Regular Member jabba Posted April 20, 2008 Regular Member Share Posted April 20, 2008 I had 3139 graphs by Dr. Cooley on 4-18-08. Everything went great. He said to sleep normal and gave me a few surgical caps. I wore just the cap the first night while sleeping on my stomach making sure not to let my graphs touch the pillow. When I awoke, I noticed a few of the graphs bled a little. I also noticed that I lost at least two graphs. From what I have read, losing a few is expected. Anyone else have the same issue as me? Do I need to sleep in a recliner? Thanks, Jabba Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member jabba Posted April 20, 2008 Author Regular Member Share Posted April 20, 2008 I had 3139 graphs by Dr. Cooley on 4-18-08. Everything went great. He said to sleep normal and gave me a few surgical caps. I wore just the cap the first night while sleeping on my stomach making sure not to let my graphs touch the pillow. When I awoke, I noticed a few of the graphs bled a little. I also noticed that I lost at least two graphs. From what I have read, losing a few is expected. Anyone else have the same issue as me? Do I need to sleep in a recliner? Thanks, Jabba Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member THINinHOUSTON Posted April 20, 2008 Senior Member Share Posted April 20, 2008 I was told to sleep with your head elevated for the first few nights to control swelling. I try to sleep so my graphs dont hit the pillow. My Hair Transplant with Dr. Arocha - Hair Loss Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member dakota3 Posted April 20, 2008 Senior Member Share Posted April 20, 2008 from what i've heard and read sleeping slightly reclined for the 1st few nights is recommended. Im not sure losing a couple of grafts is normal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member jabba Posted April 20, 2008 Author Regular Member Share Posted April 20, 2008 Maybe it was just a hair, but it had a bulb at the bottom. I read somewhere on some doctors website that a few graphs lost is expected. I think I'll sleep reclined tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member jabba Posted April 20, 2008 Author Regular Member Share Posted April 20, 2008 For what it's worth This is an excerpt from BernsteinMedical.com on after care. Lost or Dislodged Grafts It is not uncommon to loose a few grafts after the hair restoration procedure. Do not be concerned, this is expected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member dakota3 Posted April 20, 2008 Senior Member Share Posted April 20, 2008 Good to know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Aaron F Posted April 20, 2008 Regular Member Share Posted April 20, 2008 It's best for you to sleep on your back with 3 or 4 pillows under your head. You will want to cover the pillows with a towel because your donor may bleed a little. This is normal. If the back of your head is tender you may want to try an airplane pillow/collar. This can help with taking the pressure off the suture line. Congratulations and happy growing...... BTW: I also had a procedure on Friday with Dr Epstein. Regards, Aaron former hair piece wearer 1997 550 micro/mini 2002 1483 grafts More to come??? Disclaimer: I currently work for Dr Jeffrey Epstein. I am not a doctor. I have over 10 years of hair transplant experience to share. Dr. Epstein is an elite member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Dewayne Posted April 20, 2008 Senior Member Share Posted April 20, 2008 Jabba, I would use the saran wrap under the surgical cap. I wore both for the first six nights. Again, I took a valuim every night so I don't think I moved much.... 100? 'mini' grapfts by Latham's Hair Clinic - 1991 (Removed 50 plugs by Cooley 3/08.) 2750 FU 3/20/08 by Dr. Cooley My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Cooley Current regimen: 1.66 mg Proscar M-W-F Rogaine 5% Foam - every now and then AndroGel - once daily Lipitor - 5 mg every other day Weightlifting - 2x per week Jogging - 3x per week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member dakota3 Posted April 20, 2008 Senior Member Share Posted April 20, 2008 dewayne, Watch it! you dont want to become a junkie... with a full head of hair. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member jabba Posted April 20, 2008 Author Regular Member Share Posted April 20, 2008 Dewayne, I did use saran wrap on the 2nd night with no problems. Maybe I should have did it the first night as well. You live and learn. If I only lost 2 graphs out of 3139, that's not too bad. Thanks, Jabba Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Dewayne Posted April 20, 2008 Senior Member Share Posted April 20, 2008 Originally posted by jabba:Dewayne, I did use saran wrap on the 2nd night with no problems. Maybe I should have did it the first night as well. You live and learn. If I only lost 2 graphs out of 3139, that's not too bad. Thanks, Jabba So, that means you only got 637 'extra' grafts, instead of 639..... 100? 'mini' grapfts by Latham's Hair Clinic - 1991 (Removed 50 plugs by Cooley 3/08.) 2750 FU 3/20/08 by Dr. Cooley My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Cooley Current regimen: 1.66 mg Proscar M-W-F Rogaine 5% Foam - every now and then AndroGel - once daily Lipitor - 5 mg every other day Weightlifting - 2x per week Jogging - 3x per week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member jabba Posted April 20, 2008 Author Regular Member Share Posted April 20, 2008 Dewayne, Should I call him and demand those two graphs refunded-he!he! Fyi, I was scheduled for 2500 and he gave me 3139, so I got 639 at no charge or as Dewayne would say 637!! Jabba Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Dewayne Posted April 20, 2008 Senior Member Share Posted April 20, 2008 Originally posted by dakota3:dewayne, Watch it! you dont want to become a junkie... with a full head of hair. LOL Yea, I could join my 15 year old's "rock" band and be their addict.... Unfortunately, Dr. Cooley only prescribed a weeks worth. (j/k) 100? 'mini' grapfts by Latham's Hair Clinic - 1991 (Removed 50 plugs by Cooley 3/08.) 2750 FU 3/20/08 by Dr. Cooley My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Cooley Current regimen: 1.66 mg Proscar M-W-F Rogaine 5% Foam - every now and then AndroGel - once daily Lipitor - 5 mg every other day Weightlifting - 2x per week Jogging - 3x per week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member agentHarley Posted April 28, 2008 Regular Member Share Posted April 28, 2008 i wore 72 staples in my donor strip for 10 days, then 1/2 of that for the remaining 10 days of Dr. Bernstein's recommended 20 days of staple hell!! I needed the damn vicodine and valium, and thinking that i didn't want to form a habit, i tried switching to extra strength tylenol. FORGET IT! i was a wreck for 2 nights and had to go back to Dr.B to get refills of the vicodine and valium. for my next surgery, i know that i will maintain the valium/vicodine stack as long as the staples are in my head. after 20 days, the scar should me pretty stable and i think mine was okay. i only had one scare while i still had the staples during a rough night of sex, (just being honest), but i went to see Dr. B right away thinking i had screwed up and it was fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member hawk Posted October 13, 2008 Regular Member Share Posted October 13, 2008 So when does one start sleeping normally on a single pillow. (Post Surgery) I noticed that the tightness in the donor area increases by sleeping in the normal position. Logically, the scalp will take more than 4 weeks to totally heal so should one continue with 2-3 pillows till the tightness reduces? 5700 Grafts, Dr. Hasson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member sonnyboy11 Posted October 13, 2008 Regular Member Share Posted October 13, 2008 My donor area still feels a little tight 6 weeks later. I would say that after 4 weeks though I was back to comfortable sleeping with just one extra pillow. But then I normally use two pillows anyway, so I don't know if just one pillow would be uncomfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill - Seemiller Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 Hawk, I think anytime after the first 10 days, you are safe to sleep however you are comfortable. Like sonnyboy11, if it takes you longer and you are more comfortable with two pillows, by all means, keep sleeping that way. Donor area tightness and numbness can take longer for some. Best wishes, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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