Thanks Gratefullhead,

I understand the time it takes to make a response on here and appreciate the time it took. You mentioned a lot of points that others have said, but they really hit home this time.

I'm going to stop obsessing about my lack of hair, and let my younger brother torment me for a little longer (until he starts losing his hair ). Maybe I'll stop showing up on these websites. Instead of worrying I could start building better relationships with friends, focus on my career, and have a lot more free time.

I wonder if I should buy my dream car with the money I was saving up for my HT?

Great advice above. DO YOUR RESEARCH and more RESEARCH on surgeons-- then consult with a short list of 5, then narrow done to 2-3 for personal consultations-- then make a educated decision. I would start your search list with the best in the industry (the all-star team).
As far as cost, it varies but most of the TOP surgeons range between $3.50-$4.00 a graft. Some, over 1500 range drops to $2 every FU over 1500.
Good to stay on Propecia, Rogaine, and MSM

Olsjar,
You are most welcome Bro. I'm glad you made a decision not to obsess over your minor hair thinning! It sucks your brother is throwing salt on your wound, but you may well be right that he will someday eat those words. It's funny how that works many times. My sister used to poke fun at my hair loss. Not any more though If you have a realistic view of yourself and your thinning situation, then it is not going to shock you when someone like your brother points it out -- although it may still hurt. You are smart to focus your energies elsewhere though. You would do well to improve your relationships with friends, focus on your career, and try to enjoy your free-time. Relationships (including with God) really are the most important part of life! Pursuing education and working hard in your chosen field will certainly reap benefits that will make your life go wayyy smoother. Utilizing your free-time to enjoy life, build relationships, and help other people will bring a balance and fulfillment that not everyone finds. Finally, if your dream car involves a high horse-power, high-torque V8 (or larger) engine, then I do recommend buying that pimp ride soon before gas prices climb too high up the cost curve. Life goes by, just don't let life pass you by...
GratefulHead

hey olsjar, i know how you fel, im pretty much in the same boat as you, im not blad or anything but i have a noticeable receding hairline and it pretty much has ruined me. I have been thinking about just going for it and having a small transplant and then keeping up on meds and msm as well as certain shampoo that blocks dht to maintain it. And if worse comes to worse and in ten years i do start to recede more i would just have laser hair surgery to remove the patch of hair that was transplanted. This is what it kinda has to come down too becuase living like this is torture.