As you can tell I'm now bald. Picked up a nice POW Dew rag at the Harley Davidson shop yesterday to cover my gourd. I now fit in with my hunting and fishing TIMBUCKTWO buddies JR and Rick. They both have been saying for years that grass doesn't grow on a playground, bald is beautiful and something about making U turns under the sheets or something!!!
But anyway, got up this morning and while showering noticed more and more hair falling out of my head and clogging up the drain so decided to go to the base and get a buzz cut. If I didn't get it cut today, I honestly don't know how much longer I'd be able to hang on to the hair that I had left. It was bugging me knowing that it was just falling out in hunks and I didn't want to look like I was molting so.....whacked it all off. My mustache is barley hanging on and figure I might get another day or so out of it.
I've also been experiencing a sore throat in the evenings for approx. 4-5 days. Starting to get a little concerned. Don't feel like I've got a cold or anything, but it is definitely something I'll discuss with Dr. Debo, the ENT doctor on Friday. I hope it's not something going on with my tonsils????
Other than that, things are going ok. Sense of taste is still AFU...Meat is the major issue and has a metallic taste to it. Potatoes and such also have a funky taste, but vegetables seem to taste ok. I still eat normal and haven't quit eating anything.
I've re-read all pamphlets on the drugs I'm taking and the symptoms you can experience, and two of them talked about hair thinning and loss after the first two to three weeks of chemo. All of the medications recommend drinking plenty of water (6-8 glasses) a day. This is something I've been remiss on, so I'm back to carrying around a water bottle and trying to get plenty of it in me.
Appreciate all the support everyone is giving my with their comments and emails. Keep em' coming. I look forward to reading them each day.
6 comments:
Oh-mi-gosh....with your new hair style you and your Dad are almost twins! It's uncanny! Especially since Dad is growing out his moustache again. You look real good with the buzz cut....I think what they say about bald being beautiful is true!
This is your chance to latch onto a whole wardrobe of cool hats...gives me a reason to go shopping!!
Love ya' - bald and otherwise! Mom
Dave, your Mom beat me to it!!! I'd love to see a pic with your new 'do next to one of your dad!!
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Check out their bumper sticker....
"God made a few perfect heads....and on the rest he put hair"
Looks good my bald headed brother!!! How's Marjie like it? Once she gets used to it, I'll bt she loves it!!
Lookin'awesome Delta Victor!!!!!!
Stay strong and don't forget to tie your flies for HiHium.....it's only about 9 months away!!
The "Bald" Juliet Romeo sends....
Hey there,
I just want to know- will it grow back dark or gray? Should I shave mine to see? I will wait to see what happens to yours first.
Take care, you are still looking good
Sheehans, Christopher and Pharoah wants to say hi to Coho. xoxoxo
Dave, Its Jane, I remember it well! I did the same, went and got it shaved. I have an L scar on top from falling from High Chair! Hairdresser was so nice as he said "I'm sure it's because you such a lady! I have to say tho that only Charlie ever saw me bald, Not just a lady buy a vain lady! You will spend the rest of your life worrying about sore throats and such so just get used to it! love you. Jane
Looks good Dave! While you do resemble Dad, you'll need to get thrown out of a couple car dealerships to convince me you are twins! :-)
Stay strong and positive!!
Scott
I'm diggin it!! Makes you look like a bad-ass!!
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