Senior Member Neptune Posted March 8, 2007 Senior Member Share Posted March 8, 2007 Going in for between 2,000 and 2,500 (depending on yield - more if they can get em) with Dr. Epstein this coming Monday, March 12th. All my grafts will be in the front half of my scalp as I have no crown issues as of yet (43 years of age). Don't have a pic (that isn't doctored) but hope to get some before and afters from the day of that I can doctor up and put out there for you to see. Needless to say, I'm pretty excited after having lurked here since last Summer and taken the great advice from many of you to look at surgeons across the country, and not just focus on one that is close to home. That led to my choice of Dr. E., primarily cause I'm interested in good work with a good chance of fast recovery so as to be able to return to work in a couple of weeks unnoticed. Time will tell if that strategy works, but I'm delighted with how professional Dr. E and his staff have been up to this point. Thanks for all the advice and information! I would never have gotten to this point without your help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Neptune Posted March 8, 2007 Author Senior Member Share Posted March 8, 2007 Going in for between 2,000 and 2,500 (depending on yield - more if they can get em) with Dr. Epstein this coming Monday, March 12th. All my grafts will be in the front half of my scalp as I have no crown issues as of yet (43 years of age). Don't have a pic (that isn't doctored) but hope to get some before and afters from the day of that I can doctor up and put out there for you to see. Needless to say, I'm pretty excited after having lurked here since last Summer and taken the great advice from many of you to look at surgeons across the country, and not just focus on one that is close to home. That led to my choice of Dr. E., primarily cause I'm interested in good work with a good chance of fast recovery so as to be able to return to work in a couple of weeks unnoticed. Time will tell if that strategy works, but I'm delighted with how professional Dr. E and his staff have been up to this point. Thanks for all the advice and information! I would never have gotten to this point without your help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member NervousNelly Posted March 8, 2007 Senior Member Share Posted March 8, 2007 Best of luck with everything. I'm sure all will go well. Take care. NN Dr.Cole,1989. ??graftcount Dr. Ron Shapiro. Aug., 2007 Total graft count 2862 Total hairs 5495 1hairs--916 2hairs--1349 3hairs--507 4hairs--90 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member nobuzz4me Posted March 8, 2007 Senior Member Share Posted March 8, 2007 Good luck, your in good hands. Hope you have a fast recovery! Then, have patience with the waiting that follows. NoBuzz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Here I Grow Again Posted March 8, 2007 Senior Member Share Posted March 8, 2007 Best Wishes Neptune, you are definitely in good hands. Take some latin CDs in with you and you'll have the tech team in great spirits! Don't know if you've visited his offices during consult but if you have not had a chance to view his portfolio do so. It will be a great motivator for you to see what's in store for you... HIGA 2400 Grafts with Dr. Epstein 11/8/06 Nizoral 3X/week Rogaine foam 2x/day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Neptune Posted March 8, 2007 Author Senior Member Share Posted March 8, 2007 Thanks HIGA! Latin CDs huh? I'll see what I can find as I've pretty much just been loading up my IPOD with stuff I could listen to but not subject the whole group to. Do they like you to actually bring your own music, or is that just something they say to be nice? Have not been to his office. Did all my consults on line and on the phone with pics from all angles flying back and forth. I'll check out the portolio when I'm there. His web site is pretty impressive so seeing what else he has in his office should be good. Thanks for all the support. Looking forward to Monday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member rjvw Posted March 8, 2007 Senior Member Share Posted March 8, 2007 Neptune, Make sure you take photos. Bring a hand held mirror. Email me if you have any questions or concerns. You will be fine!! Ask Dr. E. about how best to limit or reduce the swelling that occurs around day 3-5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Neptune Posted March 8, 2007 Author Senior Member Share Posted March 8, 2007 Thanks rjvw. Never thought about the mirror, but I'll take one for sure. And I'll be sure to ask Dr. E about swelling control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill - Seemiller Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 Neptune, Good luck my friend. You will be in good hands. I hope you'll take some before photos and then some immediately post op photos and post them on the forum. I also hope you'll keep us updated with your progress and photos. Take it easy and relax this weekend! Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Neptune Posted March 9, 2007 Author Senior Member Share Posted March 9, 2007 Bill: Thanks for your support to us all during this process! I will for sure post pics of before and after for all to see. As for relaxing, my wife and I are flying to Miami Sat and we're going to spend the day Sunday just driving around enjoy the warm weather (hopefully). Then we'll head over to the office Monday morning and get things going. Really looking forward to getting this part done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Here I Grow Again Posted March 9, 2007 Senior Member Share Posted March 9, 2007 Oh yes, you can certainly bring in cds for everyone's enjoyment but mostly for your enjoyment of course. Lots of luck!! HIGA 2400 Grafts with Dr. Epstein 11/8/06 Nizoral 3X/week Rogaine foam 2x/day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member MrJobi Posted March 11, 2007 Senior Member Share Posted March 11, 2007 Good luck Neptune Just think. After your HT, you will be growing hair rather than losing. This is what keep my sanity as I wait for results! JOBI 1417 FUT - Dr. True 1476 FUT - Dr. True 2124 FUT - Dr. True 604 FUE - Dr. True My views are based on my personal experiences, research and objective observations. I am not a doctor. Total - 5621 FU's uncut! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Neptune Posted March 11, 2007 Author Senior Member Share Posted March 11, 2007 Going out to enjoy Miami today. Maybe going to head out to Key Biscayne or just go cruse the beach. An added side benefit from having this done in Miami this time of the year. Don't worry, I'll wear a hat! I'll check in with you guys hopefully tomorrow night, but we'll see. Thanks again for all they advice and support! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member irish homer Posted March 11, 2007 Senior Member Share Posted March 11, 2007 best of luck, Dr E is a gentleman. leave plenty of time to get to the office, the traffic can be a problem in the mornings. IH HT2 2570 grafts Dr Feller HT 2350 grafts Dr Epstein Finax 1mg per day nizoral 2% 3/week MSM 3000 mg / day TOTAL GRAFTS 4920 http://hair-restoration-info.com/eve/forums?a=albumtopic&TOPIC_OID=6751014913&f=2566060861 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Neptune Posted March 11, 2007 Author Senior Member Share Posted March 11, 2007 Hotel is only 3 miles from his office, so should be fine. Traffic around here is a bear though. They said to be there by 9:00 which shouldn't be too hard. Miami was great today. Went to Key Biscayne and South Miami Beach. Talk about traffic. Try Miami Beach! Great to get out and just get some sun. No burn though. Ready to go tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Middleson Posted March 11, 2007 Senior Member Share Posted March 11, 2007 Good Luck to you Neptune. All the best! _________________ 2967 Total Grafts w/ Dr. Cooley on 1/3/07 [1st HT] Hair Count = 5,427 My Hair Loss Weblog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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