8 Weeks Post-Circumcision - New Normals, Swelling & Sensitivity

[Arclight1979]

Hi all - yes, it's me again with another update. As I said, I find writing these to be very therapeutic and hopeful that other men having or having had the operation can find something useful in these weekly posts about what's in store or check my thinking.

So, where am I? Well, I've hit 8 weeks healed, and the improvements are clearer today that they've been at other updates. Today is the first day I've felt like my new normal is sinking in. The outer wound is healed and settling, and it's all about keeping clean and healing internally from here on in. Perhaps it's because I'm at that 2-month mark that I am taking stock of my current feelings and sensations, but overall I feel more physically and mentally comfortable with the new normals.

New Normals - This is more about the general acceptance of the situation than anything else. I've been circumcised, there's been pain and discomfort (still is sometimes), but I believe that I'm past the most scary bits and that issues arising now are all part of the continued healing. That puts me in the positive situation of simply taking care of myself and my penis. I've adjusted routines and now they're not new anymore - for example, showering is done differently now and I treat my penis gently when washing using the proper soaps, and putting my underwear on is not just a quick pull up, instead I pull up at the back and then over at the front. My point is that the adjustments I made to my routine felt alien at first and are now just how I do things. My wife and doctor provide the support that everything I'm doing is right, I haven't made leaps before I felt I could physically and mentally make them and that's the best advice I'd offer anyone. Listen to your body and mind, and react when you think you need to.

Swelling - There's still swelling round by the frenulum, but it's continuing to calm every day. I masturbated for the first time properly (another new normal in the making - with a new penis comes a new way to self love) and it felt swollen for the rest of the day, but I woke up this morning and the swelling has gone down again leaving only a bit of discomfort right below the scar line that is subsiding as the day progresses. I also have noticed that when flaccid my shaft skin sometimes bunches over itself right below the scar line when I sit down - this can cause a bit of irritation and swelling of the rolled up shaft skin in tiny little areas. If anyone has any tips - someone told me a dab of savlon can sort the irritation - I'd be happy to hear it. It's about the only annoyance I really have right now, alongside the swelling round the frenulum.

Sensitivity - Well, my glands still has sensation in it, but the alarm bell sensitivity is managed by tight microfibre briefs and slightly moving the front seams of my trousers away from the head of my penis. But, I'm wearing underwear daily, haven't had to swab or wrap it up for over 2 weeks now (it's actually more uncomfortable than just wearing pants) and overall just feeling more comfortable down there. It sits where it sits. Growing my ball pubes out has been the best choice to fighting the irritation they provided when I was trimming them - it was like resting my chap on a hedgehog. The longer they get, the less irritation they cause. Other than that, the scar line and pink skin above it is sensitive in places, but I don't really notice it unless it gets rubbed through the day's walking. I just apply a little bit of coconut oil to the scar and head when needed, but not every day cos it all gets too slimy down there. And who wants a slimy package... aside from at the appropriate times?

So, there we are. 8 weeks today and things are entering the next phase of healing, I feel. It's not the beginning of the end, yet, but it is the end of the beginning - physically and mentally. The chaos and panic of the first 2 weeks lifted once I could get mobile again, the impatience of weeks 3-7 where it didn't feel like anything was getting better fast is behind me and I'm instead appreciating how far I've come. And now I'm entering the 8th week with a new goal of simply doing everything I need to while looking after my new penis to give it the best chance to heal internally and aesthetically. Oh, and seeing my new boner and being able to enjoy it is a major morale boost. Next step is to enjoy it with my wife - which I am so excited about... and nervous, but that's a new normal in itself.

Hope this wasn't too waffly, and if anyone has any comments, tips or questions, please DM me or comment on the post.

Tom.

[Hidden]

Congrats on the healing. I can't speak to the healing process as I had mine done over 40 years ago as an infant but I believe once you get past the healing stages you'll really enjoy the new look and feel. As far as scar goes and the lighter skin closer to the head, that will always be a very sensitive spot and probably just get used to it over time. Mine is sensitive there as well but not to the point of discomfort in underwear or pants.

[Arclight1979 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks for the comment. So you've never known anything different. My word on it all is if I didn't have to have it done as an adult, I wouldn't have had it. But if I'd had it done at birth I probably would have been spared a lifetime (to now) of pain and shame because mine didn't work right. I think sensitivity is always gonna be a part of life, it will dull, but it's the new normal.

[Hidden in reply to Arclight1979]

Sorry to hear you had to get it done for pain and wasn't a choice. Hopefully you'll learn to love your new look and get rid of any shame you once had.

[Arclight1979 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you, don't be sorry, it was lifelong phimosis and preputial adhesions - I could roll back my foreskin while flaccid, but the adhesions meant it could never roll back while up on hydraulics. Pre-circ I could have sex with the right condoms, I fathered a child (lots of lube) and my wife has never had any complaints. I've just never been able to enjoy oral sex properly or go too hard, try crazy positions, and there was a lot of shame attached to it... having the operation was as much a choice to not live the rest of my life feeling held back in my sex life with my wife, nor wondering 'what if', but it was beginning to weigh on my mind and hurt at times. I was told that the phimosis could be solved with steroid creams, but the adhesions needed surgery, and if I just fixed them I'd still not be able to roll back the foreskin while erect. There was a choice, but just the one. I'm glad I made it. The chap looks great when fully up... can't wait to put him to good use over the coming years.

[Man7Cut]

Glad things are improving. I've sent you a message in chat

[zara1986]

how did it feel when u first masturbated? im getting cut on Wednesday btw(full circumcision) inner skin will be removed

[Arclight1979 in reply to zara1986]

Good luck for Wednesday. You're having the full circ, like me and many others here. Don't hesitate to ask any questions at all. It felt really good - it's only the first time so I didn't really how to grip it or anything, just kind of gently stimulated the glands with a loose grip. Felt really nice and the orgasm was intense... but at this stage I don't know if that's because it was 2 months pent up or the new look of my penis.

[zara1986 in reply to Arclight1979]

Thnx

[Moon007]

Hi Arlight1979, wish you all the best and speedy recovery. However, if you get chance, please take some time read all my concerns under Moon007. My healthy life has been destroyed, still not recovered after almost 16 MONTHS since since the circumcision procedure was carried on 23 Jan 2023.

[zara1986 in reply to Moon007]

I'm so sorry bro, did a urologist perform the surgery or General surgeon?

[Moon007]

Hi It was the Urologist. I was frightened that the tight foreskin (phimosis), I might develop cancer. The fact of the matter is that I had never ever seen/saw my GP for the phimosis, all the symptoms associated with it, never complained. Now today, after some 16 months I am completely and totally grounded with no erections, pain and hypersensitivity. In my own words I can only describe this surgery was neither was necessary or warranted, after the procedure carried out, all the lab results were negative. It is like some has twisted my face and neck to 180 degrees, so is my penis, there is no energy left. No flow of blood to maintain the erections, it is possible a nerve has been damaged. I would urge and request in the event should a cause of circumcision arise, please do have a second opinion, particularly if there are no symptoms, my healthy life has been ruined and completely destroyed.

[zara1986]

dam sorry about that man but i have to get it done for health reasons i got no choice(balanitis)