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Re: Circumcision in the UK

Written by Jake at 30 Jun 2004 21:47:21:

As an answer to: Circumcision in the UK written by Sam at 30 Jun 2004 21:21:09:

Hi Sam

I'm in England, and was circumcised about a year ago, though not for phimosis. I hope I can help.

>I am at Univeristy at the moment. I just finished my first year and am back at home with my parents over the Summer. The nearest hospital is quite a long way away. I'm assuming that I can get the circ done in the city where I go to Univeristy? I will have registered with the Univeristy medical centre in September (forgot to do it in my first year but will obviously do it first thing) and I'm assuming the doctor there will send me to the hospital there.

It's possible. If you're lucky, you might find your doctor will be able to perform the surgery in his office, under local anaesthesia.

The problem with hospital is that waiting lists can be pretty long. That might make it difficult to schedule the surgery during term time.

Another option is to fork out some cash yourself and have it done on your timetable. But of course, you're a student. :-)

>Basically, if I can, I'd like to get the circ done without telling my parents due to the hassle and embarrasment of telling them. Is this feasible?

Perfectly possible, yes. You could recover at a friend's house, if you wanted.

If you've any questions, just ask here or email me.


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