I find this whole before and after period pretty useless. Just as you need to grow into the look, so do the people around you. Even if they think you looked better before, that doesn't mean they won't adjust and come to think that you ALSO look good with a bald head. Let Time work it's magic and see how things are a bit later on. SLybeard nailed it in his comment.
Not much to add....great advice from my brothers...I think we all had similar views thrust upon us....but even the most vocal of my friends has now shut up...it takes time for people to get used to the new you...my advice...stick with it...it will soon be a distant memory
Its funny...my own friends tell me that they cant remember me with hair anymore. Bald Pride....own it!