Can I PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE blame chemo brain!

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February 5, 2010 - 5:56pm

Okay, I took a nice long bath washed and conditioned my hair and got out immediately wrapping my hair in a towel. Did a few things then unwrapped my hair in prep for drying only to discover it still had the conditioner in it I had not rinsed it out OMG! I laughed hysterically at myself and had to tell you all, yup I'm claiming chemo brain.

♥ RE ♥

LadyParvati

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February 5, 2010 - 5:58pm

Sounds completely reasonable to me!

I would definitely blame chemo brain!

(And to think my DH does that withOUT our excuse! Hah!)

Big Hug! Sandy

Different Ballgame

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February 5, 2010 - 6:01pm

It's CHEMO BRAIN

Yes, it's CHEMO BRAIN, CHEMO BRAIN.

Didn't know until last night that CHEMO BRAIN existed. I attended a informative cancer group session for all cancer patients.

Patients did bring up CHEMO BRAIN and described situations.

Re, you are correct. It is CHEMO BRAIN.

Lots of Hugs and Lots of Kisses (LOH & LOK)
Janelle

cindycflynn

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February 5, 2010 - 6:00pm

I've done that!

Unfortunately, it was long before my diagnosis, so I couldn't blame chemo brain - but you have my permission to use that excuse for anything you like!

shortscake

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February 5, 2010 - 6:41pm

i understand

I understand 100% about chemo brain i have gone to the store get there and forget what i went for walk around the store and still cant think of what i went for get all the way back home and it hit me what i went for so now i write things down...lol....this didn't start happen till i started chemo.

Jadie

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February 5, 2010 - 7:14pm

LOL Re

I tried to change the TV station with the telephone. Do I qualify for chemo brain? Its been six years.

Jadie<3

chenheart

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February 5, 2010 - 7:40pm

Note to Jadie: Never EVER

Note to Jadie: Never EVER answer the phone while you are ironing! LOL

Hugs,
Chen♥

chenheart

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February 5, 2010 - 7:39pm

No! No! A thousand times NO!

double post.....

chenheart

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February 5, 2010 - 7:38pm

No! No! A thousand times NO!

No! No! A thousand times NO! It wasn't chemo brain at all, sweet RE! It was Intentional~ deep conditioning of the hair and scalp, with plenty of time to do other things, while your hair was wrapped in a towel , allowing the conditioner to "do its thing!"

Did I ever mention that I always wanted to be a defense attorney???? LOL LOL

Hugs,
Claudia

Kat11

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February 5, 2010 - 8:35pm

Sounds good for me.

Ritzy

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February 5, 2010 - 9:39pm

I can't use chemo brain,

I can't use chemo brain, but, I do use rad brain ALL of the time. lol

Sue :)

peacefulheart

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February 7, 2010 - 12:20am

Rad Brain

Ritzy,
Thank you for this excuse. With this and being over 50 yrs old, I think people should let me "slide" on my shortcomings!

Cathy

natly15

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February 6, 2010 - 5:12am

LOL I do agree with

LOL I do agree with Chen--you let it do its thing. No, I'm not a defense attorney and never gave that profession a thought. I've also done the same Re, way before I ever had chemo. It left my hair so soft and shiny. Wonder what my bald head would look like if I did that now.(HA HA) Perhaps it would stimulate growth.

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February 5, 2010 - 10:22pm

smiles abound

Oh you gals have made my day thanks for backing me up. Chen you are right the extra time did better condition my hair! My husband has been out of town for a week and is due home in an hour so I he has no idea of my silly blooper, I think I shall keep it that way.

Hugs to all,

Christmas Girl

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February 5, 2010 - 11:47pm

Dear RE...

YES YES YES!!!

Awww, dear RE - has been almost 6 years for me now since chemo... Yeah, it's much (much!) better - but, still there. Some days worse than others. Sheesh.

No need to tell your hubby (unless you decide to share the laugh!). Just allow him to admire your incredibly soft and shiny hair! :-)

Kindest regars, Susan

arkansasgirl

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February 6, 2010 - 12:40am

CHEMO FREEZE

I understand that so well. I will be talking and totally forget what I'm saying or
forget what I'm suppose to be doing or whatever. My excuse - I call it
CHEMO FREEZE. LOL

ARKANSASGIRL

arkansasgirl

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February 6, 2010 - 12:40am

CHEMO FREEZE

I understand that so well. I will be talking and totally forget what I'm saying or
forget what I'm suppose to be doing or whatever. My excuse - I call it
CHEMO FREEZE. LOL

ARKANSASGIRL

arkansasgirl

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February 6, 2010 - 12:40am

CHEMO FREEZE

I understand that so well. I will be talking and totally forget what I'm saying or
forget what I'm suppose to be doing or whatever. My excuse - I call it
CHEMO FREEZE. LOL

ARKANSASGIRL

aztec45

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February 6, 2010 - 9:17am

Yep, Yep, Yep

Yep, it's chemo brain. I have put my shirts and shorts on backwards. Not too comfortable. Here lately I need to have things repeated and I forget what things are called. My buds have gotten used to filling in the gaps. When I am really tired... it is like playing a game of chirades...first word, sounds like.

What are gonna do?

Rinse and take care.

Sher43009

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February 6, 2010 - 9:22am

I'm soooo glad I have an

I'm soooo glad I have an excuse now! I've done the same thing way before chemo.

Aztec I also loose my words and thoughts--I know they're there but can't speak them out. Very frustrating.

aztec45

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February 6, 2010 - 9:25am

Yes

Yes it is very frustrating and I used to get embarrassed but now I accept it and accept the help. I try not to get too frustrated because zaps my energy and these days, I try to conserve my energy.

Hang in there.

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February 6, 2010 - 1:05pm

:-)

I describe the word I have stuck in my head refusing to come our or I use some silly similar word and we all laugh and someone will say the word for me or we simply know what I mean. We have been at this for 13 years now and my family calls it "Renaisms" ;-D.

Hugs to all!

Moopy23

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February 6, 2010 - 8:12pm

Renaisms!

I like that, RE. I have those all the time. Too bad the result is not always nicely conditioned hair--more like the peanut butter in the fridge, or keys in my hand after I've spent minutes looking all around for them. I have even forgotten to pay a bill or two (shh, don't tell Aortus. Fortunately, they were not the kind of bill that shows up on your credit report!)

chenheart

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February 6, 2010 - 8:43pm

Could you be any cuter,

Could you be any cuter, Moopy? Nope, you couldn't!

Hugs,
Chen♥

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February 6, 2010 - 9:04pm

Your secret is safe with me!

Moopy I love your new look you are beautiful what a great smile. My guess is
Aortus would be forgiving should he find out. :-D Hope you're having a great weekend!

♥ RE ♥

fauxma

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February 7, 2010 - 1:09am

Moopy, This picture is so

Moopy,

This picture is so gosh darn cute. What a great smile and how cute your hair looks. Love the color and it is so adorable on you. And heck, I've forgotten a bill or two and I didn't have chemo, and I can't spell for a darn anymore and I forget stuff all the time. Oh, I'm just going to say it's chemo brain anyway.
Stef

rrogers34

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February 9, 2010 - 12:44pm

Question for Moopy

I dont want to say to much, but do you have a sister in Col and works for a law firm? There is a lady in the building I work with and she has a sister with BC. She said Moopy so I thought it might be you. Just wondering.

GOd bless.

KathiM

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February 7, 2010 - 8:54am

For the rest of my life....

I WILL have chemo brain!!! YEA!!!!

I am giggling with you, sweet soul!

Hugs, Kathi

lafera12

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February 7, 2010 - 10:16am

chemo brain

I love using that as an excuse for forgetting things...
I know I had it while I was on chemo, but does it stay with you (I heard it does)?
Angie

lafera12

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February 7, 2010 - 10:16am

chemo brain

I love using that as an excuse for forgetting things...
I know I had it while I was on chemo, but does it stay with you (I heard it does)?
Angie

KathiM

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February 7, 2010 - 5:00pm

For me, it did for a long time....

Still have periods of forgetfulness...but it seems to be fading. I will be 4 years post treatment in July of this year...

Hang in there, my dear....life DOES, indeed, go on!!!!

Hugs, Kathi

rrogers34

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February 9, 2010 - 12:42pm

I did that before Chemo LOL

I would just say, I meant to do that. I wanted a conditioning treatment! LOL. You dont need an excuse, especially if it made you smile!

chenheart

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February 9, 2010 - 1:12pm

And of course...I NEVER had

And of course...I NEVER had chemo-brain! Being as my sweet Reggie is Native American, and we were living on the Reservation when I was diagnosed, I had Kemo-Sabe brain! Funny, it acts just like chemo brain does; go figure! LOL LOL

Hugs,
Chen♥

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