Can’t see stitches after Circumcision

[NkC555]

Hi guys, I had a Circumcision three days ago, the head is super sensitive and little sore, also have lump sticking out on the glans on the front, but I can’t see the stitches at all, they seem to be buried inside the skin - remaining foreskin, also the the head is not fully exposed but like 30% . I’m a little freaked out Over the whole thing and any comments or help most appreciated- 41 years old... thanks guys..,

Update... now on day 7 post op, been taking NSAID but surgeon only allowed weeks medication- will swelling go down on its own now? It’s still quite sore and the chaffing hurts occasionally? Any recommendations for this?

[Chris3108]

I think I’m the same look at my posts ? I’m super scared

[NkC555]

Hey Chris, I’m on day 3 post op, swelling is still pretty bad, not really sore much but have this weird little lump on edge of glans, does this sound normal, I’ll upload photos when I’m alone... ☺️ But have tenderness on glans area and sensitive around area.... but still can’t see stitches .... 😩

[Chris3108 in reply to NkC555]

Hey mate I’m the same I can’t even see my stitches at all :/ I’m worried I can’t pull the skin back to clean them...? And my glans sensative as fuck and so is the area and my area has swollen right up and gone red as fuck

[NkC555 in reply to Chris3108]

Same as... I’m wondering if i should force back the skin to expose the area so i can clean it at least...

[Chris3108 in reply to NkC555]

I got told not to do that.. I’m too scared to do that 😭😭starting to regret it all tbh

[NkC555 in reply to Chris3108]

I had no choice unfortunately- phimosis - had it for years - so it was either cut Tom dooly or get it closed up involuntary

[Chris3108 in reply to NkC555]

I had no choice either I had phimosis too and what little lump ??

[NkC555 in reply to Chris3108]

It’s like a mini clitoris under the frenulum ( where they cut it and stitched it back)

[Chris3108 in reply to NkC555]

That’s what I’ve got too I think ?

[Qfellow in reply to Chris3108]

Yeah that's correct! Don't worry about retracting your skin. The swelling is too much pressure to allow you to anyways. Don't worry about cleaning it. It's a recent wound in which your body will perform the cleaning itself using lymph fluid, white blood cells, and proteins carried to it by your red blood. Only clean what u can see, and leave the swelling area alone. When it settles down and flatten out, then it will be sealed enough for you to wash with water and mild soap on the outside. Swelling doesn't go down until the body's immune technology sends the signal to the lymph system.

[NkC555 in reply to Qfellow]

Great reply, cheers mate! I was beginning to get a little fearful of permanent disfigured penis!

[mnt1997 in reply to Chris3108]

Hey! I am 2 days post op and I have the same problem. Did you force back the skin in order to see the stitches? (I can’t see mine either)

[Chris3108 in reply to mnt1997]

No don’t force back the skin whatever you do I was tempted and went to docs and they said leave it to heal DONT force it back coz you will just open the wound and that’s the last thing you want

[mnt1997 in reply to Chris3108]

Thank you for answering me! I’ll make sure not to do that anytime soon hahaha.

But how will I know if I’m healing correctly? Like I can’t even see the stitches, how will I know if I’m healing correctly then (?).

Thank you so much!

[Chris3108 in reply to mnt1997]

That’s okay, they will just dissolve I couldn’t see mine apart from the legs of the stitches which I could only see millimetres of, just don’t pull the skin just leave it for about another 7-10 days and then let me know how it is

[mnt1997 in reply to Chris3108]

I will do just that, thank you Chris! I’m really freaking out because I don’t think not being able to see your stitches is something that common.

I’ll most def keep you updated!

[Chris3108 in reply to mnt1997]

Drop me a Dm message if needs be and it shouldn’t be , you from UK? If so you have got the same cut as me because nhs do the same cuts

[mnt1997 in reply to Chris3108]

Nice thank you man! I’m not from the UK though hahaha I’m from Chile.

Thank you for all the help, I really appreciate it 🤟

[Qfellow in reply to Chris3108]

Daz81 penis was operated on and looked just like yours. He had the same concerns. Check his photos out, and then check his final result & healed pics out. It looks gteat and he's satisfied. So just message him as he has the perfect strategy for your exact situation

[Chris3108 in reply to Qfellow]

Yeah been talking to him mate, just struggling with the swelling tbh

[dil4dhan in reply to Chris3108]

Hey Chris, I did it a week ago and have similar condition as yours. how is yours now?

[Chris3108 in reply to dil4dhan]

Hi mate look on my profile and your see

[NkC555]

Wonder what the little lump thing sticking out the front is?

[Hidden]

Sounds a lot like mine and Daz81 if you click his name he posted pictures during his recovery which helped me a lot. I'm at day 11 at the moment and could pull it back fully to reveal all the stitches at around day 9 once the swelling had gone down a fair bit, hope this helps.

[NkC555 in reply to Hidden]

Cheers Dave, that’s reassuring to know, it just feels awful now and I’m getting the feeling of “will my junk ever be the same again” 😳

[NkC555 in reply to Hidden]

That’s assuring to see as mine looks like a battered sausage for now!!

[NkC555]

I can’t take photos with the app otherwise I’d show y’all.. but it’s similar to others posted pics..

[Chris3108 in reply to NkC555]

Do you have WhatsApp or anything ??

[NkC555 in reply to Chris3108]

Yes.. send me a pm I’ll bounce it over to you...

[Chris3108]

Bucky this comment ^? Is that what the sergeon has done

[Chris3108]

Hidden to mine

[Qfellow]

It most definately is

[NkC555]

I will do when I figure out how to!!

[nomann]

I'm day 7 post op. Surgeon told me I had a large amount of inflammation seconds after surgery. Girth was 3 times the size. Can't see stitches at all, other than the bottom of the wound/penis. Still looks like a hotdog in pastry with no stitches. 2 stitches have popped at the bottom. Black and purple colours have gone now, thought it would never end. (After 5 days) Still awaiting to see the majority of all stitches. Just want it to heal. Don't care about looks anymore. Photos always helps. Not enough courage myself yet to share. 34 yrs.

[NkC555 in reply to nomann]

Mine looks like that too... also getting slight sting when urinating - plus don’t even need to hold it when peeing goes straight out like a hose pipe though the glans also swollen to three times its normal size!

[jimfromcalif]

Were stitches used? Surgical adhesives are now being used.

[NkC555 in reply to jimfromcalif]

I had stitches- dissolving ones in week or two apparently?

[NkC555]

So now 6 weeks after surgery all good except this hard circle feeling under skin at head when erect? Is this normal?

[KBo3 in reply to NkC555]

So I'm at the 7 weeks mark - take a look at my posts - I still have some swelling underneath too.

[Maggot172826474848]

hi, I’m looking for some advice I’m like that after day 6, had to go back yesterday cause looked like it was infected so they gave me some antibiotics to clear it up, I woke up dry this morning no weeping but as the day goes on I’ve got some clear stroke pink fluid that’s just coming out of the skin where the stitches are, it’s only a right little bit is this normal

[Sortingitout5]

This has been so so helpful as I was freaking out and too embarrassed to go back to the doc . I’m day 10 and finally had a look at my night erection and all looks good . Stitches still in and swelling down a lot but still sore at the bottom of bell end that’s pretty red…worried it’s inflected or maybe rust irritated. Any one else had this?