I saw Dr. Hammond, my Oncologist this afternoon. First they drew 2 tubes of blood. Then I went back to the waiting room until they called me in to see him. They asked me questions about any side effects or complications. The Doctor did an exam and and told me that my platelets and white blood cell count are great. He said my body is tolerating 'this stuff' (chemo) very, very well. He asked me if my scalp was itchy and I said "It's not itchy, but my hair folicles actually hurt." And he said "That's a prelude to hair loss." Yay. Not. He did have an interesting story for me, which ended with the lesson that when the hair starts to fall out, I should shave it all off and it will grow back faster. I'll trust his logic. The story was funny.
From there, I stopped at home long enough to check email and phone messages only to discover that all my service had been shut off. Haven't had to deal with something like that since I was.....hmm.....22? Anyway, I was able to get the service restored.
Next I went to Hair Everywhere and Tina and Lynn critiqued my wig (they were too kind!!!) and Tina trimmed it up so I'll look like "me" in it. I can admit that I was able to make it to my truck before I completely broke down crying. That was harsh reality -- sitting in a chair at a hair salon with other customers around, while wearing the wig, and acting like it was 'all good' when it was breaking my heart to even look at myself in the mirror. Oh - and an editor's note here -- I am NOT looking for sympathy --- I just need to express my feelings.
Anyway, I'm over it now. That was sooooooo 3 hours ago!!! ;-)
I'm going to bed early as I'm really tired tonight. I have a headache from not eating all day. This is the second day in a row where I did not eat until I got home from work and that is NOT working well for me. Plus dealing with Metrocast to get my service back was the icing on the cake.
Ok...I think that's it for now. I want to thank those who sent me emails after reading my last entry. Your words are being read, absorbed, and thought through very carefully.
Goodnight,
Doris
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