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  • Springtime
    Springtime Member Posts: 3,372
    edited February 2009

    Mine is growing in, and very very short where bangs should be, and more hair other places. It is quite uneven. Oh well, at least it is covering my head....

    Spring.

  • Diane1214
    Diane1214 Member Posts: 23
    edited February 2009

    Hi ladies,

    A question please.  I am 14 weeks post chemo. I have about 1/4" hair, mostly greyish-white with a little dark brown. I am still wearing my wig and expect I will need it for another couple of months. I just joined a gym near my home. I was having great success working out at a gym near the hospital during radiation and wanted to continue.  My problem is what to wear on my head at my local gym. I was going without hat or wig at the gym where I didn't know anyone. Now, I'll likely bump into aquaintances who don't know about my dx and I wouldn't mind keeping it that way. But I don't want to sweat in my wig, and if I take a Pilates class, it might fall off my head while I'm laying down and getting up. I used a runners type of hat at the old gym, but would eventually get hot and take it off, but again didn't mind because I was anonymous there. It's not that I'm terribly vain, I think since finishing treatments I want to move on so desperately and my hair doesn't quite allow me to do this yet.  Any suggestions??

    Thanks,

    Diane

  • revkat
    revkat Member Posts: 122
    edited February 2009

    I would think that anything on your head would get too hot if you are really working. Having said that, I wore "do-rags" from sparklingearth.com all last summer. They had a nice terrycloth band in the front to absorb the sweat and they have some that are designed for hot weather, so maybe you could find something there. I did soak mine in water and then wear them when I was at the kids' swim meets and it was over 100!

    Here's a link to some mesh ones, maybe they would work.

     http://sparklingearth.com/products.asp?category=100029

  • Springtime
    Springtime Member Posts: 3,372
    edited February 2009

    Diana, let me know what you decide on. I am still wearing my wig, but even when walking it is getting hot. I walk in the neighborhood. I am thinking of just keep wearing the wig until April/May and then I won't be able to stand it any more, and I'll just go cold turkey.

    I don't know. This is another difficult transition! Let me know if you try Revkat's do-rag idea!

    Spring.

  • mom_of_2
    mom_of_2 Member Posts: 102
    edited February 2009

    I wore Buffs and left my wig in the box. Checkout www.planetbuff.com They are amazing plus they have multiple uses...tube shape so you can wear as hear cover, neck gator, headband etc etc etc. They come in every color and pattern imaginable. The even have a special support the cause section with Buffs in BC fabric. They come in many different weight fabrics including UV protected. Machine washable and regular dry. No worries about them slipping off either. I swear by them!

    Good Luck 

  • Diane1214
    Diane1214 Member Posts: 23
    edited February 2009

    Mom_of_2 - Thanks so much. I just checked out planetbuff's website and this looks perfect. I just ordered two. I like the idea that I can use them in so many different ways. Revkat - your suggestion looks good too. I'm going to try the buffs first and see how it goes. This board is so awesome to get us through every step of this journey. I appreciate your help.

    Diane

  • enjoylife
    enjoylife Member Posts: 187
    edited February 2009

    Spring what is Revkat's do-rag idea I too wont be able to get rid of the wig where I work in public until April my son graduates from high school in May my goal is to get the port out by then get a nice tan and no wig then my new TA TA in June....

  • unique
    unique Member Posts: 209
    edited February 2009

    Hair - at various stages - to give you gals hope for hair! The first one is Jan. 18th, Second is Jan. 31st, Third is February 20th. 2 months post last infusion, 2 weeks later, 3 months post. It's not really longer looking, but it is - now 1 inch long but it's not quite ready for spiking. It's a lot thicker and if it were warmer, would go without hat outside. Sometimes the head is even cold inside ... I think it's looking pretty cute!

  • plakatakr
    plakatakr Member Posts: 45
    edited February 2009

    Annie-where are the pics???

  • sunshine787990
    sunshine787990 Member Posts: 101
    edited February 2009

    Mom_of_2   I checked out the Buffs...what a GREAT find. 

  • Mocity
    Mocity Member Posts: 80
    edited February 2009

    I need to get back to the gym and am worried about the same thing.... I don't think I am vain either but really just don't want to have to explain when I see people that I know there.

    Which Buffs did you guys order??

  • mom_of_2
    mom_of_2 Member Posts: 102
    edited February 2009

    I ordered the original Buffs after I bought a couple at my local REI and loved them. They were even comfortable in the infusion chair for hours on end because of the way they can be pulled and twisted...there isn't a knot digging into your head. Also go UV protection for sun time. Best part is they wash beautifully.

  • sandym
    sandym Member Posts: 70
    edited February 2009

    Hello all,  it's so good to try to keep up with all of you although I don't get to post often.  I see the conversation is about Buffs.  I loved mine and bought them at www.planetbuff.com also.  It was the best thing last summer when I took the grandchildren to the amusement park.  I was only up to riding a few of the rides but I was comfortable and didn't have to worry about my head covering flying away.  I couldn't have taken a chance on losing the wig.  Since it was summer, I bought the UV buff.  My plan was to wear them to the gym but I never got there.  A friend said  she uses hers as a sweat band at the gym.  I'll get there yet.

    I second everything mom_of_two said about them.

  • unique
    unique Member Posts: 209
    edited February 2009

    Good grief where are my hair pics? I was sure I d/l them huh. Either chemo brain or a burp in the BC site programming ... Anyway here I try again ...

    Jan 31stFeb 20th

    First is Jan 31st, about 2 months after last infusion. Second is Feb 20th, 3 months after. Really can expect first month for more hair to drop out, as chemo is working in the body from that last infusion. Then a month for the hair to grow maybe a half inch. Then another month for another half inch. My hair is about an inch long now. I realize I never took a photo of that last hair loss, just too awful to describe LOL! Like "Beetlejuice" heh heh.

  • unique
    unique Member Posts: 209
    edited February 2009

    The don't look too different, but the Feb. pic is much thicker, not much add'l length but a whole lot thicker, and cuter if I may say so myself.

  • unique
    unique Member Posts: 209
    edited February 2009

    BTW, love the Buffs but not sure how to use them for myself. Am exercising at home on the Wii FIT, will start outside when it gets warmer, walking mostly, but may just go bearheaded or with a brimmed hat. They are sooooo cute, though! I want one!

  • Deb-from-Ohio
    Deb-from-Ohio Member Posts: 102
    edited February 2009

    WOOO HOOO I have peach fuzz on my head, it's hard to see but it's there and still have 4 more Taxol to go....hope it doesn't go away, if it does, I swear I will cry and everyone will hear me!!!!!!!!!!!

    Deb

  • Vinogal
    Vinogal Member Posts: 114
    edited February 2009

    Deb.....my hair  started to sprout before finishing my Taxols........so the good news is you should be able to keep it!......

    Happy hair growing to all!

    Jax

  • apple
    apple Member Posts: 1,466
    edited February 2009

    i'd really like to see a pic of someone actually wearing a BUFF.

    (hint)Laughing

  • GramE
    GramE Member Posts: 2,234
    edited February 2009

    I have a couple of Buffs and they are great.  I have worn then UNDER a baseball cap, when the back of my head had no hair.   Rei has them and you can try them on if you ask one of the clerks.   Since my head is totally covered with hair, maybe half an inch long, I am going au natural unless the temp is below freezing.   

  • mom_of_2
    mom_of_2 Member Posts: 102
    edited February 2009

    Tell me how to attach pics and I'll post some wearing Buffs!

  • apple
    apple Member Posts: 1,466
    edited February 2009

    i think you have to post digital photos on a place like photobucket.  you upload an image from your computer and a box appears with 4 options when you click on the photo.

    here, you click the little tree in the reply box, and a box appears with an opportunity for you to post the address (not the image link the 'direct' link) of your uploaded photo in the 'image URL' box...,, this forum links to the address and your photo appears.

    i'm not the best at directions tho and may have eliminated a step

    ps.. you look good without the buffs.  love the hair

  • Springtime
    Springtime Member Posts: 3,372
    edited February 2009

    Here is RevCat's dorag idea, someone above asked!

    http://sparklingearth.com/products.asp?category=100029  

    Unique, looking good!

  • sunshine787990
    sunshine787990 Member Posts: 101
    edited February 2009

    mom_of _2  Your hair looks GREAT! 

  • mom_of_2
    mom_of_2 Member Posts: 102
    edited February 2009

    Couldn't upload pic with Buff so changed profile pic. Hope it gives you and idea of how they look!

    K 

  • unique
    unique Member Posts: 209
    edited February 2009

    Oh, Deb - my last hair went away AFTER my last chemo - I didn't even take a pic I was so bummed. I call it my "Beetlejuice" period. I had "Donald Trump," "Zero Mostel," then "Beetlejuice." Now I have "Mia Farrow." I was so bummed I bought three new hats. That cheered me up because I LOVE hats.

  • hopefullady
    hopefullady Member Posts: 102
    edited February 2009

    Bump, as I am waiting for more hair to grow.....................

  • nancyd
    nancyd Member Posts: 557
    edited February 2009

    As it happens, I went to a party last night, and the ONLY photo of me was this one. But it shows my curly hair!

    Obviously, I've cropped the extraneous other people from the photos. No need to show my friends in various stages of inebriation.

  • Springtime
    Springtime Member Posts: 3,372
    edited February 2009

    Nancy D, your hair looks great! I can't WAIT to ditch this wig, the more hair I get the more uncomfortable/itchy/annoying it gets!

    I just finished rads this past week, so went to see my ONC about bloodtests to see what's next. 

    I was taking my wig off right and left in the cancer center to show everyone my HAIR!!! I had to appoligize to those waiting in the chemo queue, as I popped my Wig off to show one of the nurses there who was giving me a hug... and explained how exciting it was to get hair after being bald. Of course, they could relate! 

    :)  Curls would be so cool...

    Spring.

  • goldie0827
    goldie0827 Member Posts: 6,835
    edited March 2009

    It amazes me how we all look the same. Stand us side by side, and take a pic of the backs of our heads, and see if you can tell who is who! Not sure I would be able to pic my own self out!

    Lori

    Here is mine, 5mo after last chemo

    Photobucket

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