ears: My first big rebellion since getting cancer.

Today is my bone scan. Sounds easy but turns out it is more of a pain than I thought.  I had to go all the way downtown this morning to get an injection.  Then I am free to do whatever I want, but I need to return in 3 hours.  Hey- I had nothing better to do.....

I guess it will end up working out- while I was there, I talked to be lovely nurse 'Fred' and she gave me some yummy barium drinks for my CT scan- which is not yet scheduled, and more importantly- she gave me my rx for a wig

Is this not halarious!!!! Cranial Prosthesis- take as directed! hahahaha!  It has to be written like that because if it the RX says wig, the insurance wont pay for it.

So, now I am sitting around drinking fluids and waiting for 1:00...It is now occuring to me that I may have messed up with my ear repair.  I am scheduled to have it repierced the same day I start chemo.  This will be a big no no, because of the risk of infection.  I called today to see what I should do about this.  I have absolutely decided that I MUST have my ears pierced NOW.  The nurse at the plastic surgeons office said it would probably be better if we just waited until after chemo.  I am thinking: bitch- I did not pay $350 to have my ears pierced AFTER my hair starts growing back! NO!  And yes,  I get that I am pretty close to time right now, but I am getting this shit done.  I know this is probably naughty and my onc would probably say no.  I say yes.  sorry docs- I am taking over on this one.  Hopefully I don't pay for it later....I will have 2 weeks almost until chemo, and I will be vigilant at keeping it cleaned- but damn it- I am gonna have some bling in my ears, seeing as how I wont have any damn hair!   Is this a bad time to show my rebel self?  eek. 

So- after threatening to go to Clairs (really- I wouldn't go there, I have my own piercing gun and sterile equip but I knew that would freak them out more) they told me to come in today after my bone scan and I imagine the plastic surgeon will pierce my ear.  We will see....  Sadly, I won't be able to flash my boobs to get what I want anymore- so words will have to be sufficient. ;)