5weeks 2days into circumcision & I'm still swallon my penis is not back to its original size.

[Gee-ma]

The swelling comes & goes but not completely, even when I use salt water it swells, I went to the Dr. He said I will be fine but I'm worried bcz it's almost six weeks..

[S2BC]

As long as your lymphatic system is out of order. There will be on/off swelling between glans and wound line. Fluids has no easy way out. Your body is amazing it will re-built vessels, but it takes time.

Do you still have an open wound area, cause you told about using salt water? Have you already tested light pressure on it by using a roller bandage by nights. It may help with swelling thing.

[Gee-ma in reply to S2BC]

No I have no open area the wound has closed, it's only the swelling, & when it's it erect it looks half of its size another thing I'm concerned about.

[Gee-ma in reply to S2BC]

No longer using salt water the Dr. Said there no need for it, so now what should I be using just clean water,

[S2BC in reply to Gee-ma]

Exposed penis is new normal now. There is no need to rub soap based shower gel on it. Shower is enough. You can spread fragrance free emollient cream or oil to keep it moisturized. It helps to wound soften too.

[Gee-ma in reply to S2BC]

You suggesting that I should roll a bandage tightly around my penis b4 I go to bed..

[S2BC in reply to Gee-ma]

Can you read? Is "light pressure" = "bandage tightly"? You can try, if it helps.

[Gee-ma in reply to S2BC]

I don't under stand what you meant by

" testing light pressure"

[S2BC in reply to Gee-ma]

I can't tell you what is the right torque moment of a roll bandage. Of course it should be tight enough to stay on. But don't stop blood flow on glans.

[Gee-ma in reply to S2BC]

Okay thank a lot I feel relieved a bit, I guess after the swelling is gone, only then I will get back to normal size.

[Hidden in reply to Gee-ma]

Some good advice for you. Please do not forget that some guys have reported swelling issues for a year. Time is a healer after surgery.

[Gee-ma in reply to Hidden]

Okay so if am still swallon after 6 weeks the wound is completely healed can I engage in sexual activities...?

[Hidden in reply to Gee-ma]

If it feels comfortable.

[Hidden]

You can also try snug briefs keeping your penis upright.

Gravity will give you some assistance with draining.

Wash your briefs with baby safe laundry detergent. Regular detergent may irritate your newly exposed glans, especially if not rinsed out well enough. Also don't use soap when washing your penis. Plain water is just fine.

[Gee-ma in reply to Hidden]

OK thank you, problem is I only hve trunks, but I will find a way to keep it facing upright

[Mustangfan98]

It takes 6 months to a year to heal all the way. I still had some swelling at 6 months.

[Hidden]

Hello, the swelling is completely normal!

Avoid using any fragranced shower gels or soap and clean it with coconut oil. It will speed up the healing and keep it clean as well as infection free as it’s anti fungal and antimicrobial. Just make sure that the coconut oil is the real pure stuff in a glass jar. Coconut merchant does the best I’ve ever used.

[Gee-ma]

OK I was using antiseptic (detol), I will have to look for this coconut oil. Also worried about something else I'm not sure if the doc didn't remove too much skin cz it's definitely not on it normal size when erect it's just fat & short. Can the procedure change anything regardless to size & the shape of penis

[Someguyl in reply to Gee-ma]

im with same prob, circumcised at 30 march, 1 inch is missing..

[Gee-ma in reply to Someguyl]

I can say i lost an inch & half Bru & it's buried in my scrotum.. Then on top that big vein on the penis is now diagonal not straight or not in the middle🙆🏿‍♂️