Mark Starts the Waiting Game

November 24, 2009

For those in my immediate family who I’ve shared the details of my procedure with, I’m amazed how many have said, “Oh your hair is looking so much fuller.” I’m incredulous because my surgeon said there wouldn’t be any visible growth until 8 months or so.

So either this is wishful thinking on their part, support & encouragement, or perhaps they do see some of the remaining graphs from the procedure which eventually fall out and are replaced with new self-starting graphs.

The numbness is nearly gone. I notice it just a tad when I go to sleep and the back of my head rubs against my pillow. There is still a tiny bit of sensitivity along the suture line, but it’s not bothersome. I’ve had 3 in-grown hairs which appear as little lumps. I’ve applied hot water compresses and they seem to vanish quickly.  My surgeon advised this could happen.

Otherwise, the process continues as I await the Spring.

- Mark