Short Hair, Surgery and What Should Have Been Chemo Day 1

Surgery to insert the port went smoothly on Monday. It took about an hour and I was awake and able to talk and answer their questions the whole time. Today, Tuesday, I'm still quite sore, but better than yesterday. I have to take it easy for the next 10-14 days, can't lift James, etc. to make sure the everything heals well. They are able to start using the port right away.

Today I was supposed to start chemo, but my doctor decided she wants me to do a few more scans and tests before that starts. So, chemo will start next Thursday, July 7, then we return every three weeks. The postponement means we should now get to go on our planned trip to a beach house in August with Daniel's mom and stepdad so that was good news. Silver lining, right?

Monday night we headed to Lola Salon in Pleasant Ridge to cut my hair. I decided it would be slightly less dramatic and traumatic if I cut my hair short before it started falling out. When that happens, I'll head back to get it buzzed. Now that chemo is postponed, I guess I get to rock the short hair for a little longer than I planned! Lola was wonderful and did a great job.

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Here are some pictures that Daniel took of the haircut.