Showering after circumcision

[mnt1997]

I think I got a really loose circ, I can’t even see the stitches.

Should I pull the shaft skin (gently) when I shower in order to expose the sutures to water?

Thank you!

Ps: I’m on day 2 post op

[Cipher]

You don't want to get the wound wet for the first 24/48 hours post OP. Even after that, just do a quick rinse of the incision part but don't keep it under a constant stream of water too long. You don't want to get the stitches wet and make them break prematurely. So don't shower first 2 days post OP (though I know in this heat it might be terrible). If you absolutely must, rinse it for a couple of seconds but don't get it too wet. You can try pulling the skin back a little, though you might want to let it "be" for a few days. Then after a 4-5 days you might try to slowly pull it back but don't force it, as the wound can still be closing up. Your stitches should have done most of the work around day 10 so then you should be able to try to pull it back more to expose the incision part if you wish. Everyone heals differently, some faster, some slower, so if it causes pain or discomfort stop.

[mnt1997 in reply to Cipher]

That’s the problem! I can’t get the stitches wet even if I wanted to bc there’s skin covering them hahaha.

Thank you! I will try pulling the skin in a few days, hope everything works out 🤟

[Hidden in reply to mnt1997]

Where you able to see the stitches or pull them out?

[mnt1997 in reply to Hidden]

Yes! I had an appointment with my doc and he said that I should just do it! I expose the stitches every time I shower now

[Clutonny]

Do it after a week or so. Not that fast. The wound is still fresh and it may get infected.

[Hidden]

My doc says I can shower, but he gave me this condomn type things to put over it so it doesn’t get wet. For the first 2 weeks at least

[mnt1997 in reply to Hidden]

Oh, mine told me to start exposing it to water since day 2! Lol and that’s what I’ve been doing

[Hidden in reply to mnt1997]

Our docs be on some bullshit man 😂 I’m in the USA maybe that’s why

[mnt1997 in reply to Hidden]

😂😂 that’s right! I’m from Chile though

[Hidden in reply to mnt1997]

Oh you live in Chile now? That’s nice

[mnt1997 in reply to Hidden]

I’ve always lived here! And circumcision is not really common so I was really really worried hahaha

[Hidden in reply to mnt1997]

Nice man! Your English is perfect. How’s your little member doing? How long have you had operation?

[mnt1997 in reply to Hidden]

Hahaha thanks man! I’m on day 10 post op! Wbu?

[Hidden in reply to mnt1997]

Welcome! I’m on day 4.

[mnt1997 in reply to Hidden]

Hope everything turns out ok!

[Nahbro123]

Thanks for asking this!! Its exactly what i needed to know. My stiches are covered up too. The Doc seems to have left some skin enough for the stitches to get covered by skin so i have to pull it in order to apply ointment or let water hit it. That part is still freaking me out. Im on days 2. About to shower now and not let the water hit my penis till im ready to rinse it. How did you pat dry the stitches considering you cant see them?