rdg1982
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Would appreciate any feedback!
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This was the most stressful time, everything shedded, my surgeon said that was normal. The main focus at the time was to make sure the scalp was healing, he told me.to be patient and not worry about anything else. To not use regaine, or any other medication for the scalp. To continue washing and be patient.... I was reassured it was all looking normal and in time it would grow. The worst time ever ...very subconscious and wished I could go into hiding and fast forward to month 6!
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Yes it was a concern and it's perfectly normal to be worries about that. You just have to be careful and try to sleep on your back, it's pretty awkward at first but you do get used to it. But like I said, when you leave surgery everything is pretty secure, unless you do something really bad you'll be fine. With regards to scratching, it does itch, but I was given some saline to spray and that was fine.
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Photos. All shedded and very red
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It's is not as bad as you think. The grafts are solid and will not go anywhere but you need to obviously make sure you rest and don't put them through any 'stress'. If you follow the instructions you will be fine. It's tempting to not do so, but I was very strict about this and followed them to the dot. In terms of sleeping, I slept on my back, with a small cushion on the back of my head, I was averaging 4 hours of sleep but it was to be expected! I do have a job, I took two weeks off which was ok but it was obvious there was something to my head! I was shaving it bold for a few months prior so I just put it down to a heat rash. My job is very public Facing and thus was the most stressful part of the whole.thing. I won't lie, I looked awful. But you just got to think long term and get on with it.... More photos to follow....you can tell me.if it's worth it!!
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More progress a few days later
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Just more photos approx day 25. Note photos are from the days Note what looks like the bruising... Very purple and.i was back at work in a few days
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This was a week after using hibiscrub. Most of the pimples have disappeared now and shedding continues. Been informed this is normal. Quicker it sheds quicker it grows back. But I know what they mean by ugly duckling phase now...really self.consxious at this stage
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Spotted some pimples. Been told this is normal. The surgeon has suggested I use hibiscrub shampoo twice a day. Will see how this goes
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Pinkness still there. Here doesn't look.full but been.told it's normal
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first proper washing with shampoo and rubbing lightly
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Hi I was advised to put foam on my head and rinse. Not scrub. Some scabs fell off naturally. I didn't scrub until after 2 weeks.! I will update more photos shortly of my journey!
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After washing the front days 3-5 - washing consisted of making foam from.johnsons baby shampoo and then putting this all.over the scalp, leaving for 5 minutes and then repeating three times. After doing that for 2 days most of the scabs just came right off with minimal effort To get the foam right I would suggest you use an empty bottle, put a little bit of water and shampoo and then shake like mad!
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At this point it was very exciting but scary!
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A lot less pain and scarring than I thought
