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Real Name: Steve E. Swenson Address: PO Bin 440 Bakersfield, Ca 93302 Cell: (395)736-7 Gender: male Date of Birth: January 03, 1949 Member Since: March 17, 2006 Last Signed In: September 30, 2009 Profile Views: 10866 Blog Views: 14988 Didn't catch any fish and Lopez Lake, but lots of fun anyway I feel oppressed, and out $33 Eating a burger in the shadow of Michelle Obama A must watch and pass on Lovey dovey on my patio Mexico trip rerouted to California -- oh yippee, skippy Met up today with an old cancer buddy The governator wants to tax golf???????? Took my love to Red Rock Canyon Ending fish plants in the Kern River???? June 06 July 06 August 06 September 06 October 06 November 06 December 06 January 07 February 07 March 07 April 07 May 07 June 07 July 07 August 07 September 07 October 07 November 07 December 07 January 08 February 08 March 08 April 08 May 08 June 08 July 08 August 08 September 08 October 08 November 08 December 08 January 09 February 09 March 09 April 09 May 09 June 09 July 09 August 09 September 09 October 09 November 09 
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Shopping for a chemo hat
Well, it's begun.
I noticed an increase in beard droppings on my shirt on Monday and Tuesday. And on Tuesday night, I went to scratch my ear and my fingers came back with an alarming strand collection. Right now, my hair is just resting on my head, but if the wind picks up, I expect it to fly off. So, I can put up with the abdominal pains, the inconsistency of bowel movements, the can't get-out-of-bed tired, the headaches, the dizziness, the weird dreams, the heightened sense of smell, the dulling of tastebuds, the potpourri of medication and the weakening of my golf game (on Saturday I hit 3 more clubs than before chemo), but now we're talking about my Beatles-style hair that I'm pretty sure every woman on earth finds exceedingly attractive. When I went to my 25th high school reunion, I was so proud I had lots more hair than 90 percent of my classmates (all boys school). I have nothing against bald people. I just don't want to be one of them. I'm telling you right now, I'm gonna go out and buy a hat. I'd like one that says, "I'm not bald, just having a chemo setback." The hair will grow back. (It damn well better. If the doctors lied to me about that, I'm suing for emotional damages) All of this comes during the week when I felt like my old self again. I walked 9 holes on the golf course last night. I'm eating like a pig. Feeling good. Back to work. This coming Monday, I go back for more chemo. Lots of side effects to look forward to. And the new hat. 32 comments from 17 users
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posted by
randomfactor
on Oct 17, 2007 at 08:52 AM
posted by
sagefever
on Oct 17, 2007 at 08:58 AM
good hat rf! Steve~I have always been attracted~ in a "your happily married to a wonderful woman who I admire and respect" sorta way~ to your head of hair. Never fear it will grow back. I heard about a study(where? I have no clue) that said most men would rather lose a limb than their hair..lose the hair,appendages are attractive men! Hang in there,You'll be back and hairy soon enough.
posted by
tchudilowsky
on Oct 17, 2007 at 09:29 AM
Steve don't ya know...BALD IS BEAUTIFUL!! :0) posted by
ScaryMary
on Oct 17, 2007 at 09:31 AM
I told him that he will look just like Sean Connery..I really think he will. I think bald guys are sexy. I told him funny stories about how I coped when I lost my hair to chemo years ago. I even offered him my wig which I still have. But there was no consoling him last night. Sweetheart ,you are the sexyist man alive. Loosing some hair will not change that. OOXXXOOO me posted by
sfinboston52
on Oct 17, 2007 at 09:36 AM
I think a Boston Redsox cap would be good.
posted by
ChicoEsquela
on Oct 17, 2007 at 09:46 AM
Now listen up here BTDT Go to Emporium downtown Big Mexican fellah there. If he's still there he'll set you up with a good Stetson for formal wear (white straw) I recommend the "Banducci" you would look good in that For informal, go to North Chester Army Navy store and get a crushable fedora. They are great. They always come back to orig shape you can get camo, regular brown olive, etc. good looking and you can roll em up and put under seat, in a pocket, etc. and they'lll ALWAYS look good! jist my 2cents posted by
ChicoEsquela
on Oct 17, 2007 at 09:54 AM
 This is a Resistol. Couldn't find the Banducci. You gotta put 'em on, but you'd look good in something like this here too.
posted by
anglo1
on Oct 17, 2007 at 10:21 AM
Looks like your noggin is shaped OK, how about a buzz. You might keep it forever and you will save on plumbing bills and vacuuming. I'm glad your getting to do the chemo and radiation separately. You are inspiring.
posted by
steveeswenson
on Oct 17, 2007 at 10:23 AM
Love is blind, Sweet Mary
posted by
tchudilowsky
on Oct 17, 2007 at 11:03 AM
Ahhh sweet!
posted by
robbwillis
on Oct 17, 2007 at 01:15 PM
In your shoes Steve, I'd go for the total shave and hope I didn't have a mishapen head. It should be worth a couple of flubs out of your golf buddies on the early holes. Glad to hear you've got the feedbag on, though. Sounds like good news.
posted by
possummomma
on Oct 17, 2007 at 01:19 PM
Steve, Steve, Steve...look at the bright side. You could turn this into THE most awesome Halloween costume ever. Most guys only dream of pulling off a convincing Jean Luc Picard (Star Trek, Next Generation). YOU will have the perfect head to do this. Or, if you're not a trekker... Uncle Fester? A pirate with a swashbuckling bandana?
posted by
steveeswenson
on Oct 17, 2007 at 01:20 PM
See, Mary, not Sean Connery, but Uncle Fester.
posted by
robbwillis
on Oct 17, 2007 at 01:26 PM
Forget Sean Connery and Uncle Fester, Kevin Garnett is the look I'd go for. You'll be a big hit at the next highschool reunion! posted by
possummomma
on Oct 17, 2007 at 01:40 PM
Sean Connery ala Indiana Jones? ;)
posted by
tswenson
on Oct 17, 2007 at 04:05 PM
you've been loosing your hair for the last 35 years of your life.. (blame Kara for that)... shave your beard now so its on your own terms. glad to hear your not letting a little thing like cancer get in the way of your golf game.
posted by
ScaryMary
on Oct 17, 2007 at 06:13 PM
TSwenson, Aa ha! Now we hear from the next generation of Swensons. Watch out Hot Toddy you undoubtly inherited those jeans, I mean genes.... ..It will be your turn quicker than you think. With love, your wicked step mom.... posted by
mattloch
on Oct 17, 2007 at 09:35 PM
If you really want to treat yourself to a hat, try here. Pricy, but you're well worth it.
posted by
ScaryMary
on Oct 18, 2007 at 08:24 AM
Hey, a newsboy hat....perfect! Thanks Mattloch!! posted by
OldBlue56
on Oct 18, 2007 at 08:34 AM
Steve, shave your head and get "Titleist" tattooed above both ears.
posted by
sagefever
on Oct 18, 2007 at 08:37 AM
http://www.laits.utexas.edu...>%3D20%26svnum%3D10%26hl%3Den%http://www.laits.utexas.edu...>http://images.google.com/im...http://www.laits.utexas.edu...>26sa%3DN Triangular and newspapery
posted by
ScaryMary
on Oct 18, 2007 at 01:07 PM
That's much more in my price range Sage, Thanks!! Lets see the guys are going for the bald, tattooed, motorcycle papa or uncle fester look...., Okie Dokey then. . Thanks for the uh great ideas guys. My first husband had a mid life crisis and moved permanently to an island off the coast of Thailand (really). One ex with a mid life crisis is enough. posted by
sagefever
on Oct 18, 2007 at 01:21 PM
Your quite welcome! Tell him it will never fail to make him smile as he puts it on. Rent the original "King and I"..yum Yule Brenner(sp?) what a hunk..think Telly Savalas(sp?)~minus the candy..bald is beautiful!
posted by
randomfactor
on Oct 18, 2007 at 01:31 PM
Well, Mary, if he ran off to a Thai island, then Phuket.
posted by
sagefever
on Oct 18, 2007 at 01:36 PM
*shudder* but remembering it in case..
posted by
ScaryMary
on Oct 18, 2007 at 05:02 PM
Thanks for that Random that was funny!!. Sage, I agree, Telly Savalas was one handsome and sexy guy. I still think Steve will look like Sean Connery. Scroll this page up until it cuts off the very top of Steve's head, so you cant see the hair on top.....see, doesnt he look like 007 after he lost his hair?? posted by
sagefever
on Oct 18, 2007 at 05:12 PM
You know he does! posted by
steveeswenson
on Oct 18, 2007 at 09:21 PM
Eric, Way too funny. I wanted to marry a blonde (which I did), not be one. posted by
Mom2CandC
on Oct 20, 2007 at 07:18 AM
Steve, I think bald is beautiful! When a man goes bald - or chooses to shave their head - it's sexy, cool and distinguished! If a woman loses her hair to cancer (or just the genetic factor) we try to hide it with wigs. You remind me of a friend I had who battled lung cancer with tremendous grace and courage. She shaved her head when the first handful fell out and wore bandanas much of the time. (I recall she had teenage daughters who also shaved their heads to make it more like a conscious choice....I think this was a one time deal to help deal with the loss of many things....but, they did it and took some funny pictures along the way!) She had wigs that she had graciously been given by Link to Life, that made her feel feminine when she was out in public. Your hair will grow back! It may be a different texture (like baby fine or curly and course) but it will grow back! You may like the ease of taking care of your smooth head and keep the style after treatment ~ You never know! Think of the money you will save going to the hair stylist, shampoos, etc. (Maybe with that extra $$$ you can buy the Harley!) For the winter, buy some nice comfy sock hats to keep your head warm and enjoy the season and holidays with your wonderful wife Mary! Any other day you venture out without a hat - don't forget the sunscreen to go and some on your head, neck, face and ears! After beating this cancer, you don't want to see the skin guy with cancer from not wearing sunscreen after shaving your head! Your story is sure to encourage many who are dealing with this battle right now! Please continue to share your experiences - good and bad! Your humor and the way you deal with everything is awesome and inspiring! Enjoy the weekend of eating non-stop! Store up and replace as much as you can! I know you will be in many people's thoughts and prayers on Monday and the following week. posted by
NancyII
on Oct 20, 2007 at 07:25 AM
My sister said she hoped hers would grow back thick and curly..alas she said, it grew back just like it was before..not a curl in sight. She's handy with a needle and made some caps to wear..clever gal. BTW..she's a 5 year cancer survivor. It's odd how it affects people in different ways. My Mom never lost her hair. posted by
armstronghagen
on Oct 20, 2007 at 12:47 PM
Hang in there through all this, Steve! As of last month, I'm six months past my cancer diagnosis and surgery (breast cancer). Fight the good fight and start making more plans for the future. Janice Hagen Armstrong posted by
LadyDove
on Oct 24, 2007 at 07:31 PM
Steve & ScaryMary: I'm just popping in to send positive thoughts and prayers your way. We are here for you.
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