Got bold and brave and went with the bald look today

Balentine
Balentine Member Posts: 393
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
I could not believe I did it but I thought about what some others on this site have said about not worrying about what other people think....I thought about how hot it was and how much more comfortable it would be to go without the head covering and finally did it today. I had to go on post to renew my military dependent ID card and thought also...well everyone on post just about sports the bald look anyway...they won't even notice and they really didn't. Maybe they didn't stare cause they didn't want to be rude...I don't know. Anyway I was sure that they could use my picture from last time for my new ID card...NOPE! Yes...I had to also take my ID car picture with my bald head.....well it is not totally bald but just fine hairs like a baby and you can still see my scalp. Anyway...I did it! How freeing! I didn't think I could do it...thanks for those of you that gave me the courage to do it and not care what anyone else thought about it. So there! :)
Lorrie
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  • Emilyfimily
    Emilyfimily Member Posts: 141
    #2
    Lorrie, you *rock* :D What
    Lorrie, you *rock* :D What courage and spunk you have!
  • camsgram
    camsgram Member Posts: 106
    #3
    Way to go Lorrie that is
    Way to go Lorrie that is awesome! I can't wait to be like you! Kathie
  • 2Floridiansisters
    2Floridiansisters Member Posts: 384 Member
    #4
    camsgram said:

    Way to go Lorrie that is
    Way to go Lorrie that is awesome! I can't wait to be like you! Kathie

    Hi Lorrie!!!
    Girl you've got more courage than me, I'm not bald yet but I will be within the next 2 weeks, I don't think I can even go walking around my own house, no way could I go out in public. I have bought about 8 hats already. I might even cover up all the mirrors, it's really going to be hard for me to make this adjustment. Good job Lorrie!!

    Love Ronda
  • ms.sunshine
    ms.sunshine Member Posts: 707 Member
    #5
    Lorrie
    Way to go!! Made you
    Lorrie
    Way to go!! Made you feel good didn't it. Alot cooler.
  • Marsha Mulvey
    Marsha Mulvey Member Posts: 597 Member
    #6
    ms.sunshine said:

    Lorrie
    Way to go!! Made you
    Lorrie
    Way to go!! Made you feel good didn't it. Alot cooler.

    Shine On!
    BOLD and BALD, I like that.

    Hair is the least of our concerns.

    SHINE ON! MM
  • Angie2U
    Angie2U Member Posts: 2,991
    #7
    Emilyfimily said:

    Lorrie, you *rock* :D What
    Lorrie, you *rock* :D What courage and spunk you have!

    I agree with Emily! You
    I agree with Emily! You ROCK Lorrie!


    Hugs, Angie
  • mariam_11_09
    mariam_11_09 Member Posts: 691 Member
    #8
    Good for you!!! I also
    Good for you!!! I also ditched the scarf when we had a hot spell and I was working out. The scarf on my head got wet and soggy, it was miserable having it on my head so I took it off during the class. Just never bothered to put it back on and am have given up feeling concerned about how I look. I finished AC and moved on to Taxol and Herceptin which don't make me feel as depressed as the AC did so it is much easier not to feel concerned.
  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    #9
    You GO, girl!!!!
    I'm so proud of you!!!

    When I went thru treatment, over 5 years ago, no one 'went naked' without many stares...

    I wore a wig for 30 minutes...I HATED it!!!!! So, scarves, hats, and, yes...naked was the theme for me. The best surprise was that people would approach and either tell their survival stories, or ask me advice on how to help a friend thick in the fight...

    Hugs, Kathi
  • MyTurnNow
    MyTurnNow Member Posts: 2,686 Member
    #10
    Lorrie, good for you!! It
    Lorrie, good for you!! It really is a free feeling, isn't it. Enjoy it and before you know it, you'll have hair to manage. I agree, YOU ROCK!!
  • MGNS
    MGNS Member Posts: 197 Member
    #11
    I'm so proud of you! Isn't
    I'm so proud of you! Isn't it a great feeling to be free of the wig?! Each day gets better :)
  • Balentine
    Balentine Member Posts: 393
    #12
    MGNS said:

    I'm so proud of you! Isn't
    I'm so proud of you! Isn't it a great feeling to be free of the wig?! Each day gets better :)

    Yes it is very freeing
    I never thought I could do it but again I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. As I said, I am not totally bald...I have some very fine white hairs poking up about 1/8 of an inch or so and it is very sparse around the top of my head so my scalp is still very visible. I look like an old man, but I just simply got tired of wearing the scarf and with 95 degree temperatures..well...that just sent me over the edge and I just..as many of you have said...did not care what anyone else thought. I did put some earings on so no one could mistake that I am a woman, but why should I be miserable because I am worrying about being stared at?? I realized how crazy it was. A month ago when I was totally bald, I never could have done it but as long as something is sprouting up there, I figured it is ok. It takes a while to get there, but you newbies WILL get there...believe me. If I can do it, you can too! God bless.
    Lorrie
  • kickie
    kickie Member Posts: 85
    #13
    You go girl!!
    Bald is beautiful and so our you, when i had a few sprigs as i call them, i told hubby gettting my hair gel i need to get those sprigs to attention, he said hon your something else. My doctor told his intern if my patients had the attitude vickie has thier outcome would be a lot different. Hugs
  • BethInAz
    BethInAz Member Posts: 203 Member
    #14
    kickie said:

    You go girl!!
    Bald is beautiful and so our you, when i had a few sprigs as i call them, i told hubby gettting my hair gel i need to get those sprigs to attention, he said hon your something else. My doctor told his intern if my patients had the attitude vickie has thier outcome would be a lot different. Hugs

    Way to go Lorrie
    Lorrie, I'm proud of you! You've come a long way, baby! I don't think I'm imagining it but I think that people have been more open to me and more vulnerable as I sport my super short "do." I don't know if it's because my whole face is exposed or what but I just get much more positive vibes from people. Yesterday when I was wearing my "SURVIVOR" shirt from Relay for Life and my short "do" at the restaurant, I got so many "knowing" looks from other patrons. And a lot of "good mornings" from people. This experience seems to open up doors of opportunity all over the place - to be a witness to the joy that is within us - and to touch the lives of others with what we have learned about ourselves in the journey.
    Much love to all,
    Beth
  • VickiSam
    VickiSam Member Posts: 9,079 Member
    #15
    BethInAz said:

    Way to go Lorrie
    Lorrie, I'm proud of you! You've come a long way, baby! I don't think I'm imagining it but I think that people have been more open to me and more vulnerable as I sport my super short "do." I don't know if it's because my whole face is exposed or what but I just get much more positive vibes from people. Yesterday when I was wearing my "SURVIVOR" shirt from Relay for Life and my short "do" at the restaurant, I got so many "knowing" looks from other patrons. And a lot of "good mornings" from people. This experience seems to open up doors of opportunity all over the place - to be a witness to the joy that is within us - and to touch the lives of others with what we have learned about ourselves in the journey.
    Much love to all,
    Beth

    Lorrie .. Going Bald was a sign of Honor for me
    I just smiled when people stared at me .. More people are kind and gentle, and will give you a warm smile.

    KUDOS :D


    VickiSam
  • Angie2U
    Angie2U Member Posts: 2,991
    #16
    kickie said:

    You go girl!!
    Bald is beautiful and so our you, when i had a few sprigs as i call them, i told hubby gettting my hair gel i need to get those sprigs to attention, he said hon your something else. My doctor told his intern if my patients had the attitude vickie has thier outcome would be a lot different. Hugs

    Kickie, you are so right!
    Kickie, you are so right! With a great and positive attitude..anything can be accomplished and overcome. I really believe that!

    Hugs, Angie
  • DebbyM
    DebbyM Member Posts: 3,289 Member
    #17
    ms.sunshine said:

    Lorrie
    Way to go!! Made you
    Lorrie
    Way to go!! Made you feel good didn't it. Alot cooler.

    So happy for you Balentine!
    So happy for you Balentine! You rock!


    Hugs, Debby
  • Heatherbelle
    Heatherbelle Member Posts: 1,226 Member
    #18
    awesome!
    Good for you! I hope that I can have your same courage & peace with myself when I lose my hair. You're awesome Lorrie!
    -Heather
  • tally
    tally Member Posts: 48
    #19
    Congrats!!!
    I think that every thing we go through and have been through we deserve the right to show our baldness. We have earned it. I had thick, blond hair almost to my waist when I was diagnosed and I to did not think I could handle seeing myself with no hair. It wasn't about vanity, I was just frightened of what I would look like. I thought I would look freakish because I have a small head. Well, my attitude changed. Its nice not to have hair with the summer temps being so hot. I pray for my pink sisters who are struggling with this. But hold your head up and wear it with pride.
  • Balentine
    Balentine Member Posts: 393
    #20
    tally said:

    Congrats!!!
    I think that every thing we go through and have been through we deserve the right to show our baldness. We have earned it. I had thick, blond hair almost to my waist when I was diagnosed and I to did not think I could handle seeing myself with no hair. It wasn't about vanity, I was just frightened of what I would look like. I thought I would look freakish because I have a small head. Well, my attitude changed. Its nice not to have hair with the summer temps being so hot. I pray for my pink sisters who are struggling with this. But hold your head up and wear it with pride.

    Amen sister
    and I am still gowing strong. On my way to St. Louis this weekend and still going with the bald look :)
  • BlownAway60
    BlownAway60 Member Posts: 851
    #21
    Congratulations!!!!!!
    I know
    Congratulations!!!!!!
    I know it is still a little scary but it gets easier each time you do it.

    Hugs

    Donna

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