Well, here I sit . . . still in my recliner but feeling better day after day. I went back to the doctor on Tuesday expecting to get the stitches removed . . . since they did make the appointment for me. BUT (notice how that’s a big but), they wanted to know why I was back so early. Excuse Me! Y’all made the appointment, I’m just showing up as told. They did remove the stitches from the top of my ear down to my chin . . . thank goodness, because the very last one was driving me nuts. I now have an appointment for Friday morning to hopefully have the rest removed (probably the other 33 or something like that).
Did I tell you that Mallory finally shaved my head for me over the weekend? I really kind of like it . . . it feels so neat to rub it one way and then the other. Okay i know . . . sick, sick, sick. But one way it’s really soft and the other bristly.
BEWARE —- GRAPHIC DETAILS!
Now I wouldn’t do this for just anyone, but for you . . . . Her Royal Baldness!
Notice how that right eyebrow looks a little more perky that the left one? Quite honestly, I think I may have still been on pain killers when this was done. Those eyes do look a little glazed over! Now the reason for the baldness . . . this is how much they actually shaved my head the day of surgery. I’m sorry, but half a Mohawk just didn’t do it for me!
You might as well share the entire adventure with me . . . 
 If you are wondering why all the stitches, I got a mini facelift to have enough skin to cover the hole made from the surgery.
I still haven’t been in the studio. Today I finished getting the Christmas decorations gathered up so they could be taken downstairs. As long as they aren’t setting out anymore I can handle it and they can be put away much later.
The laundry is still going tonight and I’m hoping beyond all belief, that I feel like walking into the studio tomorrow. I’ve been making notes, storing stuff on my computer that I find to be interested, and have some fab ideas to get down on paper.   I’m feeling some bad girl humor coming your way (right after the CHA projects that I’m supposed to have done and don’t).
As I’ve been telling everyone who has called the last couple of days, I’m feeling better with each passing day. Now that I’m off the pain killers and taking Motrin for the hurts and ows, each day is easier. I only wish not that I could actually sleep the way I like . . . all curled up on my right side (NOT my left and NOT on my back)! uh don’t even go there okay . . . I’m thinking it for you!
Really brave of you to shave your head, such a wise thing to do. It looks better than “halfsies”, and the upkeep is minimal. I look forward to your creations, but I encourage you to rest. You certainly deserve some down time to recover, and creative mojo is often the by-product of fallow time. My best wishes for you. WRE
well aren’t you the fashion mave….grinz… Get someone to go to the health food store and buy you some Biotin. It’s good for making hair & nails grow….
Keep getting well….
Cookie
God bless you and I like the bald look. I will keep you in my prayers. All of us following your awesome creativity want to know how you are doing. Thanks for sharing your journey.
Stay well,
AnnMarie
You are one gutzy lady! I appreciate the your sharing so I can understand just what you are going through.
I’ll be looking forward to whatever you create after this ‘rest’
OMG I had no clue this was going on. If you need anything let me know, Please! Oh and BTW Katie looks so much like you, never knew this!!! I was freaking when I saw that!
You prove that bald is beautiful. What a journey you are on. I’m glad to hear you are feeling better day by day.
Holy Badness! You got a boatload of stitches!!! So glad you are feeling better… take it easy, one day at a time….
Ouch, oh my gosh Sherry, that looks so painful!!!! I’ve been praying for you girl! You’re reminding me of Demi Moore when she did the army flick and you’re just as gorgeous!!! Hang in there!!!
WOW you go girl!!..MUCH better than the half hawk!!
Did any of us realize just how MANY stitches you had to have? I surely did not. Good Lord girl —– not a nice way to get a mini lift, but, I applaud your decision to go ahead and shave all the hair off. You go girl!!! We await the time when you are all better, back to your bad self, and back in the studio.
That is one wicked incision! I hope it heals fast. Good for you for taking the plunge with the hair! A buzz cut does have a fun feel to it. Like suede with a little bit of nap. 🙂
Wow….when you said you had stitches, I had no idea. You look beautiful to me. I like the new do…. At least for awhile you can’t say….I washed my hair and can’t do a thing with it…. Looking forward to seeing lots from her Royal Badness in 2010.
I’m so sorry you had to go through all this – but aren’t you the trend setter. Well, okay, I’m not shaving my head, but you sure look rockin’. You are one brave girl.
That’s a heck of a scar you’ve got there, Sherry! You could get some awesome do rags… maybe an eye patch. Now, that would be one BAD Sherry! Really, you are a brave soul and it’s good to share the experience. We care about you. Really.
You look wonderful…wish you could meet my sister who is also Ms. Baldness (the result of chemo from breast cancer). You two would enjoy each others’ company…she’s a lot of fun, too, and has a “bite me” attitude about the whole cancer ordeal. Brave women fighting hard…you’ve gotta love it.
Big hugs and prayers,
Nancy.
Oh Sherry! Bless your heart! But hey! You look really good without hair – sort of sexy…giggle. Take it easy and let your body have a chance to heal. We’re praying for you.
So glad to hear you’re feeling so much better. Loving the new hairstyle.
I too love to rub my son’s hair just after I clip it. :o)
God’s speed to you gal! I think you look great with the super short hairdo 🙂
It is so nice to hear that you ARE feeling better, Sherry. I’m looking forward to seeing your projects when you get back to full form and wish you a speedy, speedy rest of your recovery. It is definitely not fun being a creative person and unable to create.
Not everyone can carry off the “Bald is Beautiful look” but you’re Rockin’ it.. I had no idea the amount of stitches you received –> Ouch! You are one brave soul for sharing your journey but I for one am glad because it helps define who you are and will flow over into your creative badness of which I cannot wait to see! Glad your off the meds, love the do and hope you can get back into your comfy sleeping position soon!
~Smiles, Sherry
Now at least it will all grow in together. I have a feeling one morning you will wake up and you’ll be surprised to be on the right side. I like the new do. You are very brave for sharing thank you for that. 🙂
I feel for you not sleeping! Everything will gradually go back to normal! It takes lots of patience (which you have). I think I learned patience back in the spring when I fractured my ankle, left broken and right sprained. My laptop was my baby! Your baldness won’t last long and if you want, you could model baseball caps! Am thinkig about you! Keep a light heart!
Girl!!! You are amazing and so brave to share this with all your blogging friends. I hope you are able to get the rest of the stitches out this week and can’t wait to see your bad cards!
Gee, Sherry, you’re doing so much better than I expected or that I would do. You go, girl! I’m looking forward to some of your creations when you’re up to it. Hang in there and know that there are tons of us cheering you on!
Wow! That’s a lot of freakn stitches!!! Holy Baldgirl! Glad you are feeling better, we miss you, but you do need rest right now woman!!! Let Mr. Stodgy do the laundry, LOLOLOLOL! LMAO! The day we got married my husband’s fingers and hands could no longer work a washing machine! They locked up and now all they are good for is hunting….and fishing….well, and holding my hand, thank badness! I know what you mean about running your hand over your head, feels really good, kinda like soft cordorouy(can’t even begin to figure out how to spell this word, have the same problem with the little mexican dog, chihauhau????) Big inky hugs!
bless your heart!! you are so courageous!! wishing you a speedy recovery to ‘good as new’!!
I’m so glad you’ve come through so brilliantly! Laughing and joking all the way- you have such an uplifting, buoyant spirit!! You will be in my prayers, sweet one 🙂
Oh Wow those are some amazing stitches, I can see why you would like to start over from scratch with your hair, glad to hear that things are going well and you were able to get out the stitch that was really bothering you, do take care of yourself!
Okay, my dear…if I EVAH have to go through anything like this, I am coming to your house so you can laugh me through it. I visit your blog everyday, and just love you to pieces. Take VERY GOOD CARE of yourself, and don’t get over tired. Liz
Sherry –
I love the new look, your eyes really sparkle (or is that the little devil in there). I’m so glad you are feeling better. I know its hard to not get into the things you normally would, but just for a short time and then you’ll be back at 100%. MMMMWWWAHHHHH – here’s a kiss to make it better!
Elaine Allen
HOpe you are doing well Sherry! You are totally rocking your new look – that is a might big booboo and I hope thatyou are getting lots of rest! Take care of yourself!!! You are simply an amazing artiste! Wishing you the very best for a rocking 2010!
hugs!
Sankari 🙂
Sherry, Hope you feel better each day. I love your blog, and your art. So cool. And I give you loads of credit for putting those pics on your blog. You have big brass ones! Not everyone could do that. You go girl!!
Sherry,
It was so good to chat with you yesterday and nice to see you have such a wonderful humor….all I can say is wow that is alot of stitches. You are such a brave lady in more ways then I can even begin to list. Hugs to you my friend. Terre
Love the new bald look, not a lot of people can carry it off. I am so pleased that you are feeling better each day. Take your time and recover at you own pace, you will return to the studio when you are ready. I am really looking forward to seeing your amazing creations, thank you so much for sharing your life and work with us all.
My mother did the exact same thing after her surgery. Her staples went behind her ear instead of in front. She figured it might as well all grow in together. Actually i think she enjoyed the low maintenance of it all.
I hope you have a speedy recovery and glad to hear all is going well.
Take care
Kristy 🙂
Hi Sherry
Gosh! Have I really been away this long! Sending you healing thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery.
I crocked my back Christmas Eve and haven’t been online much since, propped up on cushions, I wanted to catch up on blog buddies and here I am. So sorry not to have offered support earlier.
Hope you are able to sleep more comfortably really soon. I’m the same, I hate it if I end up sleeping on my back, it gives me nightmares for some reason.
Take care, rest up and I hope you feel better really soon
Best wishes
Billie
Hi Sherry,
Your humor and great outlook have helped you through this. Whew, lots of stitches, no wonder you hurt. Love your cards and hope you’re back soon. Rest up and take it easy for now. My word for 2010 is relax. I’m in too much of a hurry all the time and not concious of it. On a side note, you have a nicely shaped head, looks good. It’s nice to start the year with this behind you.
Sherry, you own that look!! 😉 Jeeze, that is one wicked looking row of stitches. You deserve some pampering after going thru all that. Please take it easy so you will get well that much faster! Lots of hugs, Debbie
you are one brave woman to tell your story to all of us with such boldness and your zeal for life. thank you! I can not tell you just how much it means to me! I am losing my hair due to my illnesses and have been toying with the idea of just cutting it all off. your determination is such an inspiration to me, and I am sure, the many other silent ones who will see this.
Saying prayers and thanking God that you are doing so much better with each passing day! 🙂 again, thank you!
So glad you’re feeling somewhat better; it’s apparent on your posting 🙂 Am looking forward to seeing your new projects soon; I know you’ll knock our socks off!
OM, Sherry! I jumped on here to let you know you won the blog candy from my Dancing wtih Stamps site. Then I see THIS. Yowza! I say, “Way to take care of yourself!” Our family has a dear DEAR friend who is a plastic surgeon and we know he is helping many people live happier healthier lives.
Anywho, I couldn’t get your email to work so if you just want to send it to me via my addy, I will pop these pretty little pieces of acrylic in the mail to you. [email protected]
Happy healing!
Hi, Sherry….with all the holiday stuff going on, I haven’t been checking my favorite sites so I had no idea this was happening to you. You have the best attitude which will get you through. Laughter IS the best medicine….that and girlfriends. I thought I was going to make it to CA for CHA but it’s not happening. I hope to see you when it comes back to Chicago. Big hugs to you. XOXO
Great! I have always wanted to shave my head and start over again. What a cool look and I envy you. Your sense of humor is uplifting!
Hi Sherry!
So glad to see you!
I sure hope you are doing well, that looks like alot of stitches! I am so sorry you have been going through all this! My prayers are with you for a full recovery.
I am happy you are now cancer free. You are such an inpiration to me, I hope that in return that you will continue to heal and have peace now that this is over. I know your family and friends are there for you, but here is a big hug from me!
Thank you for all the updates!
Rhodeen
San Antonio
You totally rock! Your bravery is incredible. Thanks for sharing your journey, and new bald persona with all of us. You’re an inspiration to everyone. Take care, and feel better soon. I’m sending you hugs and wishes for a full and speedy recovery.
Sherry, you are such a trend setter! Honestly, how do you do it?!!
Glad to hear you are doing well!!
Have a good one!
P.S. Have you thought of a tattoo on your head or have you wondered if your hair will come back curly?? 🙂
Thank you for sharing your story. Who would have thought a bump on the head could result in this? I had no idea the scar was that big from your previous pics and post. I hope you feel better soon, rest, don’t do toooo much. Let your body heal you. You look wonderful bald! You can definitely carry it well!
OMGoodness! I didn’t know about all this! {{hugs}}, prayers, and well wishes! You look beautiful bald! And just a teeny tiny tad buzzed! 😉
Glad you are feeling better. Love the new “do”. Imagine the possibilities as it grows back out. I didn’t realize how many stitches you actually had. Keep getting better but please take it easy and don’t over do it.
Whoa! That is a LOT of stitches!. I’m glad you’re feeling a bit better, Sherry. And I’m sure this experience will be the inspiration for all kinds of crazy, humorous cards. Hugs.
Glad to hear you are feeling better each day! Take good care of yourself and don’t push it too soon. You are worth waiting for!
Hey there, you gorgeous bald lady!! I think it’s wonderful that you shared your story since my husband is always bumping his head on the trunk, too. I warned him about what happened with you and will be checking to see if he has any “horns” growing…..just in case! I hope you get well soon, but enjoy those meds in the meantime ;D Big {{{hugs}}} to you from Sacramento!! Love your creations!!
~Rachel in Sacramento
Sherry, I’m really glad i stopped by today to read about what you are going through and find you are are cancer free, praise the Lord! I pray this is a blessing filled year for you and I wish you the very best on your adventure!! hugs!!!
Dear Sherry,
I do not know you and I don’t think I have looked at your blog before. I was just looking over who was making such beautiful work with that Spellbinder die when I saw your picture. I just want to tell you how much beauty is in that face. There is a sweetness that just makes me like you right off the bat. Keep on healing and enjoying this life!
Patsy in Florida