Bald with hearing aids???

[Mike E. P.]

Great photo. The bald head, the beard, and the glasses are an excellent combo!

[tobler1]

Let me echo everyone else--very good look for you!

[Semi-Sly]

Man - I just have to chime in that I think you look great.  And I have to thank you as well.  Because I wasn't going to share it with anyone but you have given me a bit of courage.

I am embarrassed to even admit this but:

I have an appointment with the VA a week from tomorrow to get hearing aids.  I don't know yet if I am going to get two right away or just try one on the left side at first.

In one way I have been anxious for it/them, because while I "hear" everything, I can't understand much of what is being said in any conversation that is more than one-on-one.  So in social situations I just have to smile and nod a lot! 

On the other hand, I am having a really tough time turning 60.  I don't feel 60 and I don't think that I look 60.  I jut don't think that wearing hearing aids is going to make me any more attractive.  I am a bit concerned that they are going to interfere with my dating life!  I mean, who in the bar is going to be interested in the bald guy with the gray beard and hearing aids?

So half of me wants to to say; "FTW" and order either bright red or black ones!  While the other half of me thinks that I should grow some hair back to hide them a bit.

O.K. guys:  Be honest with me.

[Frontier Guy]

Earlier this week I encountered a guy who shaves his head, and he has bone-anchored hearing devices (I had to Google it to identify it). Visually, looked like quarter-sized plastic pads attached above the ears.

Different look, for sure. Did anyone in the crowd seem to notice? Not a one. The guy was enjoying every moment of the day. As is written over and over around SBG ... it's really a matter of being comfortable and confident with yourself.

I definitely admired how he moved through the crowd without a care in the world. Truly awesome.

[bennett11]

I have worn behind the ears hearing aids for some years and have had shaven head for many years.  I shaved head many years ago - around 30 before it became more common.  I wanted the confidence of being able to be different. Enjoyed the comments I got then.  With more severe hearing loss those that fit within the ear do not provide sufficient power.  Mine now are bluetooth enabled - they now need to work on better rechargeable batteries for these - that last more than 8-10 hours.

[TheSlyBear]

In one way I have been anxious for it/them, because while I "hear" everything, I can't understand much of what is being said in any conversation that is more than one-on-one.  So in social situations I just have to smile and nod a lot! 

This is so very much like me. I also have a really hard time with the TV (thank goodness for closed captions) and with telephone conversations.

When I can get the scratch together, I'll get hearing aids and will wear them proudly with my gleaming smooth head.

On the other hand, I am having a really tough time turning 60.  I don't feel 60 and I don't think that I look 60.

You don't. And I know what you mean. I turned 57 yesterday and there's no way on earth I feel that old. (Though my back does. And sometimes my left knee.)

I am a bit concerned that they are going to interfere with my dating life!  I mean, who in the bar is going to be interested in the bald guy with the gray beard and hearing aids?

Were I single, I for one, would surely date you.

While the other half of me thinks that I should grow some hair back to hide them a bit.

Ignore that half. It's leading you astray.

[Razor X]

See, we told you it would be OK!  Congratulations!