G.I. Jana

Well…the deed is done! One more off the checklist, which was bound to come. After the amount of hair that was swirling around my bathroom floor on Tuesday morning as I got ready to go to my second treatment, I knew it was time. It happened so quickly, I was a little nervous to even touch it for fear it would start to come out in big clumps, as I’ve heard is possible.

Wednesday evening I was off to Jeri’s salon and we proceeded to try as many goofy haircuts as possible before the final buzz. There was the Sandor Clegane (“The Hound” for those Game of Thrones fans), which Kellen named after he saw the picture. Then there was the long Hosmer

The Short Hosmer

reverse mohawk, the short Hosmer, the Flock of Seagulls cut and finally, the G.I. Jana. We died laughing, taking pictures as we went along. It was exactly what I needed. Scott gave me a big hug when I got home and we both started giggling. It felt really weird to hug each other and feel nothing but skin from your head to your neck!

I was more than ready, once my hair started falling out and it actually feels better short now. I have beanies and a few hats, plus my cute wig, but I’m finding it’s most comfortable with nothing at all, except when my head gets cold!

G.I. Jana

Yesterday I had my first LiveWell workout at the hospital’s Center for Health Improvement. I warmed up with a gentle walk on the treadmill for about 10 minutes and then worked on about eight different weight machines doing 8-10 reps as heavy as I could take. I did that twice and then walked the track for 20 minutes. It’s a little tough on the ego when all the “old” people are passing you multiple times on the track. I’m giving myself a break though… not a competition right now and I’m just grateful I can even do it. Although I was pooped for the rest of the day.

I’m feeling good this morning and looking forward to a visit from my dear friend, Kristi. It will be fun!  I am blessed as always and you are all part of that!

Love you all!