra Fat,--- wrote:---------------------------------Hi All -Just some thoughts about the way things have changed in my life. Having a bald head is like having a billboard for people to come up andtalk to me. I'm surprised by how many people will ask me what happenedand/or what type of cancer I had. I don't mind, so many people offeredhelp to me when I needed it most, I want to be of help to other people.The thing that happened to me today was interesting. I wear caps, butthey're a little on the heavy side and I've been thinking about wearingbaseball caps (I'm not good with scarfs). It's been over 5 weeks sincemy last chemo treatment and still my hair folicals are "sleeping". Iwent into an auto parts store today and the cashier - a gentleman inhis 40's - asked me if my cap wasn't too hot. I said it was a littleand about the baseball caps. He asked why I needed anything at all andI lifted the cap and showed him the lack of hair. He went into thislecture about how I shouldn't worry about what other people think (healso said that some men found bald women sexy <g>). I sort of smiledand nodded but after a left I thought, well if I was concerned aboutwhat people thought...I'd be concerned about what he thought - and Idon't. I mainly wore the caps in the winter because my head was coldand now I wear them to protect my head from the sun.I don't know why I sharing this outside of y'all have probably hadsimilar experiences and can understand how I feel.Thanks for letting me mini-vent. ---------------------------------Join the new Messenger beta now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2006 Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 Did you ever wear a bc shirt and notice people sometimes look trying to figure out which one is gone or is fake??? Hugs nne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Lifehttp://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.htmlCheck out my other ornaments atwww.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.htmlLots of info and gifts at:www.cancerclub.comCinDWood Craftshttp://www.cindwoodcrafts.com Re: A new side of life... ,I've stopped wearing anything on my head as it is too hot. Plus, whenthe hot flashes kick in, I sweat a bunch.Do you still have those moments when you catch a glimpse of yourself ina mirror and think, "Dang - who's the bald lady?"I enjoy watching people on the street try to keep their eyes off myhead. I feel for them, I really do. Most people are very polite, andstrive to keep their eyes front.One little girl in my building was worried that I had lost my hair andcouldn't find it. She seemed relieved when I told her that my hair wason vacation and would be back sometime in September.My 7 year old son, on the other hand, has had no trouble with it, andlikes to rub the stubble. And, you have to admit, it is a timesaver.One funny thing, at my son's birthday, three of the kids turned out tohave lice. All the Moms called with the same joke that I didn't need toworry (both my spouse and son have very short hair). Ha Ha.Bald and Fairly Content With It Except When I Feel Extra Fat,--- wrote:---------------------------------Hi All -Just some thoughts about the way things have changed in my life. Having a bald head is like having a billboard for people to come up andtalk to me. I'm surprised by how many people will ask me what happenedand/or what type of cancer I had. I don't mind, so many people offeredhelp to me when I needed it most, I want to be of help to other people.The thing that happened to me today was interesting. I wear caps, butthey're a little on the heavy side and I've been thinking about wearingbaseball caps (I'm not good with scarfs). It's been over 5 weeks sincemy last chemo treatment and still my hair folicals are "sleeping". Iwent into an auto parts store today and the cashier - a gentleman inhis 40's - asked me if my cap wasn't too hot. I said it was a littleand about the baseball caps. He asked why I needed anything at all andI lifted the cap and showed him the lack of hair. He went into thislecture about how I shouldn't worry about what other people think (healso said that some men found bald women sexy <g>). I sort of smiledand nodded but after a left I thought, well if I was concerned aboutwhat people thought...I'd be concerned about what he thought - and Idon't. I mainly wore the caps in the winter because my head was coldand now I wear them to protect my head from the sun.I don't know why I sharing this outside of y'all have probably hadsimilar experiences and can understand how I feel.Thanks for letting me mini-vent. ---------------------------------Join the new Messenger beta now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2006 Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 Yeppers -- Re: A new side of life... Did you ever wear a bc shirt and notice people sometimes look trying to figure out which one is gone or is fake??? Hugs nne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Lifehttp://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.htmlCheck out my other ornaments atwww.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.htmlLots of info and gifts at:www.cancerclub.comCinDWood Craftshttp://www.cindwoodcrafts.com Re: A new side of life... ,I've stopped wearing anything on my head as it is too hot. Plus, whenthe hot flashes kick in, I sweat a bunch.Do you still have those moments when you catch a glimpse of yourself ina mirror and think, "Dang - who's the bald lady?"I enjoy watching people on the street try to keep their eyes off myhead. I feel for them, I really do. Most people are very polite, andstrive to keep their eyes front.One little girl in my building was worried that I had lost my hair andcouldn't find it. She seemed relieved when I told her that my hair wason vacation and would be back sometime in September.My 7 year old son, on the other hand, has had no trouble with it, andlikes to rub the stubble. And, you have to admit, it is a timesaver.One funny thing, at my son's birthday, three of the kids turned out tohave lice. All the Moms called with the same joke that I didn't need toworry (both my spouse and son have very short hair). Ha Ha.Bald and Fairly Content With It Except When I Feel Extra Fat,--- wrote:---------------------------------Hi All -Just some thoughts about the way things have changed in my life. Having a bald head is like having a billboard for people to come up andtalk to me. I'm surprised by how many people will ask me what happenedand/or what type of cancer I had. I don't mind, so many people offeredhelp to me when I needed it most, I want to be of help to other people.The thing that happened to me today was interesting. I wear caps, butthey're a little on the heavy side and I've been thinking about wearingbaseball caps (I'm not good with scarfs). It's been over 5 weeks sincemy last chemo treatment and still my hair folicals are "sleeping". Iwent into an auto parts store today and the cashier - a gentleman inhis 40's - asked me if my cap wasn't too hot. I said it was a littleand about the baseball caps. He asked why I needed anything at all andI lifted the cap and showed him the lack of hair. He went into thislecture about how I shouldn't worry about what other people think (healso said that some men found bald women sexy <g>). I sort of smiledand nodded but after a left I thought, well if I was concerned aboutwhat people thought...I'd be concerned about what he thought - and Idon't. I mainly wore the caps in the winter because my head was coldand now I wear them to protect my head from the sun.I don't know why I sharing this outside of y'all have probably hadsimilar experiences and can understand how I feel.Thanks for letting me mini-vent. ---------------------------------Join the new Messenger beta now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2006 Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 Just a funny story to go along with this "theme". I went to visit my brother and family this past March in Virginia, and my niece...to whom I am VERY close, was excited my hair had started to grow back. She had had fun playing with my wigs and could not keep her hands off my prosthesis ( when I had it off, of course) when she had stayed with me the summer before, was in the room with me while I was changing and asked quite earnestly " didn't your boobie grow back yet?"!!!!! We all had quite a chuckle out of that. wrote: Yeppers -- Re: A new side of life... Did you ever wear a bc shirt and notice people sometimes look trying to figure out which one is gone or is fake??? Hugs nne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Lifehttp://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.htmlCheck out my other ornaments atwww.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.htmlLots of info and gifts at:www.cancerclub.comCinDWood Craftshttp://www.cindwoodcrafts.com Re: A new side of life... ,I've stopped wearing anything on my head as it is too hot. Plus, whenthe hot flashes kick in, I sweat a bunch.Do you still have those moments when you catch a glimpse of yourself ina mirror and think, "Dang - who's the bald lady?"I enjoy watching people on the street try to keep their eyes off myhead. I feel for them, I really do. Most people are very polite, andstrive to keep their eyes front.One little girl in my building was worried that I had lost my hair andcouldn't find it. She seemed relieved when I told her that my hair wason vacation and would be back sometime in September.My 7 year old son, on the other hand, has had no trouble with it, andlikes to rub the stubble. And, you have to admit, it is a timesaver.One funny thing, at my son's birthday, three of the kids turned out tohave lice. All the Moms called with the same joke that I didn't need toworry (both my spouse and son have very short hair). Ha Ha.Bald and Fairly Content With It Except When I Feel Extra Fat,--- wrote:---------------------------------Hi All -Just some thoughts about the way things have changed in my life. Having a bald head is like having a billboard for people to come up andtalk to me. I'm surprised by how many people will ask me what happenedand/or what type of cancer I had. I don't mind, so many people offeredhelp to me when I needed it most, I want to be of help to other people.The thing that happened to me today was interesting. I wear caps, butthey're a little on the heavy side and I've been thinking about wearingbaseball caps (I'm not good with scarfs). It's been over 5 weeks sincemy last chemo treatment and still my hair folicals are "sleeping". Iwent into an auto parts store today and the cashier - a gentleman inhis 40's - asked me if my cap wasn't too hot. I said it was a littleand about the baseball caps. He asked why I needed anything at all andI lifted the cap and showed him the lack of hair. He went into thislecture about how I shouldn't worry about what other people think (healso said that some men found bald women sexy <g>). I sort of smiledand nodded but after a left I thought, well if I was concerned aboutwhat people thought...I'd be concerned about what he thought - and Idon't. I mainly wore the caps in the winter because my head was coldand now I wear them to protect my head from the sun.I don't know why I sharing this outside of y'all have probably hadsimilar experiences and can understand how I feel.Thanks for letting me mini-vent. ---------------------------------Join the new Messenger beta now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2006 Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 Just a funny story to go along with this "theme". I went to visit my brother and family this past March in Virginia, and my niece...to whom I am VERY close, was excited my hair had started to grow back. She had had fun playing with my wigs and could not keep her hands off my prosthesis ( when I had it off, of course) when she had stayed with me the summer before, was in the room with me while I was changing and asked quite earnestly " didn't your boobie grow back yet?"!!!!! We all had quite a chuckle out of that. wrote: Yeppers -- Re: A new side of life... Did you ever wear a bc shirt and notice people sometimes look trying to figure out which one is gone or is fake??? Hugs nne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Lifehttp://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.htmlCheck out my other ornaments atwww.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.htmlLots of info and gifts at:www.cancerclub.comCinDWood Craftshttp://www.cindwoodcrafts.com Re: A new side of life... ,I've stopped wearing anything on my head as it is too hot. Plus, whenthe hot flashes kick in, I sweat a bunch.Do you still have those moments when you catch a glimpse of yourself ina mirror and think, "Dang - who's the bald lady?"I enjoy watching people on the street try to keep their eyes off myhead. I feel for them, I really do. Most people are very polite, andstrive to keep their eyes front.One little girl in my building was worried that I had lost my hair andcouldn't find it. She seemed relieved when I told her that my hair wason vacation and would be back sometime in September.My 7 year old son, on the other hand, has had no trouble with it, andlikes to rub the stubble. And, you have to admit, it is a timesaver.One funny thing, at my son's birthday, three of the kids turned out tohave lice. All the Moms called with the same joke that I didn't need toworry (both my spouse and son have very short hair). Ha Ha.Bald and Fairly Content With It Except When I Feel Extra Fat,--- wrote:---------------------------------Hi All -Just some thoughts about the way things have changed in my life. Having a bald head is like having a billboard for people to come up andtalk to me. I'm surprised by how many people will ask me what happenedand/or what type of cancer I had. I don't mind, so many people offeredhelp to me when I needed it most, I want to be of help to other people.The thing that happened to me today was interesting. I wear caps, butthey're a little on the heavy side and I've been thinking about wearingbaseball caps (I'm not good with scarfs). It's been over 5 weeks sincemy last chemo treatment and still my hair folicals are "sleeping". Iwent into an auto parts store today and the cashier - a gentleman inhis 40's - asked me if my cap wasn't too hot. I said it was a littleand about the baseball caps. He asked why I needed anything at all andI lifted the cap and showed him the lack of hair. He went into thislecture about how I shouldn't worry about what other people think (healso said that some men found bald women sexy <g>). I sort of smiledand nodded but after a left I thought, well if I was concerned aboutwhat people thought...I'd be concerned about what he thought - and Idon't. I mainly wore the caps in the winter because my head was coldand now I wear them to protect my head from the sun.I don't know why I sharing this outside of y'all have probably hadsimilar experiences and can understand how I feel.Thanks for letting me mini-vent. ---------------------------------Join the new Messenger beta now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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