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Getting on with life
The hair has now completely gone. I am about to go on a holiday which is great, apparently sunshine is good for growth. I am just going to chill out and enjoy the process. I have had little or no hair...
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Hair Falling Out
Hair starting to fall out. I know this is part of the process but it’s still a bit disappointing to see it fall out. On the positive side, the procedure has been done, everything is going to plan and...
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The Weeks After Surgery
I went into Samson House today to get my stitches taken out. It took about 10 minutes, very quick and painless which was a relief. The new hair is settling in well. Before the procedure I was told that...
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The Days After Surgery
I got back to work today, two days after surgery. Just felt I needed to get back as soon as possible. I felt totally fine heading in, glad to be getting back to a routine. The last thing I wanted was...
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Surgery Day (Part 2)
…then the nurse presented a mirror. I was amazed, I had hair for the first time in 15 years. I was thrilled yet exhausted, really tired. I thanked the team and walked home. When I got home the kids...
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Surgery Day (Part 1)
Surgery day is a long day. I arrived early in the morning (about 7.45 am) and was greeted by the team. I changed into scrubs and was given some relaxants. Maurice explained that his team were going to...
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The Pre-operative Assessment
Went for my pre-op assessment. Spent quite a bit of time filling out questionnaires to find out if there are medical issues. Had my blood pressure taken, weight, all fine. The nurse also looked at my...
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Reflections on Consultation
I am just back from the consultation. It went really well. Maurice took a lot of photo’s of my head and when he showed me the pictures. I couldn’t believe how much hair I have lost. I was a bit nervous...
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The Consultation
I then went in to see Maurice for the consultation, I was excited and nervous at the same time. A lot of thoughts went through my head, what will he say? Have I got good donor hair? When I met with...
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My hair loss story
My name is Gary and I would like to share with you my experience of losing my hair. I had a great head of hair in my teens, I would compare it to Hugh Grant’s. In fact I used to think I had too much of...
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