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Original poster

Steve was absolutely plastered by 9.30 this morning.

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onlyjoking9329 · 31/08/2007 21:40

steve has finally had his head mould made this morning.
they put some very cold lilac gunky stuff on then when that had set they covered him in plaster. and all on the NHS too.
his skin is glowing.
see pictures in profile

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morningpaper · 31/08/2007 21:44

OMG!!!!!!!! YIKES!!

beansprout · 31/08/2007 21:45

Wow, that's something!

lisad123 · 31/08/2007 21:46

phew that looks uncomfertible. Could have given a straw and a drink to really ger plastered while it set

Biglips · 31/08/2007 21:46

can i ask why he had that done?

harpsichordcarrier · 31/08/2007 21:46

blimey, that would have sooooooo freaked me out.....

Charlie999 · 31/08/2007 21:47

BigLips, need to look here

OJ - how is he? Looks horrible having that done...

lucy5 · 31/08/2007 21:48

Ohh that has nearly given me a panic attack just looking at it!

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onlyjoking9329 · 31/08/2007 21:49

he has a brain tumour and is soon to start radiotherapy & chemo . he needs a head mould to wear whilst having the radiotherapy. the mould will be bolted to the table to ensure he doesn't move.

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DutchOma · 31/08/2007 21:50

But thank the Lord it went ahead...!

LadyVictoriaOfCake · 31/08/2007 21:51

oh that looks horrible to have done. i know what he is facing isnt plesent, but i really cant stand the thought of plaster covering my whole face [shudders]

is his skin ,lovely and smooth now?

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onlyjoking9329 · 31/08/2007 21:51

He was a bit freaked out, he had to breathe throu his nose and it took a while to set each layer. i did hold his hand in between taking the photos for the kids

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Biglips · 31/08/2007 21:52

As i do know what is happening in OJ's life atm but im baffled why he need the plaster before the therapy? pls tell me as i havent got a clue!!

NotAnOtter · 31/08/2007 21:52

wow!
looks very clever - hope he is getting the best money can buy - you all deserve it

Charlie999 · 31/08/2007 21:53

When does the treatmet start OJ? Is he happy to have it done now?

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onlyjoking9329 · 31/08/2007 21:53

yes he has lovely smooth skin, the lilac stuff is the same stuff they use at the dentists to make moulds it has a really strong mint smell. so he smells like a polo mint.

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pooka · 31/08/2007 21:53

Crikey. Hope all goes well.
Your children look lovely BTW.

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onlyjoking9329 · 31/08/2007 21:57

his thoughts on treatment change by the hour.
he has to go back for detailed scans on 4th sept they will take measurements of tumours and mark on the mask so they know where to direct the radiotherapy.
if he didn't have a mask he would have to have tattoo points all over his head.
plus they cant risk him moving his head so mask will keep him still

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sugarfree · 31/08/2007 22:01

Biglips,they will make a template from the mould with markings on,this will then be bolted down to the table,over Steves head and face.It has two purposes,to ensure that Steve doesn't move during treatment and to enable the radiographer to aim the radiotherapy beams at the correct spot at each session.
Thinking of you both OJ.

sugarfree · 31/08/2007 22:02

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LadyVictoriaOfCake · 31/08/2007 22:03

OJ, do you like polo mints? do you want to lick him?

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onlyjoking9329 · 31/08/2007 22:07

no i am more of a chocolate kinda girl

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onlyjoking9329 · 31/08/2007 22:08

i think he would be a bit miffed if i went upstairs and licked him just now as he is asleep

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Biglips · 31/08/2007 22:13

ahh right!..thanks for explaining it to me

He was brave having the mask on!!..i wouldve of freaked out!

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onlyjoking9329 · 31/08/2007 22:29

i had to hold his hand to keep him calm.
he is very brave, much braver than me, i would have run screaming

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yeahinaminute · 31/08/2007 22:50

OJ - My cousin's little lad had to go through this last year at only age 6 diagnosed with a I can't remember the medical term now but suffice to say brain tumour - he freaked too - then thought it was dead cool like something out of Dr Who !! Anyway - it was all zapped - they got the 6 month all clear but now it seems he has "scattered" secondaries and a bit of a fright on his femur - but he's breezing it !!

My prayers and thoughts are with you and yours - especially polo man !!