You`re welcome mate --hope you`ll be delighted with the ``new you`` whenever it takes place --no doubt we`ll hear all about it ---that should be a nice long post !! You are in a good position in that you have pretty good sides/ back and your thinning area is relatively small in comparison to a lot of us, me included. You`ll find the lace really comfy on the head with no itching -- it`s about as heavy as a silk handkerchief --you`d hardly notice it on your head. The poly perimeter is very easy to clean up and attach -to. It`ll be second nature to you in no time at all.... Paul.