OK, I've decided it's too hard to get caught up all at once so I'm going to start doing this the right way - I'm going to try and start with today and post current events. Then as time permits I will catch up with the past. I find writing to be very therapeutic. Even if most of you will find it boring I don't care. After all, it is my Blog!
Speaking of Blogs, Marlys and I went to the movies last night and watched Julia and Julie. I recommend it to everyone - 5-star! This is how movies should be made.
Now with the hair cut. Much as I have always prized my full head of hair the radiation finally started taking it's toll. On the Monday of my second week I was in the shower and washing my hair and I wound up with a "big" handful of "unattached" hair. I wasn't too shocked; I knew there was a 99% chance it would happen. The radiologist said that the radiation kills the hair follicles around the exit point and the damage would show up between weeks 2-4. Because the radiation is focused to the same spots during the entire 6-week procedure, once the follicles were murdered the first time there would be no further damage. Well, I’ve just finished week 4 and I certainly hope the slaughter has ended. It seemed that every day I would find more victims. Not only was it making me scary looking (think Hannibal Lecter) but it was painful (like having a bad sunburn on your head – all the time). Wearing a hat (I’m not now nor have I ever been a “hat person”) had become mandatory. Not just to keep small children from crying, but also because the Doctors don’t want me to get any direct sun exposure.
So anyway, I’ve been wearing hats. Not only are they uncomfortable but every time I adjust them (remember I’m not a hat guy) or remove them they seem to pull more hairs out of my head. Ouch!
So this morning I told Marlys I wanted her to give me a Buzz cut. I haven’t had a Buzz cut since the Saturday after I got out of 6th grade. She was excited (do you think?) to do it. I was nervous, but I knew I had to do something. I have to say, she did an excellent job. I am very happy with the results. I wish I still had all my hair, but this is so much more comfortable. And now I know how Billy and Mike and Glen and Mac feel. The big difference is: my hair is going to grow back!
Speaking of Blogs, Marlys and I went to the movies last night and watched Julia and Julie. I recommend it to everyone - 5-star! This is how movies should be made.
Now with the hair cut. Much as I have always prized my full head of hair the radiation finally started taking it's toll. On the Monday of my second week I was in the shower and washing my hair and I wound up with a "big" handful of "unattached" hair. I wasn't too shocked; I knew there was a 99% chance it would happen. The radiologist said that the radiation kills the hair follicles around the exit point and the damage would show up between weeks 2-4. Because the radiation is focused to the same spots during the entire 6-week procedure, once the follicles were murdered the first time there would be no further damage. Well, I’ve just finished week 4 and I certainly hope the slaughter has ended. It seemed that every day I would find more victims. Not only was it making me scary looking (think Hannibal Lecter) but it was painful (like having a bad sunburn on your head – all the time). Wearing a hat (I’m not now nor have I ever been a “hat person”) had become mandatory. Not just to keep small children from crying, but also because the Doctors don’t want me to get any direct sun exposure.
So anyway, I’ve been wearing hats. Not only are they uncomfortable but every time I adjust them (remember I’m not a hat guy) or remove them they seem to pull more hairs out of my head. Ouch!
So this morning I told Marlys I wanted her to give me a Buzz cut. I haven’t had a Buzz cut since the Saturday after I got out of 6th grade. She was excited (do you think?) to do it. I was nervous, but I knew I had to do something. I have to say, she did an excellent job. I am very happy with the results. I wish I still had all my hair, but this is so much more comfortable. And now I know how Billy and Mike and Glen and Mac feel. The big difference is: my hair is going to grow back!
The buzz is beautiful baby! Changes your look almost as much as the last time you shaved your beard. You are spot on about the movie Julie & Julia -- it is really good. Makes you want to go home and bake something.
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Hi there - you look absolutely MARVELOUS and not a day over 21 :) Hang in there - you will win this battle - miracles do come true and we pray for your miracle every day....
ReplyDeleteHandsome with or without hair!!! You and Mike are now twins..good lookin' no matter what. At least there is a chance that not only will your hair grow back but it could be curly, dark and thicker!!! Mike can't do that :-) With your recommendation maybe I can get MIke to go the the movie. Hey, would you like to see it again? Kids come in Wednesday. Will be over with the babies when you are not busy. Will call. All that love and strength shows all over your face, Love ya, J and M
ReplyDeleteso you finally got your moneys worth. very becoming. you know you'll never go back to the long stuff again. mike
ReplyDeleteI think you look GREAT and glad the discomfort is gone. The power of positive thinking works MIRACLES
ReplyDeleteYou know for sure that this positive thinking concept is powerful medicine. I positively think you look great with the new hair cut. And for your info, SOME of my hair does grow back - in fact I went to the barber yesterday to get it cut back down to honor your look. I also positively think that you will beat this darned cancer. Thanks for sharing your recovery with all of us with your blog. Love you, Mac
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