Joey1975

Thanks Gillenator, I did not have too much existing hair although some in parts. I realize this may advance shockloss and I hope that can be avoided. And I agree, it is important to get help on all fronts. I am more worried that somehow all of this has injured the new grafts. Would the grafts be considered secure? Wouldn't the grafts be already heading into the resting phase at 3.5-4 weeks? Thanks

Hi Community, Unfortunately about 3.5-4 weeks after my transplant (starting to shed) I experienced some very bad news regarding my business. Long story short it caused a major stressor to the point where I was having some distinct and sustained panic attacks over the last couple of weeks. There has been a tremendous lack of sleep and I have lost some weight, but with all things, thigs too shall pass (I have grabbed a few xanax to see my through the worst) Having thought about it, I guess my concern is this type of stress relatively early in the process. Yes, for three weeks things were fine in the critical early post-op period. But now, for example, there were have been surges in adrenalin (fight/fight) that have been knocking me about, rapid heart beat, etc.. I believe adrenalin constricts blood flow etc. etc. and I wonder if I have done harm to my transplant outcome. I always read about smokers who might do the same for similar reasons, but I assume this is not quite the same physiological point of view. I would welcome opinions on this (yes, I know, one has to wait and see to a certain extent but surely some doctors and others might comment). Thanks.

Thanks Atticus, I guess my specific question is if the grafts can "die" if the scabs are left on too long as the article claims.

Hi Folks, I'm about a month out from a transplant (1800 front third) with a clinic in Florida. Their post op instructions are pretty conservative and I did not start massaging the recipient area to break up the scabs until several weeks out. I know there is a lot of different instructions for each doctor out there. I have a lot of white scabs (fairly sticky) that are still coming off, although progress is good. My only concern is that I came across this post from someone who noted that scabs left on too long can "suffocate" and kill the grafts underneath if left on too long: http://www.articlesbase.com/hair-loss-articles/problem-with-scabs-after-surgical-hair-transplants-im-suffocating-i-cant-breathe-2747803.html Any thoughts on this?