Regular Member Johna1a Posted April 20, 2008 Regular Member Share Posted April 20, 2008 I had my first hair transplant on February 14th, 2008 (my Valentines Day gift to myself) and - fellow friends - the wait SUCKS! I bet that the first one is always the toughest, eh hair transplant vets?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Johna1a Posted April 20, 2008 Author Regular Member Share Posted April 20, 2008 I had my first hair transplant on February 14th, 2008 (my Valentines Day gift to myself) and - fellow friends - the wait SUCKS! I bet that the first one is always the toughest, eh hair transplant vets?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member THINinHOUSTON Posted April 20, 2008 Senior Member Share Posted April 20, 2008 just had one april 14th. I can only imagine..I am on the site constantly. were you able to keep any graphs or did they all shed? My Hair Transplant with Dr. Arocha - Hair Loss Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member hairbank Posted April 20, 2008 Senior Member Share Posted April 20, 2008 Yes- No question about it, the wait SUCKS! However, you KNOW they'll be popping, it's just a matter of when. I think the most theraputic thing for me while waiting for the grafts to grow was just helping others on the forum. I really enjoyed giving back. So, I encourage you to stay involved and help others with the information you've learned researching your HT. Happy growing..............oh, and I"m going to be behind each of you as I'm going in for HT #3 this Thursday Hairbank 1st HT 1-18-05 - 1200 FUT's 2nd HT 2-15-06 - 3886 FUT's Dr. Wong 3rd HT 4-24-08 - 2415 FUT's Dr. Wong GRAND TOTAL: 7501 GRAFTS current regimen: 1.25mg finasteride every other day My Hair Loss Weblog Disclaimer: I'm not a Doctor (and have never played one on TV ) and have no medical training. Any information I share here is in an effort to help those who don't like hair loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Johna1a Posted April 20, 2008 Author Regular Member Share Posted April 20, 2008 I was actually thinking about this very subject today and I am not 100% sure. As time passed, it seems that I have lost some of them, but I didn't take a photo and can't say for certain. I keep telling myself that it hasn't even been three months, but that doesn't make things easier!! That said, I can feel very small, fine hairs up there which I have been told are very blond. I hope that this is a sign of good things to come! Grow well my friend!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Johna1a Posted April 21, 2008 Author Regular Member Share Posted April 21, 2008 Originally posted by hairbank:Yes- No question about it, the wait SUCKS! However, you KNOW they'll be popping, it's just a matter of when. I think the most theraputic thing for me while waiting for the grafts to grow was just helping others on the forum. I really enjoyed giving back. So, I encourage you to stay involved and help others with the information you've learned researching your HT. Happy growing..............oh, and I"m going to be behind each of you as I'm going in for HT #3 this Thursday Thank you and I wish you happy growing as well! I also appreciate the fact that veterans like yourself reassure rookies like me that its going to grow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill - Seemiller Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 John, The first and second hair transplant left me very depressed between the 5th and 10th week. Not only was I waiting (somewhat impatiently I might add), but I experienced a lot of shock loss. I suppose you could say I spent a lot of time worried that it wasn't going to grow. So yes, I can completely relate to you! But rest assured, after 3 hair transplants, all of my hair eventually did grow and I would basically be completely bald now without them. The wait is hard, but the end result is worth it Best wishes, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member uncjim Posted April 21, 2008 Senior Member Share Posted April 21, 2008 "Sucks" pretty much sums it up, but it's like a pregnancy, you always go back because as it's worth the effort. I've been doing this for almost 30 years and it's never easy. UNC "Temples 'n Crowns Forever" Uncjim's Hair Loss WebLog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member hairthere Posted April 21, 2008 Senior Member Share Posted April 21, 2008 Keep in in mind too that while growth starts around 3-5 months, significant cosmetic results take at least 6-7 months and the appearance will continue to change and improve drastically up to a year and beyond. I am the owner/operator of AHEAD INK a Scalp Micropigmentation Company in Fort Lee, New Jersey. www.aheadink.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Johna1a Posted April 22, 2008 Author Regular Member Share Posted April 22, 2008 You guys are awesome, thanks! Bill, This Thursday will be week nine for me and i keep looking at myself in the mirror and think to myself, "this isn't working." Thank you all for the lesson on patience! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill - Seemiller Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Bill, This Thursday will be week nine for me and i keep looking at myself in the mirror and think to myself, "this isn't working." At least you are only thinking it and not screaming it like I was after my first surgery . Ok ok, maybe I wasn't screaming it, but I was very anxious :\ To get an idea of how you might progress, take a look at other patient pictures at your stage in the game. Feel free to click the link to my hair restoration journey below and then click on the links to my photo albums with monthly updated pictures. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member hairthere Posted April 23, 2008 Senior Member Share Posted April 23, 2008 "To get an idea of how you might progress, take a look at other patient pictures at your stage in the game." This is not always the best idea because some guys might start thinking their procedure was a failure if they don't look like another guy at x months. we have seen this happen a lot recently. just keep that in mind as you peruse others' results john. and good growing to you! I am the owner/operator of AHEAD INK a Scalp Micropigmentation Company in Fort Lee, New Jersey. www.aheadink.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Rambler Posted April 23, 2008 Senior Member Share Posted April 23, 2008 Keep in in mind too that while growth starts around 3-5 months, significant cosmetic results take at least 6-7 months Excellent point. After waiting so long for the first ones to appear, you see the first few hairs coming in and you get excited. More and more start coming in and you get used to them. You feel great about this but the next anticipation is when will all of the fine little hairs actually make a difference? So another waiting game starts. Just when you were out of the mirror, your right back in it again scrutinizing every little hairs length, thickness, and wondering where are all the other ones that should have started growing by now? When can I take this hat off? etc.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill - Seemiller Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 hairthere, You are 100% correct. Looking at other patient's progress can be a helpful guide but not a steadfast rule. Thanks for pointing that out! Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member uncjim Posted April 24, 2008 Senior Member Share Posted April 24, 2008 This is not always the best idea because some guys might start thinking their procedure was a failure if they don't look like another guy at x months. Amen. I followed Jotronic's progress my first time around and he left me in the dust and depressed. The kid's a phenom. UNC "Temples 'n Crowns Forever" Uncjim's Hair Loss WebLog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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