I have also been advised to start Minoxidil after 2 weeks post-op (currently 3 days), my surgeon says it could help decrease the initial transplant shedding + maintain other hair susceptible to DHT. (30F)
My clinic had a TV right at the patient's feet with a choice of movies. My non-motorized FUE took about 10 hours, and I managed to watch three movies during the process.