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A week after my staples were out , I headed to the gym on the doctor's allowance. Generally I avoided crunches-flat/incline/decline bench press- squats other than that you should be good. If you feel a strain on the scar, then avoid it. Generally I was back in full force 4 weeks later, no issues, no stretching thus far and I am 6 weeks out. Actually I found myseld arching my back on standing exercises, to release tension from my upper body. -Walking? -Running - 3 miles? 10 miles? :cool: -Lifting weights - Machines? Free weights? Moderate:cool: -Abs - Leg raises? Crunches? Sit-ups?:eek: -Whitewater rafting? Not sure, would be wearing snugg head protection so I would avoid. -Wall-climbing? Heeeh, too much head tilting looking for the next best grip so I would leave it for a bit. My two cents. Hope it helps.

Smgrl, your crown looks pretty good from your pre-op pics. How long have you been on Propecia? How come you decided for ht hair in that area as well?

I wouldn't worry, you went to one of the best HT clinics and just saw your weblog so it is looking better, if anything you are lucky you had no shock loss, but still think there is some improvement. Happy Growing.:cool:

Agonizing pain the waiting. LOL! Been the Zappos route but for beanies, so soon I need to hit the caps. Still pretty rough weather in NY so I can pull it off for a month or so. Will need to revert to the cap from then on. Had some shock loss on the donor area and unsure on the recipient as I have never had it so short, plus I can't say what is native and what might have stayed on. I am assuming nothing so just the waiting game! Happy Growing.

Hairthere, how you doing, any updates?

Fritz, Looks amazing to me. Thanks for month by month expectations post...I needed some sense knocked into me. I am nearly 6 weeks and was getting impatient and thinking of the worst.

Hey Dan, can you post the link to the thread about concealers. I was aware dermmatch could be a problem, but is toppik on the same boat? All I have found is that the use of toppik is ok as long as its in moderation.

Great coverage... Only half-way as well:cool:

Cheers Jobtronic. I did some scouting and I was able to find your elaborate posting on this subject. Very comforting.

Scar very decent. I slapped Bio-Oil twice a day and Vit E oil on the grafts. I can't say if it helps but redness was gone after week and a half, scar is as you see it. I was wearing a beanie everywhere I went up and until I buzzed ( week 4 ), only person who knew was my mises. Its a tough one, you can fess up and get the banter which will only last as long as everything looks a bit off. I guess you know your mates best. Its usually not them that will give you a hard time but news travels fast so the wider circle might include some tards who will throw in a comment or two. What I am certain, all of them will join in on the piss take, but a few after a few drinks will ask you questions and you will see they are not be being inquisitive but investigating. If you can cover you grafts with the hair behind, cool, otherwise from my own experience, after 4 weeks buzz, toppik and good as golden.

Much appreciated ttp, I hate flash pictures. I am no sure where the consensus stands on whether they highlight true hair loss or just magnify the effect. I guess prepare for the worst.

Mate, absolutely natural. This is my post 7 days after my procedure... http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/159582-post-op-worries-tell-me-you-have-been-there.html Hope you can see all this part of the process and you are well on your way to recovery and fill up those temples. Judging from your photos it seems we had pretty similar grafts placements.

He has been busy;should consider starting a shuttle service from JFK and LGA. Welcome aboard and kick back for a few days before the mind starts running!

Mine looked identical along with the redness. The pain/discomfort I experienced also lasted until the day I removed them, plus I don't think I had a decent night sleep after the Vicodin prescription run out... Staples out, everything starts to get better. I am sure you have read before, but aloe vera gel took away some of that discomfort. Good luck!

Gents, jumping on-board as a fellow February Feller client, week 4 and hairthere must have been in the day...just finished buzzing my do as I couldn't sport what I was left with . Your coverage looks bang on and well distributed. Dan72, a few more hours to go and ya can call it a night.

So, I couldn't handle the layer of hair that covered my newly inserted grafts, not only from an aesthetic perspective but simply the effect of anticipation it created to see sprouts of new hair along with the ultimate expectation for them and native to grow superbly fast to my normal length. Took the clippers stuck the 3/8" comb and buzzed it all off. Honestly I wasn't sure what is considered grade 3 but I must have hit it bang on borderline for scar visibility. I don't believe you can see the scar per say, but simply the layer of missing hair following the surgery, or added missing strands due to shock loss. The hair you see is native hair , although I may have hung on to a few winner grafts but its impossible to say. Either way , I feel ten times better and after some toppik, pretty much back to normal. First image is current state- sorry about the blurry picture but my weblog has one with a close up and better detail. Second image is the scar, again blurry but added flash to highlight the line. Third image , after toppik and normal lighting conditions. ADDED:Fourth image: Full on flash...before toppik. I know, cringe worthy.

What a quote!

Hey rws, hope your holding up bro. How come you bumped up to 2.5 mg?

Conundrum29, I has been mentioned before but it has to be said, the worst part of an HT is the actual wait. This is simply a result of all the free time and continuous search of negative experiences. You chose an experienced surgeon, you followed all post-op instruction to the tee so now we have to do the hardest, focus on getting on with life and re-visit at the 6 month mark. I had a bit of shedding, but in the few hairs here and there, nothing more. If you are experiencing more than you contact your doc just for an ease of mind.

Maybe also be a sense of guilt, as I don't consider myself vain or obsessed with looks; I just wanna keep my freakin hair!

Well said, I surfed this board like no other. Now I can relate and happy to contribute as a sense of gratitude for the choice it helped me make. It seems stuck at home as part of the down-time is harder than imagined, going over and over if you made the right decision as opposed to just bitting the bullet and shaving. Just as Tao sais, 4-8 months from now we will be elated with the results and regretting we didn't take the step sooner.

Started 1mg every day and within a few days I could notice the standard side-effects. Now, this was probably down to Propecia but most certainly a combination of the mind games from the threads relating to how it has destroyed people's libido. During the course I could maintain but wasn't as before plus semen was more liquid. I held on and at the three months mark , everything went back to 100% normal plus I the noticeable gains on hair thickness and retention. Testicle pain at the beginning was part of the deal as well. I reckon you you monitor your body and if you see literally adverse reactions, then considere limiting the dose and see how you recover. Trial and error. Usually response to dosages can be realised in a week, or at least in my case.

Hi guys, so I am one full week after my HT and looking good, no swelling, redness has gone but still very uncomfortable with those staples. Monday they will be out and I will be feeling so much better. So naturally, all I do is go through the board searching the standard questions realting to graft survival/ post-op instruction but somehow my research has taken a turn and I have been narrowing my search to unpleasant experience and/or dissatisfied outcomes, thus stressing myself , Mahair being the one that really painted a bleak picture. I wish him the best and hopefully he can remedy his situation. Am I part of the very few who is asking the "What have I done ?" question and imagining all worst possible scenarios. One day till the weekend! Have a good day guys.

What a result!

Thanks Spex. I sent you an email regarding the same questions since you are Dr. Feller's right hand man and his office is closed over the weekend. Hope that was cool with you. I am planning to begin a photo blog, can I simply ask Dr. Feller for my pre-op pics?