How long after circumcision before going to work?

[badwithnames]

I have read a lot of articles that say the doctor will give instructions, but I wanted to get an estimate for how long I'll have to stay away from work after circumcision.

I ask this because I have already scheduled an appointment with a doctor, but now they called at work and said I may be called in during this week. I would tell them that I have medical operation and I can't make it to work, but I actually want to go since it has been too long without work due to the lockdown and I fear losing the opportunity to go back after not availing myself when needed. I work a relatively stressful desk job where I don't lift anything heavy or do a lot of exercise. Going to work includes a 5 minute walk from the bus stop to my apartment.

If anyone has gone to work shortly after a circumcision, please do share what happened.

[Cutguy38]

Hi I had my circumcision on Friday afternoon & returned to work on the Monday after I do a desk job but have to walk around the office quite a bit & I have a 10 minutes walk to & from the station I was perfectly okay tight underwear helped .

[SizweBrian]

If you’re NOT doing a lot of hard labour or lifting of anything heavy like in construction or something or if your work requires you to just sit at a computer then I’d say the very next day or two post op.

Also depends at what point of the day you get the op done - I’d definitely just take the day after off just to monitor myself.

Ask your doc at the op though.

[Ipsquint47]

What is your reason for circumcision? If it is not a serious issue I would postpone it just in case your recovery takes longer. Some men on here couldn’t wear underwear for 3 weeks after their circumcision some men were back to work in a few days. If you don’t go back to work they may replace you. If it was me I would postpone it and go back to work for a few months to settle back in and then book time off if you still want to get circumcised.

[Den30]

I had the same situation like you. Desk job with 5 minutes walk to job. I did my surgery last thursday (lunchtime) and went to work day after (friday morning)The package was wrapped up with bandage with just a small hole open to be able to pee.

In my case it was okay but I guess its individual.

I would say its more painful to work now 5 days later when I dont have any bandage in the boxers that protects. The glance takes time to get used.

[Azanian]

Good advice, I’m having the surgery next Wednesday and have arranged Thursday and Friday off. I seldom take sick leave. I’ll return to work on the Monday and I’m mainly behind a bunch of screens or on the phone so hopefully manageable.

[EW90]

I got my circumcision on the 1st March I was due to return on the 8th but delayed it another day I return tomorrow on the 9th, mines is a heavy lifting job aswell I deliver frozen food driving a 3.5 tonne van so I’m abit nervous but hopefully will be ok tomorrow.