Dear Friends,
What a wonderful day...I actually felt like a real person today...I had the best day....I woke up feeling like just maybe...I could get outside and do something on my own. I have had insomnia and migraines and I have'nt felt like getting out and moving at all...not even walking.
This morning was different...I didn't have a headache or a stomach ache....I actually had some strength...so...I drove myself to get some blood work in Encinitas...I haven't driven by myself since the day before surgery...over 6 weeks ago...WOW...if felt liberating....I still felt strong after the blood work so I ran an errrand then....I went to my tap class....I tap danced today....can you believe it???? I didn't go wild or anything...I was careful and I still moved my feet...I didn't over do but I did feel amazing tap dancing with my tap friends who are loving and kind and amazing women...I felt wonderful and I still do...it helped me so much...I can't believe it...then...I had a manicure/ pedicure and the women there were loving and caring and hugged me and lifted me and created another healing environment for me...I feel so good!!!
Yesterday...I took a shower and was towel drying my hair and I noticed hair all over me and the floor and realized after a few minutes that my hair is starting to fall out...I have only had 1 chemo so this is early....however...it does happen and it's happening to me...even my pubic hair is falling out every time I go to the bathroom...I knew it was coming...I just think one is never really ready for the reality of it...I'll be fine once it's gone...it's very traumatic while it's happening...so...I go back to Michele...My hair guy and he'll cut it super short now....so...it will be easier for it to fall out the rest of the way...it's quite painful for my scalp...my hair is so thick ...I think I need another hair cut step to let it go...who knows...it may be gone by tomorrow...so here we go...the next step...It will be ok....it's very weird that's all...I have my cute beanies ready to go and my awesome wigs....it will be fun...eventually...
My new insurance starts tomorrow...Decmber 1st...I return to Dr. Bahador and the original office of healing that I have come to love so much...I basically start the chemo consultation again with him and we set our healing plans in motion...I am so excited about this ...next week ...port on wednesday morning and chemo in the afternoon...only 7 more to go...YEAH!!!!
I miss you all so much....
Dan and Robin...I just received your wonderful present on my porch this afternoon...thank you so much...
I look forward to seeing you soon....stay in touch with me...tell me about your lives...I really want to know...it makes me feel good to hear about real life...not just my situation...
Always sending love back to you....Love...Summer
What a wonderful day...I actually felt like a real person today...I had the best day....I woke up feeling like just maybe...I could get outside and do something on my own. I have had insomnia and migraines and I have'nt felt like getting out and moving at all...not even walking.
This morning was different...I didn't have a headache or a stomach ache....I actually had some strength...so...I drove myself to get some blood work in Encinitas...I haven't driven by myself since the day before surgery...over 6 weeks ago...WOW...if felt liberating....I still felt strong after the blood work so I ran an errrand then....I went to my tap class....I tap danced today....can you believe it???? I didn't go wild or anything...I was careful and I still moved my feet...I didn't over do but I did feel amazing tap dancing with my tap friends who are loving and kind and amazing women...I felt wonderful and I still do...it helped me so much...I can't believe it...then...I had a manicure/ pedicure and the women there were loving and caring and hugged me and lifted me and created another healing environment for me...I feel so good!!!
Yesterday...I took a shower and was towel drying my hair and I noticed hair all over me and the floor and realized after a few minutes that my hair is starting to fall out...I have only had 1 chemo so this is early....however...it does happen and it's happening to me...even my pubic hair is falling out every time I go to the bathroom...I knew it was coming...I just think one is never really ready for the reality of it...I'll be fine once it's gone...it's very traumatic while it's happening...so...I go back to Michele...My hair guy and he'll cut it super short now....so...it will be easier for it to fall out the rest of the way...it's quite painful for my scalp...my hair is so thick ...I think I need another hair cut step to let it go...who knows...it may be gone by tomorrow...so here we go...the next step...It will be ok....it's very weird that's all...I have my cute beanies ready to go and my awesome wigs....it will be fun...eventually...
My new insurance starts tomorrow...Decmber 1st...I return to Dr. Bahador and the original office of healing that I have come to love so much...I basically start the chemo consultation again with him and we set our healing plans in motion...I am so excited about this ...next week ...port on wednesday morning and chemo in the afternoon...only 7 more to go...YEAH!!!!
I miss you all so much....
Dan and Robin...I just received your wonderful present on my porch this afternoon...thank you so much...
I look forward to seeing you soon....stay in touch with me...tell me about your lives...I really want to know...it makes me feel good to hear about real life...not just my situation...
Always sending love back to you....Love...Summer
posted by Summer @ 7:00 PM
1 Comments:
At 4:44 PM,
Anonymous said…
Summer:
I'm so glad you were able to go "tapping". I didn't know you were into tap. I used to go to tap classes years ago and they were so much fun. Please let me know where you are tapping. I would love to try again.
I have several friends who have gone through chemo for breast cancer and they all started to lose some of their hair before the second treatment. One thing nice is not having to shave the arm pits and legs for a while. I guess every cloud has a silver lining.
I have a small present that I will try to drop off on your doorstep this weekend. I'll call and, if you're up to it, stop by for a "hug".
Love,
Nanci
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