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Old 08-13-2010, 12:38 PM
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I changed my mind, the waiting is the toughest part. However, the first 2 weeks is the most stressful/worrisome.
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Old 08-13-2010, 10:19 PM
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Saving up the cash for a hair transplant was the most difficult part [for me]. Thankfully, I've finally saved up the money and I'll be getting a HT next month.

I actually look forward to the waiting that everyone is complaining about
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Old 08-14-2010, 01:17 AM
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I remember them giving me the shots. I was told they were ready to be given and I stupidly put my arm out. "No that's not where they're going".
At least you didn't drop your pants ...
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Old 08-14-2010, 02:25 AM
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Worst part for me was the incisions made to get the donor strip. Not so much the pain since you're all numbed up but the noise (I should have worn headphones!) and the thought of what was happening (I should have thought of my puppy!).
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Old 08-15-2010, 01:07 PM
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Worst part for me was the incisions made to get the donor strip. Not so much the pain since you're all numbed up but the noise (I should have worn headphones!) and the thought of what was happening (I should have thought of my puppy!).
Waiting has my vote for being the most difficult part of the process... Although hair_me_out nailed it, hearing the strip removal (no pain) and visualizing it was a bit unnerving. That and the shots prior to are a very close second and third.
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Old 08-15-2010, 01:13 PM
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Well I had mine 48 hours ago but definitely the initial anesthesia was not too pleasant and now the hiding the wound and recipient area is an interesting game until the sutures come out. I am going to be a bit reclusive as I've told no family of my decision, I just want to quietly heal and grow and see if anyone notices.

So far the baseball cap and bandannas have not summoned suspicion, must be a sign I wore them to much.
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Old 10-30-2010, 08:23 AM
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The 8 years of life BEFORE having the time and money to do it were pretty painful I would say..... Other than that, the most painful was the staple removal (a total of 3 minutes), the first night of sleep (not painful, just uncomfortable), and any stretching i within a week post-surgery.

Stay home during your ugly duckling period. Theres a million shows and movies free online, take advantage of it.
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