Saturday, August 02, 2008

Saturday, August 02, 2008
Hair 8/2/08 Current mood: peaceful
Last night was another of those experiences you just never think you will be involved in.I went to get my hair cut and colored, which I've been debating whether I should do since diagnosis. Since I don't yet know if chemo will be part of my treatment, I wasn't sure if I wanted to spend that money. :)Anyway, it was the first opportunity I've had to talk to Maggi, my hairdresser about the diagnosis. She is so awesome. We made a plan for my hair if I do indeed wind up on chemo. She knows a place to get a decent looking wig for a reasonable price and said she will even go get it for me if I need her to. You have to understand that Maggi has total control over my hair styles since I never know what to do with this sort of curly, sort of frizzy mop. She will shave my head for me once the hair starts falling out. And then we planned the regrowth strategy.Our hope of course is that we won't have to use any of that plan but it feels good to have the plan in place. That's one more decision under my belt and the more decisions I have made in advance, the less stress I will have when I am not feeling well.The other news is that the MRI is once again scheduled for next Tuesday. I guess they have to bring in special breathing equipment so that they can put me under a general anesthesia. Not sure why it took two tries to figure that out for the the third try but I will ask that question on Tuesday. Anyway, I think this will do it. I am looking forward to having answers so we can make choices with the best information available.Well, that's all for now. Stay cool and hydrated my friends. And once again, thanks for all your support!!!!!