Senior Member canadian_buba Posted January 14, 2009 Author Senior Member Share Posted January 14, 2009 Mr. GQ Thanks for your message. Last nights win helped pass the time and Im wishing for the same tonight. However the playoff picture looks bleak! Lots of time to heal then grow! Cheers Canadian_buba 3500 Grafts Dr. Rahal Jan 12 09 My Hair Loss WebLog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member wantego Posted January 14, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted January 14, 2009 Enjoy your down time like a vacation. I wish you the best of luck with every one of your 3054 grafts. I hope they grow like trees! 4374 grafts-7/2/2008-Dr Rahal 485 singles 2336 doubles 1526 triples 16 quads 9809 total hairs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member canadian_buba Posted January 14, 2009 Author Senior Member Share Posted January 14, 2009 Thanks Wantego! I will keep you posted! Rahal mentioned you during the procedure! You are becoming a legend! Talk to you soon. Cheers Canadian_buba 3500 Grafts Dr. Rahal Jan 12 09 My Hair Loss WebLog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member canadian_buba Posted January 17, 2009 Author Senior Member Share Posted January 17, 2009 Hey guys I have posted my day 4 pics! A few questions: 1. Should I still be sleeping at a 45 degree angle as the swelling has now gone down, but I dont want to mess with the grafts? 2. When is a good time to shave the rest of my hair? (I wish I did it before) 3. Honestly when do you think is a safe time to wear a loose hat on my head? Please Advise. Canadian_buba 3500 Grafts Dr. Rahal Jan 12 09 My Hair Loss WebLog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member ShavedDethMonk Posted January 17, 2009 Regular Member Share Posted January 17, 2009 Looks less raw than first day post op. Dont have any answers here for you Buba just a question about Dr.Rahal's approach with you. Did he do alot of work in the center of you frontal region or did he concentrate mostly on the sides/ temple recession area? Looks like you'll have a strong front hairline now. Keep us updated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member ReadyForChange Posted January 17, 2009 Regular Member Share Posted January 17, 2009 buba: Congratulations! You'll be healing in no time. Keep us posted with your progress.. Dr. Rahal - 4069 Grafts - December 11, 2008 1's - 720, 2's - 2197, 3's - 1152 = Total Hair - 8570 Proscar 1 mg - Rogaine 5% - Nizoral 1% (3 times a week) My Hair Loss WebLog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member canadian_buba Posted January 17, 2009 Author Senior Member Share Posted January 17, 2009 SDM Rahal focused on re building a natural looking hair line, and filling in the recession areas at the sides. I beleive the frontal area has 550 grafts a side. He did but hair back in the areas where my current hair is or will become weak! The hair line and filling in the blanks was my main goal! I do understand that if the balding does continue I will need further procedures. RFC Thanks! I look forward to being able to have a normal shower and putting a hat on my ugly head while waiting for growth! I will keep you posted for sure! I look forward to following your progress! Cheers Canadian_buba 3500 Grafts Dr. Rahal Jan 12 09 My Hair Loss WebLog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill - Seemiller Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Canadian_buba, You don't have to sleep at a full 45 degrees, but it's a good idea to sleep slightly elevated if possible. Personally, I shaved my donor hair down to match the recipient area only 4 or 5 days after surgery. But you have to be very careful, especially if you have sutures. In my opinion, it's probably better to wait until after 10 days. And don't run clippers over the recipient area for at least 2 weeks. You can start wearing a very "loose" hat immediately after surgery. You can go back to wearing a snug fitting hat after 10 days. Best wishes, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Eman Posted January 17, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted January 17, 2009 CB- 1. I slept at 45-degrees for two weeks or until the grafts were secure (they say they are secure at 10-days, I just wanted to be sure). 2. Again, I waited until a little after I got my sutures removed at the two week mark. It felt liberating to be at an even length. 3. I waited two weeks before heading out of the house and wore a hat every time out after that. Happy Healing! My initial HT thread: done and done!! Check it out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member canadian_buba Posted January 19, 2009 Author Senior Member Share Posted January 19, 2009 Hey guys I have posted recent pictures of the healing process if your interested in checking it out! Cheers Canadian_buba 3500 Grafts Dr. Rahal Jan 12 09 My Hair Loss WebLog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member wantego Posted January 19, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted January 19, 2009 Originally posted by canadian_buba:Hey guys I have posted recent pictures of the healing process if your interested in checking it out! Cheers Hey Buba (I like saying that name), How do you like seeing the outline of a hair line even at this very early stage? 4374 grafts-7/2/2008-Dr Rahal 485 singles 2336 doubles 1526 triples 16 quads 9809 total hairs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member canadian_buba Posted January 19, 2009 Author Senior Member Share Posted January 19, 2009 Wantego, I love it! I have not had hair in some of these spots in 10 years so needless to say I am very happy! Im looking forward to getting my hair trimmed on the same day at the stitches are removed. Dr. Rahal said that he will do it for me when I visit the clinic! I know these little fella's are going to fall out sometime soon, but I cant wait for them to grow back! Thanks for asking! I hope you are well! Cheers Canadian_buba 3500 Grafts Dr. Rahal Jan 12 09 My Hair Loss WebLog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member dannyskywalker Posted January 20, 2009 Regular Member Share Posted January 20, 2009 hey brother, I just looked at your pics and things look great! congrats! you will have awesome results in the next 3-7 months. I get wicked jelousy when I see the newer Rahal patients, digging those subtle "widows peaks". that and my thinning patch are my next order of business for number 2. good growing to you! 2998 grafts/ Dr. Rahal/ 9/11/2007 My Hair Loss Weblog - Hair Transplant with Dr. Rahal Pretty damn happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member thanatopsis_awry Posted January 20, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted January 20, 2009 As is the consensus, the work looks good and the gameplan is great -- yor going to be thrilled! Enjoy the ride for all it is, and appreciate those beuts once they sprout! Keep up the good updates, appreciated! ----------- *A Follicles Dying Wish To Clinics* 1 top-down, 1 portrait, 1 side-shot, 1 hairline....4 photos. No flash. Follicles have asked for centuries, in ten languages, as many times so as to confuse a mathematician. Enough is enough! Give me documentation or give me death! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member canadian_buba Posted January 20, 2009 Author Senior Member Share Posted January 20, 2009 danny, Thanks bro! I am loving the little widows peak! A little artistic signature from Rahal! Thana, I plan on enjoying the ride! Cant beleive hair is going to grow back! I can hardly wait! I will continue to post results! Cheers and enjoy the hair! Canadian_buba 3500 Grafts Dr. Rahal Jan 12 09 My Hair Loss WebLog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member wantego Posted January 20, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted January 20, 2009 Originally posted by canadian_buba:Wantego, I love it! I have not had hair in some of these spots in 10 years so needless to say I am very happy! Im looking forward to getting my hair trimmed on the same day at the stitches are removed. Dr. Rahal said that he will do it for me when I visit the clinic! I know these little fella's are going to fall out sometime soon, but I cant wait for them to grow back! Thanks for asking! I hope you are well! Cheers Buba, You are very lucky to live so close to the doctor. I think it is great you can have him take your sutures out and trim your hair for you. I bet it is an exciting time for you. I remember my first 2 months seemed to go a little slow but months 3-4-5-6 have seemed to fly right by. 4374 grafts-7/2/2008-Dr Rahal 485 singles 2336 doubles 1526 triples 16 quads 9809 total hairs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member canadian_buba Posted January 20, 2009 Author Senior Member Share Posted January 20, 2009 Hey guys! Post op day 7 pics are now up! Let me know what you think.. For anyone who has not had a HT or will be please dont hesitate to ask questions! Wantego, I love being in the same city as Dr. Rahal, it really does make it much easier! Cant wait for the next few months to fly by! Cheers Canadian_buba 3500 Grafts Dr. Rahal Jan 12 09 My Hair Loss WebLog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Mr. GQ Posted January 20, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted January 20, 2009 looks awesome my friend and i'm sure it will turn up great. how much longer with the vitamin e hassle??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member canadian_buba Posted January 20, 2009 Author Senior Member Share Posted January 20, 2009 I think I need the vitamin E at least until 14 days post op. Its messy but feels so good! I notice the top of the head gets very dry after the bath. After that I think I will turn to 100% Aloe Vera as per Eman's suggestion. Thanks! Canadian_buba 3500 Grafts Dr. Rahal Jan 12 09 My Hair Loss WebLog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member wantego Posted January 20, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted January 20, 2009 Hey Buba I noticed on your web blog your hair count looks off. It says: 1's 692 2's 1938 3's 422 Total 3052 I think the correct total would be 5834 hairs not 3052. 4374 grafts-7/2/2008-Dr Rahal 485 singles 2336 doubles 1526 triples 16 quads 9809 total hairs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member canadian_buba Posted January 20, 2009 Author Senior Member Share Posted January 20, 2009 Wantego Your correct! Thanks for the heads up! Cheers! Canadian_buba 3500 Grafts Dr. Rahal Jan 12 09 My Hair Loss WebLog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member canadian_buba Posted January 23, 2009 Author Senior Member Share Posted January 23, 2009 Hey Everyone, Well I will be 14 days post op on Monday and will be getting the stitches removed and my hair buzzed. I know there are many threads on this site about wearing a hat! However it still concerns me! I will need to wear a hat to work and I find the very loose hats look silly! Do you think that at 14 days post op I can wear a more fitted hat? Also do you think it is safe to wear a beanie? Please advise.. (One worried HT newbie) Ps. I want to protect these litle guys, however need to return to normal life activities! Canadian_buba 3500 Grafts Dr. Rahal Jan 12 09 My Hair Loss WebLog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member canadian_buba Posted January 26, 2009 Author Senior Member Share Posted January 26, 2009 Just posted pre stitch removal pics! Canadian_buba 3500 Grafts Dr. Rahal Jan 12 09 My Hair Loss WebLog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member wantego Posted January 26, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted January 26, 2009 Buba I see a lot of similarities in how your scabs look and how my scabs looked. I dont always see that with everyone. I bet you will sleep a lot better with those stitches out. As far as the hat goes I believe in babying your investments as much as possible even if it means looking silly for a little while. That may just be me since I'm extra cautious. Here are my 2 thoughts on the hat idea for you. 1. If you are going to wear a hat loosen it from the back totally before lifting it from the front. I read that advice on these boards and it made a lot of sense. 2. Since you are so close to Dr Rahal maybe swing by with the hats you are considering and ask him which are OK. 4374 grafts-7/2/2008-Dr Rahal 485 singles 2336 doubles 1526 triples 16 quads 9809 total hairs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member canadian_buba Posted January 26, 2009 Author Senior Member Share Posted January 26, 2009 Wantego, Thanks for the advice, I plan on bringing all my hats with me today to Rahals office to see what he says about them. I will let you know. Cheers Canadian_buba 3500 Grafts Dr. Rahal Jan 12 09 My Hair Loss WebLog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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