Hi always...
Day 10 here...and I can't wait to get through the next 4. My face is very warm most of the time with constant stinging. Funny that my nose isn't affected at all. Splotchy on cheeks, heavier above the lips and my forehead is peppered. I dread washing my face and find it hard to wait 10 minutes to put the efudex back on. It's beginning to dry up and feels very tight. Driving me nuts!! I use ibuprophen and up until today haven't used anything to moisturize or soothe my skin. I started a little bit of Aquaphor but wait 3-4 hours before using it...sparingly.
My sessions with my personal trainer ended this week. Working out makes it worse. Besides, I don't think people thought is was funny to be met with, "hey, you've had your measle booster, haven't you?" It's commendable of you to go to work. Maybe I'm a bit more vain...and I'd be a miserable boss to work for while doing this. Guess my employees are getting a vacation too. haha, some vacation this is.
I now understand why the doctors are so vague about this treatment. If we all knew exactly what was in store perhaps many of us wouldn't go along with it. My doctor said to be prepared to be away from work for a week or two...hahaha...and I don't think I'm as bad as some of the photos I've seen. Yet...:( His exact words were), "you'll look poopy for about a week". Poopy?? Omg...I looked like I've been Napalmed. Then his receptionist said that many patients don't make it the entire 14 days. Wow, how''d they know I am so very competitive that I left there thinking...hmmm, I know I can be one of this guys "star patients".
Something tells me the next 4 days will be miserable.
Sorry for sounding so negative today. Just feeling miserable right now.
Hope you are doing well.