I luv my sleeve

[Malaika 50]

On another note: We are in Colorado for a week and went white Water rafting (something I would never have been able to do two months ago before my surgery!) and the guide said, "Here, you need a small/medium life jacket." I almost kissed him right then and there!!! The rafting was fun, but the guide's comment made my day!!! I also went horseback riding in the mountains and was able to get in the saddle by myself without a shove from the entire staff!!

That is AWESOME about everything. Bearded and I are leaving on a cruise on 9/5 and one thing I've always wanted to do was horseback ride on the beach but could never do because they have a strict weight restriction and I was over it - and so was bearded .... this time ... we're 25 lbs. UNDER it ... I'm so excited - we booked it tonight and we'll doing it in St. Lucia - including going into the ocean on our horse!!!

[*susan* 1,709]

Okay, just popping in to say, I want to go on a cruise too!!!!

As for the hair, I am starting to have a problem with a bit falling out now. But, mine is so thick, I could stand to lose a little. But, I went and got mine cut the other day and my hairdresser commented on how a lot of my new Hair growth is coming in curly. I have always had really straight hair. Has this happened to anyone else?

[Malaika 50]

Well come along and join us - the more the merrier - cruises are always more fun when you know someone else -- found a cool link though and have been posting (in fact the forum resembles VST in it's setup) and there is a Meet&Greet set for our first night on the ship ...maybe we should consider a VST Cruise down the road!

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

That sounds like a good plan Vegas. It would be good to be on a cruise with people who all ate like we do.

[SIZE SEVEN 0]

I am trying not to wash and blow dry every day...don't use any bands to tie your hair up...brush less often and Shampoo with the Folicure...I found it at Sally's Beauty Supply. It smells pretty good and leaves your hair shiney. Try not to focus on the fact it's falling out...my hair always falls out more in the summer so I'm trying to remember that it comes back in the fall. I also take Biotin once a day.

[SIZE SEVEN 0]

You go for it! There are so many small victories out there for us after surgery! Ride with the wind and have fun on your cruise! Sounds like a blast! Send us all pictures of you two on horseback!

[MacMadame 81]

Those are some great NSVs, Size 7!

[Katydid 0]

Where do you get this folicure Shampoo?

Do you think it makes your hair dry? I was using Nioxin but it seemed like it was drying out my hair. I used it from day one after surgery, and it didn't seem to help. My hair is falling out like crazy.

This is so scarey!!! I'm very partial to keeping my hair. Does this happen to everyone?

Katydid.

[*susan* 1,709]

It doesn't necessarily happen to everyone. Mine was falling out a little, but it wasn't very noticable because I have such thick hair and it only lasted for about two weeks or so. If you do experience some loss, it is usually only short term and grows back pretty quickly.