29 and taking the HT plunge!

[z51]

About the drugs: here in the States, in 2005 was spending $65/mo for Propecia and it gave me severe side effects - everything you described, but it didn't stop after two weeks and I didn't fully recover after quitting Propecia.

Now, I take Finasteride 5mg and quarter it for daily use. Its shockingly cheap, at least here in the US: I'm paying about $2 USD for a 90 day supply, from Target pharmacy. I'm not sure if you can find it so cheaply in the UK?

I've learned to overcome the side effects (which were less with Fin than Propecia).

[TheBig30]

Alright folks. Bags are packed. Tomorrow I leave from UK to Belgium. 7am Thursday morning I arrive for my HT with Dr. Feriduni!!!

Next Monday / Tuesday when I get over the initial effects I'll be starting a detailed blog for you all to read, and will update here too. I haven't had a chance to document much since work has been crazy.

Anyone want to offer any last minute words of encouragement? I will admit that I'm nervous - not about the op itself, but more about returning to work in 2.5 weeks to see people's reaction! But here goes the rest of my life without checking every mirror, window & shiny surface for the gaping holes each side of my hairline!!