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Re: circumcision

Written by ian at 16 Apr 2001 17:09:51:

As an answer to: Re: circumcision written by Paul B. at 15 Apr 2001 14:42:37:

>> I went to the urologist and he has suggested that I be circ.
> Well, that's what American urologists do, you see! Urologists are surgeons.
> What you need to specify is why you went to the urologist. They tend to follow
>the rule "when the only tool you have is a hammer, every problem begins to
>resemble a nail".
>> I am 39 yo married and scared of the operation.
> No-one is forcing you into an operation. You went to a doctor and he gave you
>one option. It is possible that he only knows or understands this option, since
>he uses it to fix most similar problems he sees and most clients know (or care)
>no better. Those are his limitations, another doctor will have limitations and/ or
>skills that are perhaps slightly, perhaps radically different.
>> Can anyone tell me what the surgery is like?
> Surgery is surgery. There is some discomfort, perhaps pain, as it heals.
>> I dont want to lose sensitivity and want to have good sex with my wife/ The
>> sex now is ok
> Well, you might be better, you might not be.
>> - but since the skin will not pull back easily- it is not very sensitive.
> You sound very unsure of why you were going to a urologist. Do you mean your
>foreskin will pull back, but not easily? If that is the case, you need to stretch it
>by pulling it back every time you have an erection. It takes some persistence,
>but makes a lot more sense than chopping it off. Or is there some other problem?

Hi I had a full cirt about ten days ago.The operation was no problem half an hour and it was over.It did give me a bit of a fright when i first saw it as i am 39 and had been used to a certain way for so long!The gland is still very sensitive even wearing boxers is a bit uncomftable,the stitches are now coming out because they can be uncom also.But realy if you need an op go for it apart from pain for a week or so there normaly is no real probles you will have to wait until you are healed before you have sex this could be a month or so but i hope and think sensitivity should not be a prob by then
Drop me a line if you have anything to ask good luck Ian
>What is it that is "not very sensitive"?
>> If anyone can tell me what the operation is like and what it is like afterwards
>> and will I survive?
> Survive? This is the 21st century you know. We're not talking about a heart
>transplant.
> Overall, if you want to have your foreskin chopped off because you don't like
>it, then that is your right, and by all means proceed - you will be fine. But if it's
>just some problem with the way your foreskin works, get the problem fixed,
>for which you can likely find help here if you explain the problem clearly, or a
>more knowledgeable doctor.


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