u/RepulsiveSeason4868

Hey! I already have slow-growing, thin, fine hair and am about to have an unknown amount shaved off plus scarring which my remaining hair will not be able to cover up. I work in retail and help customers all day so I'm nervous for when I return to work. I'd love to be able to pull of the V for Vendetta vibe but sadly, I have a large, lumpy head pre-surgery so it'll only look crazier post-surgery if/when I shave it all. My store is surrounded by schools so I don't want to frighten all the kids nor have a million conversations with customers about my surgery.

I've never worn a wig before. I'm hoping to find a local store that has high-quality, human hair wigs. I'd like it to look as seamless as possible and to also be educated on how to properly fit a wig. My scalp will be tender for awhile so I need to make sure it will fit and stay properly.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!!

I have a neurocytoma or subependymoma in my left lateral ventricle. I'm having it removed in a couple weeks. I know screens are a bad idea. I am a daily reader but understand that will likely be difficult for awhile so I will make sure to have several audiobooks downloaded. I'm worried I'll go stir crazy without something to occupy my hands though. Typically, I'd occupy myself with logic puzzles, sudoku, word searches, crosswords, etc. but I'm thinking those may be hard to focus on as well. I've never been one for coloring books but will resort to them if needed.

Am I going to be stuck playing endless rounds of solitaire for a few days? How did you all feel? What kept you sane and helped distract from any pain? Also, how did you feel in the week after returning home?