Comment by Kristen Ridenhour on June 13, 2008 at 11:51am

I'm glad you had a good time. I don't wear wigs now, but I remember the first time I went to look at wigs was a disaster. It probably didn't help that alopecia was still really new to me and I was still trying to figure things out. It sounds like you have a good plan and be sure to post pics when you decide on one! :)

Comment by Mandy on June 13, 2008 at 11:53am

Don't get me wrong - it's still new and very scary to me. Just trying to have a little fun with it. ;) I think if I do end up needed the wigs and like wearing them, that I'll have several and switch styles/colors daily. I just think that'd be so fun. LOL.

Comment by kastababy on June 13, 2008 at 9:01pm

I'm glad you had a good time -- you do you!!!

Me personally, I hate wigs and always have -- they have always been too hot and itch too much for me, but if that's what you want, then go for it! BTW, I love how you have a plan for when you have to wear it!!!

Comment by kastababy on June 13, 2008 at 9:01pm

Love the gamer layout, by the way!!!

Comment by Mandy on June 14, 2008 at 9:25am

I hear ya, YoKasta...I have a feeling that the wig thing won't last long with me. I feel like I have bald headed rocker in me waiting to come out. LOL. But I'm just trying to be prepared because I'm guessing that when the time comes that I can't wear my own hair...I will probably freak out a little despite how cool and calm I feel now. So I want to have this wig as a safety just in case I freak out. From there I figure I will either like wigs and go get a nicer one...or it will last like a week and I'll say "screw this!" and rock out bald headed henceforth. :)

Comment by Lolin on June 14, 2008 at 6:11pm

i don't know if you know this but your insurance may cover half or more of the cost of the wig. or cranial prostetic as they may call it. i got a human hair one and i wear it everday and it's still in really good shape and i curl it and do other things with it too. i had it trimmed once too. go all out :-)

Comment by Mandy on June 16, 2008 at 11:31am

I can't even get my insurance to cover my dermatologist visits with the steroid treatments...I'm kinda doubting they'll cover a wig. I will certainly try for it though.

Comment by Samantha on June 16, 2008 at 5:49pm

Hey Mandy...where did you end up going? How did you like the place/people?

Comment by Mandy on June 17, 2008 at 3:10pm

I added all the details in the Chicagoland group. ;) Thanks for asking - spurred the 1st topic for the Chicago group. Woot!

Comment by Danna on June 18, 2008 at 1:34am

Hey Mandy-mo I hope you don't mind if I call you that. If you do just write and tell me. I know that wigs can be a love-hate thing. I just finally decided that I don't mind wearing them, and so well, I'm gonna have fun with this thing. Just pick out something youthful and remember why you are wearing it is because you want to express yourself. Have a good time. Just bought a CD on-line. Keep smiling.

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