circumcised

[Lee616liam]

any advise. I am due to have an Circumsion. Any advice about healing or what to expect.

[nomad3]

Worth a read baus.org.uk/_userfiles/page...

[Lee616liam in reply to nomad3]

Thank you. Bit nervous about it. Any advice on how to deal with a big change.

[roddythescot]

There is some very useful, medically approved advice on Preparation for your circumcision at: circinfo.com/preparation/pr...

Correspomding advice on Post-Op Care is at: circinfo.com/post-op_care/c...

Don't worry. Circumcision is a simple external procedure to be done under local anaesthetic in a doctor's office.

[Russell_088]

Healing times vary. It took me almost 8 months but I am happy. Lots of patience. Follow the advice of your doctor and ask them questions during the healing if you are unsure about something.

[Mohammad-341]

if not needed do, notgo for only aesthetic purpose

[Ashktcup]

Don't think too much, Just get it done, it's a minor surgery you will heal in a month

[Skertchly]

get a second and third opinion.!I had one at 72 and regret it. It was sore for 4 months after and sensitivity is reduced later.

[Lee616liam in reply to Skertchly]

Seen lots of specialists. They have all said I would need it. Sorry to hear that you regret it.

[jaglad]

Healing can take time. Regular cleaning afterwards with short warm salt baths. Slowly and gently introduce touch to reduce sensitivity. Take pain killers as often as needed.

I also found wearing tight pants reduced pain by keeping it all in place. Movement meant pain for me.

[Lee616liam in reply to jaglad]

Thank you. Bit nervous about it to be honest. Just hope it will look okay after.

[jaglad]

We all heal at different rates but you will get there.

[jimfromcalif]

Why are you planning the surgery?

[Lee616liam in reply to jimfromcalif]

I have suffered with phimosis and priapism for years. So getting it done to help with the phimosis. On meds for priapism.

[KOTFrank in reply to Lee616liam]

I suggest checking online phimosisjourney. Most complete info available and encouraging.

[Lee616liam]

is it normal to have some second thoughts about the surgery.

Just nervous. Having had the foreskin for 27 years and now going to not have it in 3 weeks.

Is this normal

[foreskinsaver]

Circumcision should be a last resort after alternatives have been tried and failed. A preputioplasty is a procedure that cures phimosis but retains the foreskin. You should contact the charity 15 Square 15Square.org.uk They are able to advise on your options.