John Malloy

thanks guys for the support.

Spex, The doc has the pics that I sent to him at 7 months, why don't you post those also?

to all, By the way, from looking at my pre-ops, there is a huge improvement from 7 months ago. I wanted to mention this to be fair to the doc.But, I also want to mention that my goal with the second surgery was for it to be totally undectable, not "not as bad as before". Hopefully, in a couple of months I'll be there, but now I'm not. My goals of my posts are not to bash anyone, but to let anyone even considering a Ht to know what I'm going through. If I've read posts similiar to mine before having a Ht, I would not have had one--even if I have an excellent result in a couple of months. Does anyone really think that my goal of my Ht's was to sit on a website on a Sunday afternoon and vent my frustrations. Keep in mind the reason for my actions--Do you think I wanted this.

Freakin, Who did your ht, and how far along are you now? Thana, Thank you, I received your e mail, and I will send you pics by tomorrow. keep in mind, as I told you before in pics my hair looks really good. but in person its completely obvious. I mentioned before that more than one person, in the last month or so (since i've been hiding under the hat less) have asked me if I have plugs. Spex, As I feel Dr. Feller is completely genuine in his concern with my issue. I sincerely feel your not. Everytime I post, you respond with some post that "protects" you and the doc. Maybe, that is your job, but it does not help me all it does is makes me angry and want to lash back. Let's be clear: When I went to see Feller before my surgery, the only words mentioned to me were "easy fix". There was no mention of scar tissue, or no waivers about no guarantees for that matter. The only waiver that I ever signed was the day of my surgery, when I was $4,000 out if I decided to back out. That is an UNDISPUTABLE FACT AND ANYTHING TO THE CONTRARY WOULD BE AN OUTRIGHT LIE. It's really ashame, because I honestly believe the doc and I can either get me where I want to be or find another solution;but everytime I post your responses are just fuel thrown at a fire that I'm trying to put out. Trust me, I'm being extremely amicable relevant to my character. Simply because I kind of like the doc. But I can't stand your responses that have not an ounce of concern, but a pound of liability avoidence in them. My question's goal was, as I said, like a survey, I was curious who is actually happy with their HT and not just accepting it. I even went as far as stateing that IT MAY HAVE BEEN MY FAULT FOR NOT DOING ENOUGH RESEARCH, AND TAKING THE DOCS CONFIDENCE FOR AN EASY FIX AS GOSPEL..But, you tend to ignore that. Sorry, if this is harsh, but that is how I sincerely feel.

hey guys, Thanks for the support. But I guess it's my fault because I really did not think that a good HT came down to styling. I sincerely thought it was going to look completely natural except for a little lack of density. And even the lack of density I thought would not be visible to the naked eye. That's why I started this post to see how many people are happy with their HT. Kind of like a survey. Anyway, my issue is with both density and naturalness. But, I think I could live with my hair if it just looked like I was thinning. It seems like my hair is growing in straight rows- it looks like corn rowed stitches at this point. I am going to see the doc and Feller seems genuinely concerned. I'll be honest though. I don't know if the 3 hour drive has me stalling or if he tells me this is a good result. I really don't know if I can handle this much longer. my life has been a wreck since my first Ht in june of 08, and I think Feller's confidence may have given me false hope. Let's all pray the next couple of months are miracle months. Thana, for whatever reason my digital camera takes the photos with too much memory. If you give me a personal e mail address, I will forward you some pics. You can pm me the address. Thanks again guys--my wife is so tired of me worrying about this and its getting to the point that I'm upsetting her. She suggests I just shave it and not worry about the scar. She thinks more people notice the artificalness of the hair. Most people will think the scar is just a scar, but the hair screams fake.

I'm extremely curious. How many people on this forum that had one or more Ht's are actually happy with their result? I don't mean learned to accept it either. While I'm only 7.5 months from my repair, I was suppossed to be an easy fix. While my hair looks good in photos, in everyday situations, it's completely obvious that there is something going on up there.

Haircare, One more note, unfortunately, I don't have nerves of steel. Also, I did bring my doc's skills (Feller) into question. Man oh Man, I'm praying that in two months, I owe a big apology. Once Again, cross your fingers for me.

hair care, Man, I'm hoping that your a guardian angel keeping me sane. I believe you responded to one of my posts before, "how long until I'm hatless". If that was you, I'd swear that you were following me for the last couple of months. Anyway, once again, I feel like you. While I know I've been knocking my results for the last couple of months (keep in mind that I've had a horrible experience with my first Ht) At 7 months, while I'm not happy, I definitly notice a result. Thus, if I follow in your footsteps--WOW! I just can't imagine walking outside without being self conscious. Pray for me brother. And thanks for the post, it will give me some hope for the next 2 months atleast.

Hi to everyone, I just wanted to keep everyone informed about my situation. I've been speaking with Dr. Feller via PM the last couple of days, and he has been promptly communicating with me. He does appear geniunely concerned with my situation--which means alot to me. So, while I'm not totally happy with my results at this point, at the moment, I can honestly say that it does not appear that Feller is going to "leave me hanging" on this one. I just thought it was fair to mention that because I know I've been hard on him lately. So here is to transparency. And as I promised, I will keep this community updated as I move forward in this process-- whether the news is good or bad. I want to keep being honest. And while that may seem confusing to some of you that I'm posting both sides of the coin, I think it's only fair to you, me, and the Doc--if I document all things-- no matter how minute they may seem to be.

Jotronic, Excellent results. Was this guy just lucky? or when you guys state that you guarantee growth, results like this are typical? I'm thinking of another procedure in about 6 months or so, Ill be 13 months post op at that point, if I don't see a drastic improvement. Does an area worked on twice negate any guarantee?

Jotronic, Wow, I hate that guy, I wish I had half the growth he had at 7 months. That is what I thought I would look like at this point. I have a similiar balding pattern. Believe it or not this guy may have been a little worse than I, but he blows me out of the water now.

Lost my swagger, I just want to thank you for being so clear in your writing. Your basically saying what I've been trying to say for numerous posts, but your so much more concise and clear than I am. I, like you, get extremely "pissed off" when statements such as "Dr feller will '100% take care of the situation" are made by posters. Is Dr. Feller going to give him the year of his life back that GIR lost by hiding under a hat. Because if GIR's procedure went as it should have, there is no reason he should have not looked natural at 12 months post op. I guess that's just the lingo though. When the B-spot makes such posts that gives me the "illusion" that Feller is going to return 100% of the cost of the HT, and repair GIR at no cost for the trauma of the surgery with low yield. Think about it. What risks do the docs, and I'm not pinpointing Feller- I'm referring to all docs-- really take? " I'll "TRY" to repair you, but keep in mind that there are no guarentees:however, because you had to deal with the physical trauma of 50 staples in the back of your head for 2 weeks, and the emotinal pain of looking like a freak for 2 months. And you did all of this so you look pretty much the same as the day you walked in my office except the scar on the back of your head is a little bigger. For going through all of this for the last year and out of the kindness of my heart, we can do this all over-- same terms and conditions for a discount" What risk takers. I'm not trying to be a prick, but honestly feel that the Doc's recommened on this site should bear a little more of the risk, if they want to be perceived as ethical, and not strictly as oppertunists. The fact that anyone would even think that GIR's procedure is even somewhat acceptable not only makes me lose faith in the whole HT industry, but it also makes it obvious why I too am considered a negative poster. Maybe my expectations are too high, or maybe alot more people agree with me, but can't take the heckling when they post their honest opinion.

Hey GIR, I feel for you bro. Trust me I know exactly what your going through. I'm glad that I ran into your post because I'm experiencing a very similiar situation. I had a Ht in June of 08 which turned out horrific. After doing my research, I was pointed in Dr. Feller's direction. After all the accolades that I read about Feller, and the fact he himself told me that I'm an easy fix had me very confident about my repair with him. Unfortunately, 7 months later I'm very unsatisfied with the result. While my balding was not quite extensive as yours--I was an early 3, the hair line looks extremely stalky: however, it does not look bad in pics. Unfortunately, people don't conversate with me through camera lenses. While I'm still early and don't want to judge the HT prematurely, I honestly can't imagine such a significant amount of growth that I'll look natural on a sunny day---but who knows--. Anyway, I wish you luck in your journey to have a natural looking head of air. Just so you know that your not the only one on this journey. Man, I wish I could have my "natural" receding hairline back.

Hey Bill, I will post pics soon. But as you saw my pre ops don't even look that bad in pics. I'm still hoping for the best, but getting extremely anxious as time passes. Do you have any pics of someone with minimal growth at 6.5 months that turned out OK at 10 or later? It would really help.

very touching story, God bless you. That was very generous of you Dr. Feller.

6.5 months after my repair and I'm still hiding under a hat. I did attend one function about 3 weeks ago without a hat, and a friend of mine asked me if I had plugs. So much for me being overly concerned. My Ht still does not look natural 6.5 months after my repair with Feller.

I agree 100%. A ht was the worst decision I ever made in my life. And the worst part is that I was only an early NW3

Hair greedy, I think your jumping into a HT entirely too early. I had a very similiar hairline to yours at 35, and I totally regret my Ht. I actually had 2. One by a very unscrupulous doc and my second by Dr. Feller. Trust me, your risking too much--shock loss, an artificial hairline, a scar in your donar area. Keep in mind your best case scenario will look thin in certain lights. And at 31, you will be living under a hat for atleast 6 months minimum. My repair from Feller was over 6 months ago and my hair still looks wild. I'm just praying in a couple of months that I can go outside without a hat and feel comfortable. For you to give up a minimum of 6 months of your life, to me is insane. I would pay 20,000 for my old natural receding hair. My life has been a living hell since my first Ht, and even a doctor with a rep as good as Fellers did very little to help resolve my situation--It still looks fake and had very minimal growth if any at 6 months. Really Really think this one over. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me. I do not want anyone to go through what I've been going through since I had a Ht. Best of luck with whatever you do. I just wanted you to hear the story from both sides. I'm sure there are people happy with their Ht's. But I sincerely believe that because of the fact that your hair looks fine at this point that you are going to have high expectations that cannont be met. If you do go through with the Ht. MAKE SURE YOU SEE THE DOCS WORK IN PERSON--PICTURES ARE B.S. My hair looks great in pics, but horrible in person.

Hey spex, Do to the fact that I have an extremely similiar situation as slaps, I was wondering if he is happy yet? or how Dr. Feller addressed the situation? I know slaps is about 4 months ahead of me;therefore, it would be comforting to hear he looks good at this point, or the Dr. did right by him because I'm still unhappy with Feller's repair at 6 months,and hoping I'm happy at 10. Let me know.

My first Ht was done in june of 08. The doctor actually gave me my money back for my silence. What does that tell you? My second was done in March of 09 by Dr Feller who is suppossed to be one of the best. While I can't blame the doc for my hair line looking pluggy, at 5.75 months he did not alleviate the situation any either. So for now, I have nothing good to say about Ht's. I know, I know--it's still early, but with no hint at growth, things are getting real scary. I thought that I would be in a better situation by now. One thing that terrifies me is that the First Ht surgeon put 2 hair F.U's on my hairline--and to this day that is all I see. In other words, I know Feller did not put any 2's in the front and that is all that is there, so while people suggest that I may not be noticing the growth--I'm not because it's not there. Isn't the hairline where you see the first signs of growth?

Hair hope, you've been feeling them for months, but still don't see them? I, sadly, think that what your feeling is other hair pulled down--that sometimes feels like stubbles. If you felt stubbles a few months ago, that hair would surely have been visable by now.

spin 266, Those pictures are of me before my second ht. Trust me my hair looks a thousand times better in pictures. That is why I did not post any new pics yet because everyone will say that it does not look bad. Well, it did not look bad in the pics pre op either. Trust me, not one person I showed my Ht to thinks it looks natural. Anyway, thank you for the feedback, I appreciate it.

To all, Are there any repair patients that had no or very minimal growth at 6 months, and were then satisfied with their results at a later time? If so, how long until you saw growth? If you have any pics it will really help, I'm really losing hope. I know they say it's hard to see the growth, but I cant find one hair that is any thinner or shorter than my first HT, and the spacing between my hairs looks the same. I know everybody says wait, but I just can't imagine no growth now, and still being satisfied in a couple of months. Maybe, if I see a patient who went through this already it will give me hope.