Senior Member Stig Posted January 27, 2016 Senior Member Share Posted January 27, 2016 LOL....no, I mean the cancel list when someone else cancels and I can take their spot. There's no way in hell I'm cancelling my own HT surgery, unless its a dire emergency Did Dr Jones ever refund your deposit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member JON86 Posted January 27, 2016 Senior Member Share Posted January 27, 2016 Got it. I am on a cancel list too. Waiting sucks.The doctor I want to go with has an eight month wait list. In the end I think it will be worth it but doesn't help stress level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Stig Posted January 27, 2016 Senior Member Share Posted January 27, 2016 Got it. I am on a cancel list too. Waiting sucks.The doctor I want to go with has an eightmonth wait list. In the end I think it will be worth it but doesn't help stress level. Bummer Dr Konior has such a long waitlist. It must be hard waiting 8 months just for the surgery where you then have to wait another 8 or more months to see the final result. Very frustrating Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Dutchie Posted January 27, 2016 Author Senior Member Share Posted January 27, 2016 Did Dr Jones ever refund your deposit? No, the deal was its non-refundable. Its partly my own fault, I shouldve done more research before picking a surgeon. I found this forum a week too late unfortunately Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Dutchie Posted January 27, 2016 Author Senior Member Share Posted January 27, 2016 WOO HOO, somebody cancelled and they're gonna do my head next week!!!!!!!!!!!! :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Garageland Posted January 27, 2016 Senior Member Share Posted January 27, 2016 Dutchie, That's great news for you. You need to pick up the pace with the scalp laxity exercises then, oh and no more sitting around getting drunk all night, at least not for a couple of weeks --- Former patient and representative for Hasson & Wong. Dr. Victor Hasson and Dr. Jerry Wong are esteemed members of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians. My opinions are my own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Hasson & Wong. My Hair Loss Website - Hair Transplant with Dr. Hasson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member gillenator Posted January 27, 2016 Senior Member Share Posted January 27, 2016 WOO HOO, somebody cancelled and they're gonna do my head next week!!!!!!!!!!!! :cool: No kidding...that was fast...good luck with everything brother!... Gillenator Independent Patient Advocate I am not a physician and not employed by any doctor/clinic. My opinions are not medical advice, but are my own views which you read at your own risk. Supporting Physicians: Dr. Robert Dorin: The Hairloss Doctors in New York, NY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Dutchie Posted January 27, 2016 Author Senior Member Share Posted January 27, 2016 Dutchie, That's great news for you. You need to pick up the pace with the scalp laxity exercises then, oh and no more sitting around getting drunk all night, at least not for a couple of weeks I'm gonna the laxity for 2 to 3 hours a day for the next week. That should make up for lost time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member JON86 Posted January 27, 2016 Senior Member Share Posted January 27, 2016 Great news for you Dutchie that was fast. Best of luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Dutchie Posted January 28, 2016 Author Senior Member Share Posted January 28, 2016 Great news for you Dutchie that was fast. Best of luck I know, I couldnt believe it when she emailed me back within the hour :eek: Oh man, I'm so happy!!!!! So here's my master plan: I've been told by a few local doctors I should have enough donor for 6,000 to 8,000 grafts.What I wanna do is try for 3,500 to 4,000 FUT grafts next week. Then come back a year later and try for another 3,000+ grafts if I have enough grafts left. So thats gonna be about 6,500 to 7,000 grafts. This should fill up most of my front and midscalp, but I wanna mostly leave the crown alone for now Then hopefully I'll have around 500 to 1,000 grafts left for a 3rd surgery, which I'm gonna go to Dr. U for and have him do a partial beard-hair/scalp hair transplant. I think 1, 500 grafts or so should cover up most of the crown, and then....voila...I'm done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Stig Posted January 28, 2016 Senior Member Share Posted January 28, 2016 I know, I couldnt believe it when she emailed me back within the hour :eek: Oh man, I'm so happy!!!!! So here's my master plan: I've been told by a few local doctors I should have enough donor for 6,000 to 8,000 grafts.What I wanna do is try for 3,500 to 4,000 FUT grafts next week. Then come back a year later and try for another 3,000+ grafts if I have enough grafts left. So thats gonna be about 6,500 to 7,000 grafts. This should fill up most of my front and midscalp, but I wanna mostly leave the crown alone for now Then hopefully I'll have around 500 to 1,000 grafts left for a 3rd surgery, which I'm gonna go to Dr. U for and have him do a partial beard-hair/scalp hair transplant. I think 1, 500 grafts or so should cover up most of the crown, and then....voila...I'm done Congrats Dutchie - who are you going with, Hasson or Wong? Sounds like a great plan. Keep us posted and post pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Dutchie Posted January 28, 2016 Author Senior Member Share Posted January 28, 2016 Dr. Hasson. And yup, I'll post monthly updates with pics.....etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member voxman Posted January 28, 2016 Senior Member Share Posted January 28, 2016 Great! I'm serious. Just look at my face. My Hair Regimen: Lather, Rinse, Repeat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Dutchie Posted January 28, 2016 Author Senior Member Share Posted January 28, 2016 Check out this lucky bastard: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyz2s_CtRf4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Dutchie Posted January 29, 2016 Author Senior Member Share Posted January 29, 2016 Wow, these laxity exercises really do vwork!! I'm feeling Shar-Pei-ish right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member gillenator Posted January 29, 2016 Senior Member Share Posted January 29, 2016 So which one is the real Dutchie?.... Gillenator Independent Patient Advocate I am not a physician and not employed by any doctor/clinic. My opinions are not medical advice, but are my own views which you read at your own risk. Supporting Physicians: Dr. Robert Dorin: The Hairloss Doctors in New York, NY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Dutchie Posted January 30, 2016 Author Senior Member Share Posted January 30, 2016 Hey guys, the day after surgery how groggy or fatigued do you feel?? Is it really bad or manageable?? I've already decided I'm going to decline valium or other sedatives the day of surgery because I dont want any hangover effect the next day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member home1212 Posted January 30, 2016 Senior Member Share Posted January 30, 2016 your body just went thru a trauma with your surgery - no matter how non-invasive it may be, its not so much about how groggy or tired you might feel, or how many sedatives they give you before your surgery, or how many pain killers you might need to take overnight - you need time to REST in order to heal, particularly with FUT strip surgery where you have a significant wound to heal on the back of your head - really think about it, its common sense, of course you can move around and travel etc the following day, but why would you want to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Dutchie Posted January 30, 2016 Author Senior Member Share Posted January 30, 2016 your body just went thru a trauma with your surgery - no matter how non-invasive it may be, its not so much about how groggy or tired you might feel, or how many sedatives they give you before your surgery, or how many pain killers you might need to take overnight - you need time to REST in order to heal, particularly with FUT strip surgery where you have a significant wound to heal on the back of your head - really think about it, its common sense, of course you can move around and travel etc the following day, but why would you want to? I might leave the next day after surgery, I might not. I'll see how I feel. If I dont leave the next day then I risk face swelling, which means I have to stay minimum 4 to 5 days couped up in a Vancouver hotel room. I rather be at home while I look like I just been beat up by Mike Tyson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member mav23100gunther Posted January 30, 2016 Senior Member Share Posted January 30, 2016 Hey guys, the day after surgery how groggy or fatigued do you feel?? Is it really bad or manageable?? I've already decided I'm going to decline valium or other sedatives the day of surgery because I dont want any hangover effect the next day Take the sedatives/Valium bud, they really help during the surgery. My surgery with Rahal ended at around mid-afternoon and I was pretty groggy and fatigued. I could move around if need be, but was pretty out of it. When I woke up the next morning, I was actually fine. Even though I was on the painkillers because the back of the head hurts, I was able to move around as normal. So much so that after the post-op cleaning was able to drive to the train station and jump on a train to Toronto. The other patients at the guest house seemed fine the next day as well. The 2nd patient from my surgery day even drove back to Montreal the next day - no problem. Like Home says, you want to be taking it easy and not walking around/exerting yourself too much, but you won't be too groggy or fatigued by the next afternoon. I say that because seeing you are getting a mega-session, and I suspect your procedure will end much later in the day/night than mine did, so you may get some carryover. You shouldn't have any trouble getting back to the clinic the next day for cleaning though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member mav23100gunther Posted January 30, 2016 Senior Member Share Posted January 30, 2016 I might leave the next day after surgery, I might not. I'll see how I feel. If I dont leave the next day then I risk face swelling, which means I have to stay minimum 4 to 5 days couped up in a Vancouver hotel room. I rather be at home while I look like I just been beat up by Mike Tyson As long as Dr Hasdon allows flying the next day (I believe he does), I think you will be fine to leave. Book a flight for the late afternoon/evening so that you can go back to the clinic for post-op cleaning first. If you take a cab to the clinic and the airport, then you shouldn't have to do too much walking. I would just advise you to pack very light so you are not having to lift a very heavy suitcase and risk stretching the scar. Try get a seat at the back of the plane so that you are not at risk of getting your head knocked by mistake by the asshole sitting behind you (it happens), and be extra careful when they walk past you on the way to the men's room. Otherwise you should be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Dutchie Posted January 30, 2016 Author Senior Member Share Posted January 30, 2016 My flight leaves 5PM the next day. How bad was your swelling the couple of days after surgery? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member E39 Posted January 30, 2016 Senior Member Share Posted January 30, 2016 Hey guys, the day after surgery how groggy or fatigued do you feel?? Is it really bad or manageable?? I've already decided I'm going to decline valium or other sedatives the day of surgery because I dont want any hangover effect the next day It was manageable for me. I got over 3200 grafts fue. Was there over 12 hours. I drove 50 miles round trip to the clinic for hair washes the first 3 days after surgery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member mav23100gunther Posted January 30, 2016 Senior Member Share Posted January 30, 2016 My flight leaves 5PM the next day. How bad was your swelling the couple of days after surgery? It usually starts on day 2, but I was an abnormality as I was swelling badly on day 1 when I woke up. It was gone by day 3. It was pretty bad, but quite frankly I didn't really care what people thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member mav23100gunther Posted January 30, 2016 Senior Member Share Posted January 30, 2016 My flight leaves 5PM the next day. How bad was your swelling the couple of days after surgery? Which day is your surgery? Are you going to spend some time in Vancuover in the days before your surgery? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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