Hiya to all you lovely people on this site.
Can I ask a question? Sorry if it seems rather silly…
Have any of you since you have been having chemo developed eyebags??
I have a right pair of suitcases under my eyes. My eyes look so baggy its not funny.
Never mind reconstruction surgery I will be getting myself booked in for eyebag removal!
I am more self conscious of my baggy eyes than I am of not having any eyelashes/brows and a bald head.
It would be interesting to know if anyone else has developed them?
Love to you all.
Julie x x
Julie
I have only had 1 treatment 6 days ago so its not a problem I have developed but when I saw your thread I felt I just had to respond. I remember my friend had really bad bags years ago (not caused by chemo I hasten to add) - but she used haemorroid cream on them (dont laugh too loud), but she swore that worked!!!
I’m not making light of it - honest - just thought you might like to know.
Fiona
x
Hi Julie
It could be that having no eyebrows/lashes is drawing attention to bags that were there already but you didn’t notice.
I’ve heard about the Preparation H treatment, too - and many people swear it works. Apparently models use it before a photoshoot.
If you tend to carry your fatigue around your eyes this should ease up once chemo is over. If not then why not save up and have them removed? You deserve it after all you’ve been through.
I recently had botox on my forehead ( it was cheap as a dentist friend had just learned to do it and I was a guinea pig!) and it has taken five years off me.
I recently started back at work and everyone has been saying how great I look. I tell them it’s all the sleeping I did during chemo!
Lola
Hiya,
Thanks for your replies.
Ive heard about Preperation H too…
I didnt have baggy eyes before I started the treatment, it may be like you suggested Lola, im carrying the fatigue around my eyes?
Ive told my OH that I WILL get them removed if they dont go down. I was always was told I had lovely eyes…now I get told i look soooooooo tired.
Oh well, something else to add to the list of joys of cancer! :o)
Julie x
I’m amazed! Preparation H? Does it work on flabby stomachs as well. Oooh I HOPE so!
Take care, folks,
Love,
beano x
Prep h works wonders on eye bags it has something in it that shrinks and tightens skin (obviously) else it wouldnt work on the dreaded piles LOL. You only need a tiny bit and use it at night cos it does pong a bit !
Danni xx