I also met with Dr. Epstein in Miami and he told me the same thing, that I don't have a lot of donor hair to cover the front, top and large bald crown area. He suggested only about 1800 or so for my first HT. But it seems like not enough to be worth the bother. If and when I do it, I want more like 3000+ to fill in more. I appreciate his honesty, but I must say that I went home discouraged. I keep cutting my hair shorter, but I am approaching NW 5 or so and I am almost ready to just give up and shave my head.