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[Nick]

Hi everyone.  Been struggling with MPB since I was 19.  It's been difficult, especially lately.  I'm very successful is many aspects of life, but have never been able to get over being bald at such a young age.  I'm 24 now and am fed up with combing my hair forward trying to cover it up.  It looks terrible at this point.  Yet my mom assures me it doesn't look that bad.  She doesn't want me to go sly.  Just today she suggested I get a weave.  I don't even know what that is, but I don't want one.  Went into the Hair Sciences of Colorado a few months back and the doc said my donor hair is too poor for a transplant.  He suggested I take Propecia, use Rogaine and Nizoral and maybe I could improve my hair in the back enough to bring it up front.  Give me a break.  I took Propecia for a week and tossed it.  No way I want to be on that drug for the rest of my life.  I'm currently off all meds and in the acceptance stage.  It's not my fault.

Bought a headblade and some supplies at Walgreens today.  Ready to take the plunge.  Really I feel like I have no choice.  I don't want to sport my current hairdo anymore and it's only getting worse. 

I've read your posts and been encouraged at what I've read.  Thank you, especially raxorx for that last post.  I'm determined to give it 30 days.  I just wanted to introduce myself and say Hi.  I'm Nick from Colorado. 

[warhawk]

hey nick:  welcome 2 the sly fraternity.  glad that ya joined us.  that "razorx" is a very wise fellow.   good luck with "taking the plunge".  i'm sure that u will do gr8.  keep us posted 2 your road 2 slyness & let us know how U like your new look. 

WARHAWK

[Sean25]

Awesome attitude.  Glad you finally made the right decision.  I'm almost positive you are going to love it.

[Nick]

Sunday morning is the day.  I'm hoping it's sunny, because I have to be back to work Monday.  I'm a fairly tan dude, so I'm expecting some pretty pale skin underneath.  Hoping to tan it a little, but prepared for a stage of different colors on my head.  So over spending every minute thinking about my hair....

[ozzie]

Hey Nick! Glad you could join us. You definitely made the right decision. Congratulations!

[joergHH]

Welcome Nick!

Glad you joined and made the best decision  .

Best wishes for the great DEED.

Show us a pic if possible.

J

[Arnie]

Welcome to SBGs, Nick!!!

You won't regret going SLY!!!

[-Doug-]

Welcome Nick. Good luck with your first shave.

[D.A.L.U.I.]

Welcome.  Do the preparation, hot shower, lather up.  And shave slowly, there's no rush.  No pressure--then enjoy. 
I often think about the relative "benefit" of early and later onset of mpb.  I'm beginning to think that early ultimately works out better bc there will be less daily shaving if you get a clearly smooth top naturally. 
Also, you mom, like wives and family, they want to hold onto the image of you from their past.  It's a nice thought I guess, and maybe by doing so they hold on to their own self image as a younger person.  But time and mpb marches on.  You've made the right choice, and ditching the drugs was really nice, it shows you have respect for your body and don't yield to high pressure sales pitches that try to make guys insecure with the march of time and mpb.  It's the safe, sane and proven way to deal with it.  You're going to like it--remember 30 days--that's the rule.

[The Noggin]

Welcome Nick!
Congrats on your decision. I'm sure you won't regret it.

Good luck and keep us posted.

[mangosink12572]

Go Go Go   for it  - -There is nothing like it  - - -SLY BALD - - - -

[Magoo]

Give it a go Nick and let us know.

[Ming the Merciless]

The problem: MPB.  The solution: Sly.  Anything else is "Arranging the deck chairs on the 'Titanic.'"

[Tyler]

If you're like most guys that come here, you'll ask "why didn't I do this sooner" once the deed is done.

[Papa Don]

Nick, glad you are about to join the Sly faternity.