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Yep- I think I'll be watching it again too. It's a movie that I can "relate" to. To get to that "groove" where everything is "okay" in life MUST be a good feeling. I can't really say that I'm 100% there, but I can see the light at the end of the tunnel... (But hey- It ain't too bad where I'm at, at the moment either- ) PEACE BROS! May the Schwartz be with you!

Vocor1- Thanks for the post. I feel pretty good about my decisions as of late. I also am very glad and happy to be posting here, and I believe in "the cause"... What a great place to get information, and real life experiences from real people... Regrets? Not a one. Each day just seems to get better- BUT- I keep thinking of that movie- American Beauty. Kevin Spacey finally finds "peace" in his life- Finally feels good about himself, and where he is in his life... Then BLAMMO! Shot in head. I gotta watch my back, man! Anyway- Thanks again- You're doin' the same thing too- Keep it up! Pic- Right on- You gotta watch your back too! You're on the right path- Keep it up- We're like a "band of brothers" here- Good support, jokes, thoughts, etc...

Mrs. Futzy here!! NO - believe it or not he didn't put me up to it. He wasn't even home at the time! He *is* a babe you know... ;o) Mrs. Futzy

Unc- Oh yeah- Thanks- You're a babe too!

What the...??? I didn't read that quote! I'll have to go back and re-read. How sweet! Jeez- I may just have to take the lady out- Trow a burger down her troat- Don't mean nuthin' to me... Futzy

You know- This whole thing can kinda snowball on you- A vicious cycle... I never got to a point of being an alcoholic, but I can see where depression can send you there... Feeling bad about yourself and beating yourself up is just not healthy. It's much better to feel good- Anyway- I knew you weren't talking about me- But the vivid description sure did remind me of my before picture... Eeeeeew... Pee-shiver... brrrrr.... Just thinking about it...

Geez... do I have to do everything??? just kidding- I should have left links... here: MSM article discussion link

I have had no work done in my crown. But I am trying an experiment now. I've been on Proscar for a year, and THAT alone seems to have helped a bit. But I have now included Minox 5%. I have also heard that Avodart (rather than Proscar) has a WAY better chance at re-growing in that area. I'm not 100% sure I want to switch (as it's still pretty new on the market) but I may. I am aslo taking 3-4000mg of MSM AND using Trimedica MSM shampoo. (I'm mostly doing that to see if it helps my new HT grow in faster than last time.) MSM grows hair (and fingernails) faster and stronger. It also makes your hair soft and shiney- What the heck- I thought it would be fun to see what happens, you know?

You're in good hands with Shapiro, my man! Futz

"The thing is, once married--if it ever happens--I'm NOT going to be thinking, "OK. GREAT! Now I can let the ol' bod go to POT" and gain 40 pounds, a huge beergut, gigantic ass, flabby arms, pudgy face, rotting teeth, stinkbreath, bed farts and BALDO." Instead of beating around the bush- Why don't you just say who you are referring to? FUTzy-Before! lol... I agree with what you are saying- You know- I did "go to pot" in a way. I was a bit depressed about my hair, so I ate- Then I was depressed about my weight- So I ate more. Then, I would be depressed- So I drank. Then ate- drank...(not saying alcoholic drinking, but enough to be "not healthy") Now- I look the best (not saying much, I know) that I have since before I met my wife. I think it was just a phase, but deep inside I want to have a nice appearance for myself (1st) and my wife (2nd). I now have more hair than I did when we met, and weigh less than I did when we met. (180 rather than 227) I'm all over it, baby- Life and pride in your appearance doesn't end with marriage-

Jenn- that's true- I buy that- Just because male pattern baldness is the "norm"- Well- maybe not THE norm, but A norm... Although it's still not easy to see your little buddies bail on you...

Unlike Jo, I don't look like a criminal- So I had no problem with a birth certificate and DL. When they asked my business in Canada, I said, "Going up for surgery". The guy said, "eyes or hair?". Pretty common I guess... They just waved me on through. I'm a blonde haired blue eyed Swede too- I'm sure that helps rather than hinders... BUT- I'd hate to be detained if a passport would help... IF you have time to get one...

I HATE it when that happens... I'm so screwed now...

Futzy - your arse is grass! This is your WIFE! LOL, you little stinker. ;o)

I've been married for 10 years. My wife doesn't care either way... But, since I am the good guy that I am, I am thinking of my second wife... I haven't found her yet, but I want to make sure that I look my best...

Pretty groovey, Marsha! That graft calculator is pretty cool. I think that you should have something in there explaining that slider though- Just to illustrate what 45/cm2 looks like compared to 25/cm2. So the user has an idea of the difference. The regulars here know, but the newbies may be clueless. Pretty awesome though! Keep it up!

Lookin' Good Ttaco- What a difference! You're a sexy BEAST! Keep growin' Futzy

True- Look, read and study. The best starting point in the mean time is the Propecia. Proscar is the same thing if you cut it into 1/4's. It's a lot cheaper. I buy from a Canadian pharmacy and pay $11.00usd per month for proscar.

Jo- I know, man- Sorry... I asked before I left Vancouver, and (can't remember her name- Sorry if you're reading this!) the gal who was going over post-op instructions with me told me this trick... After having them out, though, I called Doug and told him to make sure that this memo gets on the post-op flyers... PDM68- Maybe that one side had some left-over scabbing? I really scrubbed and scrubbed when shampooing all week. Even did a little bit of scratching in the last couple of days... Glad it helped- Rock on and heal away! Let the good times roll!

PDM68- Woohoo! I'm glad I caught SOMEone in time! Woohoo! (slapping myself on the back...) When my wife took mine out, she sat indian-style on the floor with my forhead on her ankles. I told her to go and not stop for anything. It was a lot easier than that 1st time. DUDE! Come tomorrow, you'll be FREEEEEEE! Those last couple of days I was ready... Have fun!

Oh alright... I give- You win! Hat's off! That's pretty funny and gross. I think you'd fit in to one of my family gatherings. We're probably brothers... jeez...

Oh I know... Nasty... Throw it in a pan with some eggs and country fried potatos...

Yup- Big arse piece of hairy bacon... (oh- I'm sorry... I had to...)

Ahhhhhhh... What a nice feeling to have them out! Last time- 3000 grafts 58 staples. This time- 2200 grafts 73 staples. ZOWIE! Anyway- Here's an important tip for anyone taking them out- Do your best to have all scabs gone, and take a nice warm shower prior to removal. It seems to soften the scalp quite a bit. The 1st time I did not do this, and every staple "stung" coming out. THIS time, half of them I didn't feel anything. The other half I felt, but no big deal. There were only about 5 that were stingers. (nothing that makes you bite your tongue off- they just smart a bit...) Anyway- Just a pointer! (Oh- I also had a nice Nerf Football to squeeze just in case...) Futzyhead