So in  5 days time I have the operation to remove the tumour - randomly known as Ian.
Cheers old blue eyes. looking great
I shall be speaking to my beautician tomorrow morning to make a plan
Though everyone says 6 weeks before chemo and I've only got a 2 week wait. Do I risk it?????
Leolady56
Leolady56 - I'm not sure why you were told 6 weeks before chemo, I've had my eyebrows microbladed a few times now and normally after they have been tattoed they go a bit scabby and crusty for around 4 days which is when I'd have though you would be prone to infection then the dry bits fall away on me after around a week and they are fine! I would have thought the henna ones would be even less time to heal but I'd have a gallop to the beautician and check as maybe I have rhino skin lol
Mrsox - They look fabulous!
Yes thanks have managed to get out a fair bit this weekend and have been enjoying some 'normal' allbeit with few naps thrown as my body can't handle too much normal. Yesterday watched Libby dance (not often get to see her dance but exams coming up so teacher wanted us to see where they are at) and then a good friend haven't seen since start of BC picked us up and took us to her house, she made us lunch we had a good old catch up whilst our girls played. Was so nice to actually relax and socialise! Been out for decent walk along canal today. Tomorrow is our wedding anniversary so plan is lunch out and walk around country park Libby likes. Apart from onco and bloods Wed morning with DH being off we have rest of week to do family trips out ahead of dreaded chemo on Fri.
Glad you are ok and not as bad with SE this cycle.. Libby already behaves like a teenager when comes to clothes!
Havent been on here as much as usual whilst having my pre Docetaxal attempt at bit of normality but reading everyones posts and wishing everyone well.
I had my brows tattood years ago, and still have faitnt orange line now, a good 10 yrs. So it put me off microblading, I do believe you coud have micro bladin , thats just me. My onc said it was ok after me and nurse had explained it to him what henna was, bless he dint no wat we were on about.
Even tho I was naturally dark , my brows have always been fair , don't make sence eh when iv a beltin gdaffy tash !!!!!!
Let us know how you get on. It botherd me loosing me brows n lashes, mad eh as im a cue ball now !!!!!!
Im hoping with all my being you get through all this with kindness. I would not wish this horrid horrid shite on any-one . Not the even the divel himself.
Iv no4 tmorra, me chakra is all ower shop.
Hope each n all are fettlin fair t middlin.xxxxx
That’s a lovely pair of brows, Mrs Ox! Maybe I will try them. Just started another chemo so expecting to find my brows on the pillow some day soon.Â
Pepys xx
Hi one and all
Do believe sat crying to one of my favourite pieces of music is ok as long as I have you all for company
Thanks for all the positivity flowing my way
Dipped out on the prosecco party just couldn't do it and because???? Well we all know the because
But had friends here this weekend and youngest daughter plus fiance and lots of great board games
DIXIT brilliant and Dobble and Rhino ??? thingy Pandemic ( you have to save the world from viruses) Perudo (never ever get that one)
Qwirkle too and card games
Sat and cried with friend's 15yrs old daughter this afternoon we watched Jojo Moyes film 'You before Me' The boys were out bonding . Fill that one in.
So counting the days and the good wishes from you all and my good pals who are pleased they ducked this poop. I am happy to take them all with me so they can truly see the poop and might get a bit of insight. I have at least 3 lined up for the chemo run.
Music nearly finished
Leolday56 - thank you for being there
LL56
Good Evrning - sending you massive {{{{{Hugs}}}}}
always here for you if you need a shoulder, or ears, or mouth - even got some fists if you need them.
If your music has finished - then time to collect your thoughts together and move forward - you are bigger and better than all of this. You can do it.
I can’t listen to music at the moment - sets tears off really easy It’s eurher a talking radio Station or get this..... music from ’Cistercian Monks’ (where’s this come from ;))
Right massive hugs and loved coming your way xxxx

Hugs leo, we are with you every step of the way as you have been with us.....
Hi Ladies. I would love to have my eyebrows tattooed or microbladed but I have an allergy to paraphenylendiamine which is found in permanent and semi permanent hair dye.
Years ago I had a very bad reaction when I dyed my mousey blond hair black. This was in the late sixties..
Years later I had my eyelashes dyed and again had a bad reaction.
I had a test of the ink used for tattoing and had a reaction.too.
So its a pencil for me and a fringe.
At least my eyelashes grew back
Hope your first chemo goes well
I was born in August and am also a Leo
Love
Sue xxxx
Hi LEolady56
Sending positive vibes and  a gentle hug.
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