Evening everyone - glad to have stumbled across this forum.
After knowingly suffering from phimosis for 15-odd years (I'm 32) and having poor health care/advice experiences along the way, I somewhat reluctantly decided to go ahead with a circumcision which is taking place next week. Apprehension is high!
Any final pieces of advice are appreciated. A couple of specific questions I have:
- How painful/uncomfortable are you afterwards and for how long? I'm in a bit of a tricky situation in that I currently live with family and do not want them to know. I have checked myself into a hotel near the hospital the night after the op, and following I'd like to be able to manage the situation myself without having to disclose it to my family. I do have some friends that are aware, for moral support.
- How long did it take you to go back to work? I've booked 3 days off including the day of the operation and should quite easily be able to extend that to a week. I will struggle to go beyond that.
- Anything to suggest asking of the surgeon and others looking after me before and after the op? The surgeon I'm having has a lot of expertise in the area (and as such I've waited a long time for him) so in consultation he felt confident on the type that I would need (which involves leaving some foreskin behind).
Replies or private messages greatly appreciated. Thanks.