Little challenges that loom big

Today had some interesting and inspiring moments. But at the moment, all I can really think about are the following pre-surgical challenges:

  1. No lotion…on face or body. I never go even a few hours without lotion.
  2. No water…not even a sip. From now until after surgery. I can skip food for long periods of time and just call it a fast, but no water…? Yikes!

I tell myself it really isn’t a big deal, but I can’t help it…it is!

Next stop is bald

I hadn’t really given much thought to the losing hair aspect of this whole process I’m in. Compared to the discomfort of nauseau and mouth sores and other gastric issues, hair coming out is at least painless.

But now it’s here and I’m beginning to understand that it really is sort of a big deal.

Oh well, it will grow back!