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Re: circumcision .. To Ian

Written by ian at 17 Apr 2001 16:51:06:

As an answer to: Re: circumcision .. To Ian written by cyberjay at 17 Apr 2001 08:35:34:

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>Hi Ian
>I tried emailing u but it doesn't seem to work.
>Can u please tell me about the circumcision operation.
>did u need to stay in the hospital after the operation?
>Was it really painful after the surgery also did u need to go back for checkup and how did the stiches come out....did it heal by it self..I read that it hurts a lot at night. Please I'm very new to this and very scare..
>Can u please give me all the info u know.
>please email me or post it in the board.
>Thanks a lot
>
>>>> 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.
hi jay.thanks for your message re circumcision,I don't know if there is anymore i can tell you that you don't already know,but i will outline my experience of the op etc.Incidently i had to have a circumcision because i had a very tight foreskin/phimosis which would not stretch and caused me to to have infections etc.It is worth considering stretching if that is appropiate to you.
Ten days ago i went in for the op,the surgeon came in to see me to explain the procedure and to ask if i had any questions etc,he was followed by the anathesist who asked what type of anaesthetic i wanted,either epidural/where you are concious during the op or a general.I went for a general as bieng an anxious person didn't like the idead of bieng awake while they did the deed.I was out for about an hour and the op took about 30mins.When i came around there was no pain (due to the drugs) and very little bleeding.The biggest shock i had the change in appearance,but you get used to it.I did stay in hospital that night as it was already evening by the time i came aroiund and they like to keep an eye on things after any op.
The next morning the consultant came around and i was dischaged.There was a fair bit of bruising coming out now which didn't look very nice but over the next week that vanished.I was given painm killers to take home but found after a day they were not really needed.As for the pain a discomfort generally,the wound itself wasn't all that bad the stiches can bea bit sore on clothes etc bt you can normally find a comfortable position .Night times were ok but if you get a nocturnal erection this can be very painfull for the first week due to scabs/stiches etc.
The biggest thing i find to get used to is the sensitivity of the glans,as you come into contact with clothes they are best described as 'very tender' they are getting better but i have been told that it can take up to a couple of weeks before this passes as they have not seen the light of day for so long .The skin on the glans peels over the first couple of weeks and you should have 3 to 4 warm salt baths a day as this will help with the removal of the stitches etc(after about 10 days about half of my stitches have fallen out)
There is normally no reason for a follow up unless you feel you have a problem.My consultant gave me his home number in case i was worried about anything which can be reassuring.I see that there is a video(follow this site)which gives you more info if you reallly want it.But all i can say is that if decide on a circumcision don't worry about it,yes threr is pain but it soon passes,if you are working i suggest you give yourself a couple of weeks off so you can lounge around the house in your dressing gownn.Good luck.If you have any other questions let me know and i will try to answer them. Regards Ian


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