Regular Member FiveOaks09 Posted July 6, 2009 Regular Member Share Posted July 6, 2009 Well, I really don't have a question...just getting a little excited that I only have 4 more days until my HT. If anyone wants to jump in and tell me what a great decision I made by going with Dr. Cooley, that would be great. I'm looking forward to creating my blog soon! Randy My Hair Loss Web Site Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member FiveOaks09 Posted July 6, 2009 Author Regular Member Share Posted July 6, 2009 Well, I really don't have a question...just getting a little excited that I only have 4 more days until my HT. If anyone wants to jump in and tell me what a great decision I made by going with Dr. Cooley, that would be great. I'm looking forward to creating my blog soon! Randy My Hair Loss Web Site Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill - Seemiller Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 FiveOaks, Congrats on your upcoming procedure my friend. You'll be in the best of hands with Dr. Cooley. I'm glad to hear you'll share your experience and photos with us. I'm looking foward to it. Best wishes, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member MrJobi Posted July 7, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted July 7, 2009 12 months from now you will probably think it is one of the best things you have done for yourself. 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 bash77 Posted July 7, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted July 7, 2009 Good luck friend, i hope you have amazing results! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member FiveOaks09 Posted July 7, 2009 Author Regular Member Share Posted July 7, 2009 Thanks to all! I'm going to make a promise that I am not going to be one that makes some post the first couple of months and stops! It is such a help to all the people researching to be able to see the entire process through until at least 12 mths. Randy My Hair Loss Web Site Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Reverse the Curse Posted July 8, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted July 8, 2009 BEFORE HT 1. Get a massage the night before. It's good for the mind & the back the will be sitting for hours & hours. You must remain very still for a very long period. This is my #1 tip. 2. Get a travel pillow for flight & sleeping; it's a must even if you don't travel. It will keep your head elevated from pillow while grafts are at a unsettled stage. Do a search on Google. Many airports sell them but try to get in advance. 3. Buy whatever you need before going for ht. You will not want to shop with a swollen face. The clerks may throw the milk & eggs at your 'bigface' in fear. 4. Take a sleeping pill the night before to get a good night's sleep. Your mind will not let you sleep & will be filled with many thoughts & anxieties. 5. If you can have a friend or loved one with you. It's an exhausting day & you will be better off with some to watch over you or run errands. 6. Bring a loose hat or bandana or 2 with you as spares. They could get bloody. Make sure they are new or washed you do not want to get infected. 7. See the doctor the day before surgery if possible to go over what will be done. It gives you time to think about suggestions & may save you from a hasty decision. 8. Have doctor's office wash your hair every day you are still in town. They do it best & will also see any problems that can be nipped in the bud. 9. Think of how you will be hiding ht or telling everyone about it. Have a plan for both ways as you may change your mind after procedure. I did. 10. Trim your nails before ht &/or wear socks over your hands to keep from scratching at night. i did this for about a week after surgery. 11. Make sure you get Lidocaine or something to numb for staple removal day before you leave doctors office. The only thing I could buy over the counter was very ineffective for pain. 12. Buy a soft toothbrush to keep area around staples clean. Gently get rid of any blood buildup, which will help with staple removal. 13. Do scalp exercises if you are sure you are getting HT. Start as early as possible even months in advance. Every minute you do them might mean more grafts & less tightness after surgery. 14. Keep a hat or bandana on doorknob. Nothing more embarrassing then answering the door naked headed & getting weird look from the UPS guy. 15. Get a buzzcut and/or start wearing a hat weeks before surgery. You will get all those stares & questions answered while not acting so nervous. After HT someone may pick up your body language real easy & know something is up More tips to come as I think of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member mgem Posted July 8, 2009 Senior Member Share Posted July 8, 2009 Good luck with your ht My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Feller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member FiveOaks09 Posted July 8, 2009 Author Regular Member Share Posted July 8, 2009 Reverse the Curse, Thanks for all the tips...will definitely use some of them. Mgem, thanks! My Hair Loss Web Site Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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