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interesting comment regarding protein. I'll have to try that. I'm taking biotin 300mg every other day, but haven't really noticed much of a difference.

Thanks for all the responses! I've started switching it up already where I'm wearing hats to class. Hasn't been a problems with profs and I sit in the back so not really an issue. Since I've been wearing the hats, my friends have been goofing off, but that has decreased somewhat. So, hopefully I won't have a reason to lay someone down if they mess with the hat post-op! I do have native hairs in the recipient hair. I'm classified as a NW 5, but have the hairline. I thought about requesting to not have the recipient area shaved, but I've read that its better to shave it down and makes the process easier. The way I look at it, whatever gives me the best possible result is what I'll gow with. So, shaving it is. Also the donor area length is approx a 3.5 blade, so not problems hiding the HT. All, I do now is get a taper. Thanks for all the advice, I appreciate it!

I'm currently a grad student and am scheduled to get my HT with Dr. Feller at the end of March. Since I don't really have the 2-3 weeks "away" from school, any suggestions on possible stories as to why I'm always in a baseball cap (especially one that is big for my head)? Theoretically, I could just go to class and come back. But all my friends know that I'm usually out and about. Plus, I have a roommate. Its obvious that I have a receding hairline and a little short in the crown, but needless to say, no one really knows the extent of my situation because of Toppik (and lots of it). Thoughts/Suggestions are appreciated.

I'm currently a grad student and am scheduled to get my HT with Dr. Feller at the end of March. Since I don't really have the 2-3 weeks "away" from school, any suggestions on possible stories as to why I'm always in a baseball cap (especially one that is big for my head)? Theoretically, I could just go to class and come back. But all my friends know that I'm usually out and about. Plus, I have a roommate. Its obvious that I have a receding hairline and a little short in the crown, but needless to say, no one really knows the extent of my situation because of Toppik (and lots of it). Thoughts/Suggestions are appreciated.

Interesting points, especially about looking down. I'm back in school and expecting to get my HT done at the end of March. Since, I kinda/sorta have to do some studying/reading, is this going to be a problem?

Thanks for clarifying!

Guys, I've been reading various posts and I'm a bit confused on the scar issue. Do scars stretch after the HT? If so, how do you limit the stretching? Thanks!

Guys, I've been reading various posts and I'm a bit confused on the scar issue. Do scars stretch after the HT? If so, how do you limit the stretching? Thanks!

Bill- You suggested not to engage in activities that would put pressure on the post-surgery donor area. Could you give a few examples as to what you mean? Thanks.

Why does it matter if you are over 30 years old or not?

Thanks for the replies guys, very good information. notgoing: say G-Q-N-D-N slowly and keep repeating it faster...you'll get it.

I was reading a write-up of Dr. Feller's office visit and noticed that he uses staples instead of sutures. Any idea why? If you have gone through a procedure with Dr. Feller that involved staples, what was the pain level like during and post-op. I'm assuming you had to go back to the office to have them removed.

how was the pain level during the op until today?

If its that much of a concern, how about sprinkling some Toppik?

Thanks for all the suggestions and comments! I picked up the foam this afternoon and just put some on this evening. It doesn't have the slick oily feeling like the old one did, which is a plus. I also picked up the Nizoral 1% and ordered Revita which I will cycle between. Let's see how this works out.