Re: hair color;Gwynne

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Gwynne....I didn't know that PRed made your hair break and fall

out....Ach..hasn't happened to me..and I hope it doesn't. I'll buy a

wig, which I'm thinking of doing anyway!!!

Your daddy makes me sad...my dad lost my mom, and it's a very hard thing

losing a spouse and parent. Hugs to the both of you.

Joy in Seattle

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> Gwynne, I am happy to hear you are doing well after such trauma, both

physically and emotionally, keep your spirits high !!

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> God Bless !!

> dragonflymcs

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> hair color; Sher and Joyce

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> Hi Gang,

> Post-transplant (58 days ago) I was told not to color my hair for

> at least 3 months. They said that because of the Prednisone and

> other drugs, my hair could break off or fall out. Not good. I've

> let it grow out quite a bit, which I also don't really like, and it's

> not really grey, it's more like white. Now they're saying they don't

> want me to color it until I'm down to 5 or 10 mg. daily. ughhhh.

> I'm at 25. One of my friends said it was distinguished looking -

> double ugggggghhhhh.

> I have in the past used the water-based temporary stuff from

> Sally for in-betweens, and it's good stuff. I'm not liking this

> no-color business, though.

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> My dad and I went to church today at a small country church where

> one of my mom's caregivers was singing this morning. It was the

> pastor's last Sunday there, and they had a reception at Carol's house

> after church. Everyone was very warm and welcoming, and it was the

> first time I've been to church since transplant - wearing my mask, of

> course - and it was a lovely day. We didn't get home until 4:00, but

> that includes the stop at Starbuck's on the way back. It did my dad

> good to spend the day with me. The grief for my mom hits him,

> and all of us, in waves. He thanked me again for teaching him how

> to cry, and said that there are times when it really helps. That made

> me feel very gratified - another blessing to come from the hardships.

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> I'm doing fine. Officially started rehab here Friday, and they're

> starting me off slower than they did in San . But I can see

> why they do - my pulse rate can really climb if I don't pace myself

> and take it steady but easy. I've got three trips to Dallas this week

> for doctors - seems like overkill but can't be helped. I think the

> tubes in both ears have come out, and now my ears are filling with

> fluid and popping. Sounds like tubes will have to go back in..

> Tomorrow's clinic, and I do have a new nurse coordinator. I REALLY

> like her, and she's very responsive and communicative. I'm not

> used to that but can definitely deal just fine with it!

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> Sher,

> Thank you so very much for the treat. It's always a good time to

> think of this air family and to pause for a minute to keep them

> close to the heart, especially associating them with something

> pleasant.

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> Joyce,

> I'm still sending deep breaths your way (and to everyone) every

> single day. I hate your rash, damnit. Is it any better at all?

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> Hugs and blessings,

> Gwynnie 57 Single-lung transplant 4-3-08 at

> UTHSC San , TX Fort Worth, TX

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