It is 11 since my circumcision surgery and it has been a while since I posted an update. So I thought it might be good to do so, in the hope that I can reassure someone going through the same process.
I have suffered with a tight foreskin since puberty, and I was diagnosed with really bad phimosis in September 2021, this was after years of trying to stretch a tightening foreskin. No matter what I tried, (cream, stretching techniques) nothing worked. The problem just seemed to get worse instead of better.
It affected my life in so many ways. My penis felt think it was being squashed when I got erections, and would often be sore afterwards. Going to the loo was difficult, in that it got to the point where I needed to always sit down to go as there was no guarantee what direction the flow would go in. Often, no matter how much I tried to dry my penis, there were always drops of urine that would end up on my boxers after I finished. I became paranoid in case other people would notice a smell. Public loos where a massive no no, because of all of the above.
Mentally and physically this really got to me. It was having such a drain on my every day life. Playing sport was something that I stopped doing because of the changing rooms. I became so self conscious of the problem and was really embarrassed by it. Finally, after many years and a bit of persuasion I contacted my GP. After a few months of trying different creams, the GP referred me to see a Urology consultant. Once I saw the consultant in September 2021, a date was set for December.
I had the choice of Local or General anaesthetic. I chose Local. I walked into the operating theatre at 9am, and was back home again by 1pm.
The next few weeks were ‘interesting’. There was mild pain, but nothing Paracetamol and Ibuprofen didn’t help with. The night-time erections are a killer, but once the stitches started to come away that pain eased. My previous posts will tell you anything else about those few weeks.
Since then… I love my new penis and it feels great!!! Getting circumcised was something I should have done years ago. Mentally, all that strain, stress, anxiety and worry caused by the problem has gone. Physically, I am in better shape now than I have been for years. I am going to the gym, playing sports, and not worrying one bit about the changing rooms. Public Loos are now not a worry. I can stand again to urinate, and have a great aim! I feel like a true man! Yes, the journey has been a struggle, and those few weeks after the operation can be challenging, but… it is all worth it.
For anyone who is struggling with what I struggled with – go and see your GP and get a referral to the Urologist. Don’t be embarrassed. If ever I am blessed with a Son, I would seriously think about getting him cut too! I much prefer life as a circumcised man. I know this is not everyone’s experience, but it is mine.
I have found this forum so helpful and I thank those guys who have helped me along my journey. If I can support anyone, please feel free to DM me.
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