Two reasons for this post:

1. Not many other people would appreciate how excited and happy I am with being very nearly 6 months post-op from a HT. For so many years I'd look into the mirror and sometimes get a bit bummed out from noticing a slow hairloss in my temples and my crown typical of MPB. Now when I look in the mirror I am genuinelly thrilled with watching this "reverse balding process". It really is like turning back the clock!

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2. I want to offer encouragment to anyone currently or soon to be going through the doldrums (2-5 months). I know firsthand how much that time sucks, but it does get better and better!

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Two reasons for this post:

1. Not many other people would appreciate how excited and happy I am with being very nearly 6 months post-op from a HT. For so many years I'd look into the mirror and sometimes get a bit bummed out from noticing a slow hairloss in my temples and my crown typical of MPB. Now when I look in the mirror I am genuinelly thrilled with watching this "reverse balding process". It really is like turning back the clock!

and

2. I want to offer encouragment to anyone currently or soon to be going through the doldrums (2-5 months). I know firsthand how much that time sucks, but it does get better and better!

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My Hair Loss Weblog

Hey Middleson, things should be starting arround now, any pics?
IH

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Middleson,

Glad to hear you are progressing nicely. I'm sure it will be an encouragment for those in the doldrums to see that the GOOD STUFF is coming.

The waiting part is really hard, but the end result is worth the wait.

Bill

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Hello irish homer & Bill!

I just broke down and purchased a digital camera so I'll be able to post some 6 months pics next week when I'll have more free time. I recall a thread here about how to take good pictures and I'll look that up & learn how to use the new digital & get the photos onto my computer & up on this website (I'm a little slower than you younger fellas with this computer and new technology).

I also promised Dr. Cooley and Ailene that I would make a trip to their office around my one year post-op point and have them take another photo under the sames lighting conditions/etc..

I suppose I might be easily amused, but this new hair growth stuff is really incredible. I am SO GLAD I found this site and was able to steer clear of the hair mills. Thank you again to everyone here for your honest feedback, your encouragment and for the time you give to helping people. I mean that.

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Middleson,

I'm really happy for you...and am glad we've been able to help you select a quality physician.

I look forward to seeing some photos!

Cheers bro,

Bill

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Middleson,

Reading your post was really encouraging. I recently had a procedure with Dr. Cooley also about month ago in May. I did a fair bit of research before picking a doctor and going forward with the procedure.

I told myself before hand that I wasn't going to be one those people who stare at the mirror 24/7 waiting for his grafts to grow every waking moment.... How wrong I was. I truely understand now how hard the waiting process really is.

So here I am waiting. A little bit nervous and very excited at the same time.

RP

Middlesson,
I'm happy for you man. As you probably know, some of us can relate to your excitement. Good luck. There's still more to come.

Gorp

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Ditto here

My 3rd HT is starting to grow at 3 months post op and everyday I have a BIG smile watching more and more hair grow in .. It has been a long time coming and I'm certainly enjoying the ride..

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Thanks for the responses.

I was just thinking about how far back the clock is at this point, and my best guess (from a vaguely clouded memory) would be about 7 years or so. In other words, I'm 47 now, and I'm guessing that my hair probably looks the way it looked when I was in my late 30's/early 40's. I'm thinking that when this whole process is done that my hair will likely look the way it looked in my early to mid 30's, and I will admit I'm very pleased with that!

While I am anxious for the end results, it is also interesting watching this transformation unfold (probably helps if you only inspect closely about once every week or so).

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