Mark,
You made the right decision when you opted out of the surgery. A friend of mine had several transplants done 15 years ago and now it looks terrible. Recently, he told me he regretted having the transplants done and how the scarring has limited his ability to shave his head now.
Shave it clean for 30 days and see how you like it. My prediction is that you'll be a sly-guy, long-term.
Andrew
hey happy: welcome 2 the sly fraternity. glad that ya joined us. btw... that is a gr8 intro. keep us posted 2 your road 2 slyness.
WARHAWK
Welcome here, Mark!
Great decision and a good start in a good New Year 2009!

J
Mark, welcome aboard and congrats on making the decision to go the sly route. You'll find a lot of guys on here who are/were in your same position, myself included. Not one of us has regretted our decision to go sly.
A belated welcome to you, Mark. Good to see you are choosing the natural path.
A shaved noggin' shows the world you are confident in your own skin. No fake hair or BS remedies for me. Stand out bald and proud young bro!