Comment by R0BB on July 1, 2011 at 11:13am

Hi Deb -

Ya know the feeling ya get when youre standing on the diving board getting up the nerve to jump in a pool or when youre heading into the ocean and its cold ??

I relate shaving my head to that type of scenario.
Once youre in , its a little shocking (cold ) but after a little while its nice.

Myself , I just got sick of seeing the hairs all over the bathroom floor , and having to hide my mess of a hairdo or lack there of.

Once it was shaved , it became a NON ISSUE .
No more hats - unless I wanted to wear a cool one
No banadanas
No hiding
No fear
Nothing.

I can see ya there on that diving board Debbie - Cmon in the waters great :)

Comment by Natalie on July 1, 2011 at 1:32pm

I agree with you, Debbie. I also have no problem wearing a baseball cap over my bald head in public, but I am not entirely comfortable going completely bald. I've discovered two solutions: 1) I have a few awesome swim caps that I wear on my head when I am at a pool, and 2) I have a Freedom wig which allows me to swim with it on. But it's so funny during the summer, because I get SO tan everywhere but my scalp!! Whenever I take my wig off, it's like BAM, WHITE SCALP!! haha :) I hope you find a solution!

Comment by Debbie on July 1, 2011 at 3:13pm

Thanks so much it means alot. For the first time today i tanned in the backyard and swam with nothing on my head and it felt wonderful, but no one was around. I really need to go to a public pool with nothing on my head, hopefully soon, Im very nervous about that, lol

Comment by Tallgirl on July 1, 2011 at 3:32pm

Why not start at a health club pool?

Comment by Bald and Fabulous AKA Terri on July 1, 2011 at 8:45pm

I know how you feel as I went thru the same thing the first day I went swimming being a bald woman. I gave up swimming years ago for the slow hair loss I was facing. When I finally shaved my head, I decided I wanted to swim again. I bought a swim cap and did wear it a few times. But on a slick head the cap would suction off. LOL. Let me tell you how weird that feels. LOL. Anyways I got tired of constantly tugging it back down, I ripped it off. After my initial panic/anxiety attack I gritted my teeth, breathed deeply and continued to swim. Pretending the entire time I was alone. I found that going to the pool when I knew it was quiet was very helpful for the first few visits. Maybe try going when your son is in school afew times to get comfortable with your surroundings. Just remember to breath and try not to think about what others are doing. Enjoy the pool and the time with your son.

Comment by Debbie on July 2, 2011 at 5:18am

That does sound good Terri, Thanks so much xxxx

Comment by Debbie on July 2, 2011 at 4:06pm

Thanks Aimee what a great thing they came out with, I am def. ordering one, it's awesome, I can even go jogging with it on, again Thanks So Much!

Comment by Lisa Santer on July 3, 2011 at 8:25am

At this point, I loooooove swimming bare-headed. The physical sensation and the feeling of freedom are hard to top. I consider this one of the advantages of being bald. It took a while to get here. Once I realized both how much a beach offers to look at and how much I love being there it got easier. My hips, and my bald scalp, are really not so compelling for others--especially if I'm looking like I'm having fun rather than like I feel ashamed. Swimming and playing in waves are compelling for me, so I focus on that. I like the diving board analogy. I hope you dive in soon and enjoy the summer of 2011! Please let us know what happens.

Comment by Debbie on July 3, 2011 at 6:33pm

Hey Aimee can i see a pic of you in the scarf? Thanks :)

Comment by Tracy on July 3, 2011 at 8:59pm

Hi Debbie--I have had AU (since Feb. of this year), went to Maui with my husband, our 23 year old son and his girlfriend in March. They encouraged me to jump into the surf without any "head gear". It was extremely freeing and no one on the beach seemed to have an issue! It helps to have family or friends supporting you. I am now on a yearly vacation with 60+ friends and family and have not worked up the courage to jump in the water bald. It is a struggle but I really feel I care more about it than those around me. Embrace what you are comfortable with---for me this changes on a daily basis!! I agree with Tan B--going to Maui where I knew no one and had my family's support (and humor) was a great place to start.

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