4. Describe any reactions or comments you’ve received from others about your physical transformation.
I haven’t been out yet, but the postman Luke had some parcels for me and told me I looked ‘snatched’. I had to google this but it means: ‘Slang (of a person) very attractive, especially as a result of doing something to improve their appearance’. For context he’s in his twenties and normally looks at me like I’m Prue Leith.
Day Four
1. How are you feeling physically today?
Surprisingly energetic – I’ve been setting up the equipment you sent over in the spare room ready to do the Instagram content. Speaking of which, is someone from the team called Channing meant to be getting in touch with me about this?
2. How are you feeling emotionally today?
I haven’t cried – not even a small tear, which is very unusual. Also, more optimistic that the treatment might be working.
3. Note any changes you’ve observed in your physical appearance since starting the treatment.
Today I look much less tired, which is welcome. I can see that my eyelids are opening more too, not just hanging over my eyes. The crow’s feet and crepiness seem improved as well andthe whites of my eyes look whiter. My clothes also feel looser. I might stop wearing these maternity knickers my sister-in-law gave me. (Well, she didn’t give them to me exactly – they were in a bag of clothes for the charity shop at my brother’s house and I took them.)
4. Describe any reactions or comments you’ve received from others about your physical transformation.
I went to the local shop/garage today and the man that served me did a kind of double take. I go in there quite a lot. He may have just been surprised I wasn’t buying wine.
Day Five
1. How are you feeling physically today?
Woke up with a headache and been feeling tired all day.
2. How are you feeling emotionally today?
Not in a very good mood. Halfway through the ten days and to be honest it’s not exactly as ‘extraordinary’ as Merlyn made out. I’d been hoping to have something more to show for this by now. The giant foil balloons in the shape of ‘27’ that have just gone up in my neighbour’s window are presumably for a family birthday event they’re having, but frankly I feel like they’re mocking me.
3. Note any changes you’ve observed in your physical appearance since starting the treatment.
I suppose my skin looks pretty good today and the grey hair is gone but nothing particularly new to report, which is disappointing.
4. Describe any reactions or comments you’ve received from others about your physical transformation.
Haven’t seen anyone. Starting to wonder what the point of this is and getting quite bored. WatchingSchitt’s Creekagain to cheer myself up. (I was going to rewatchThe Last of Usbut… it doesn’t matter.)
Day Six
1. How are you feeling physically today?
Pretty good so I’d like to apologise for yesterday and also the gesture I made in the selfie.
2. How are you feeling emotionally today?
Also good. I’m not going to tempt fate by saying it out loud, but it’s okay to write it here as that doesn’t count – I think it might be working.
3. Note any changes you’ve observed in your physical appearance since starting the treatment.
Huge development – the lines around my neck seem to have gone. Literally disappeared. Also, my neck seems weirdly more separate from my head, it had previously merged, but my jawline is much more noticeable now. I’ve tried to show this in the selfie.
4. Describe any reactions or comments you’ve received from others about your physical transformation.
My friend Keith FaceTimed me and I answered it without thinking (I know I’m meant to be keeping a low profile). He made a kind of growling noise when he saw me, in a positive way. It’s hard to explain. He did a kind of cat paw/claw thing with his hand at the same time. I don’t think I’m describing this very well.
Day Seven
