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Written by Paul B. at 14 Jun 2001 18:23:28: Stretching concerns
As an answer to: stretching concerns written by dan at 13 Jun 2001 06:17:13:
Sounds for starters as if you are sorting this matter out pretty well by yourself and have a good attitude.
> I think this works, but could . . . tell me if this is doing any damage somehow?
The worst damage you could do is to tear the skin. If it tears, you let it heal again. What problem is there in
that; how much damage would you expect?> a pain such as someone wrapping rubber bands tightly around the bottom of the head.
Sounds pretty accurate.
> shouldnt need surgery, given the fact, it IS physically possible for me to roll it back. is this correct?
Sounds pretty accurate.
> pulling it horizontally sideways, holding, then letting go.
There is a tight part of the foreskin. Your primary aim is to stretch that tight part. If you can get two little
fingertips inside the tight part and pull outward, that should be the most direct way.> My stretching concern is how much is enough, eg. how long should a stretch be held so its doing some
> work? 10sec? 60sec?The longer the better. That's it.
> I plan on continuing for another 2 weeks then going to my GP THEN. I figure If I went BEFORE actually trying
> to fix it with stretching, he'd just demand a quick surgical fix. I dont want that, and seeing the difference
> already dont believe its needed.As long as you continue to see improvement, I can't see why you'd need to talk to the GP. Presumably you mean
to obtain some Betnovate/ Celestone/ Aristocort ointment. You need to understand that it's not his place to
demand anything at all - if he doesn't know about the use of the steroid, he's bought out of the business.As long as you have that correct mindset, I can't see you not getting there.