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My Circumcision Story

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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 6,443 ✭✭✭Red Sleeping Beauty


    Due back 30th August. Rang the hospital this morning and the girl in the day ward said something about having to go to my GP or A+E. Am fairly worried as didn't think I would bleed this much. It's a week today since I had it done and my boxers were caked in blood when I woke up this morning.

    If you're bleedin go to an A&E right now!!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 143 ✭✭BankMan


    Due back 30th August. Rang the hospital this morning and the girl in the day ward said something about having to go to my GP or A+E. Am fairly worried as didn't think I would bleed this much. It's a week today since I had it done and my boxers were caked in blood when I woke up this morning.


    I'd be inclined to go back to the GP old bean - no point taking chances eh?


  • Registered Users Posts: 166,026 ✭✭✭✭LegacyUser


    Hi Lads,

    I too have bad phimosis and have it all my life. Basically I've never been able to retract my foreskin while either flaccid or erect and this is affecting my sex life seriously.

    I went to my GP few weeks ago and he automatically refered me to a Surgeon for the snip. I was a bit annoyed with him as he didn't inspect me and he ruled out the idea of using creams as a first try. Anyway after asking for the cream. he prescribed it to me and it didn't work. So it looks like its going to be the snip. The thoughts of it is really terrifying me as I don't know what to expect.

    First the glans is very sensitive when i try to touch it as it has never been exposed to the air. What will this be like after its exposed? I imagine it will be very uncomfortable for some time.

    I'm not too worried about loss of sensitivity as its I havent felt much in the glans anyway becuase of been unable to touch it. I think I have a severe case of phimosis.

    Also is it possible to be put asleep during the operation as i think the nerves would kill me been awake during an operation like this.

    The GP refered me to a Surgeon rather than a Urologist as he said There is a 12 month waiting list to see a Urologist. I don't think I can wait that long. But I presume the surgeon is just as experienced as a urologist in this area. I hope so!

    I was checking out alternatives to full circ such as partial circ, dorsal slit etc. I wouldn't mind the partial cut but I guess my penis needs to be inspected first by a professional first to determine what I need done. I really want help and have found this post very helpful with advice. Thank you all.

    Any advice appreciated.

    Cheers


  • Registered Users Posts: 102 ✭✭RolfHarris


    Hi

    From reading the thread, most people are put to sleep for the operation. I'm not sure if anyone here has had it done under local.

    12 months is a long wait. Where are you? Maybe you could google for a urologist and contact them directly?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 6,443 ✭✭✭Red Sleeping Beauty


    "google for a urologist "

    That's it, the internet just reached its most surreal point for me.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 102 ✭✭RolfHarris


    The most surreal point in the history of the internet will be when the posters on this thread decide to organise a meet-up.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 6,443 ✭✭✭Red Sleeping Beauty


    Someone unplug the internet. Rolf Harris just made the best rofltastic joke :(


  • Registered Users Posts: 102 ✭✭RolfHarris


    The concept of a circumcision-thread meet is quite worrying, but more worrying would be when someone decides they want to compare scars in the pub.


  • Registered Users Posts: 166,026 ✭✭✭✭LegacyUser


    I'm in the North east. I think if you go public or private its still the same waiting list. I dunno what to do, wanna get it sorted soon. I'd rather a partial circ to retain some foreskin and it doesn't seem as traumatic but I don't think its a popular procedure in Ireland. Just terrified of the pain I will have to go through and I'm mad with myself leaving it so long. I'm 29.

    By reading this thread most people have recovered ok from the problem. I don't know how bad their problem was tho. I cannot retract at all. Did anyone else have it that bad? I can open foreskin about 1 cm wide at the opening that is it! I'm just terrified something will go wrong with my surgery.

    I guess the first step is to get it looked at right, and stop beating about the bush!

    After researching a good bit over the last few weeks, I relaize I'm not alone with this. I was beginning to think that I was the only one suffering from this problem. I just hope I will function normally down below in the near future!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 15,914 ✭✭✭✭tbh



    I can open foreskin about 1 cm wide at the opening that is it!

    same here mate, no problems at all now, it's not that sore :)


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  • Registered Users Posts: 166,026 ✭✭✭✭LegacyUser


    Glad to hear positive stories, Im just wondering how the hell do they stop the bleeding, when erect I do notice alot of veins around the foreskin, that is worrying me a bit.

    I suppose there's no easy solution to it and surgery is neccessary.

    How long does it take the glans to adapt to been exposed to the air without been painful?

    Also I've never really touched my glans and when I did wasn't a nice feeling at all. So when it heals at least sex will be pleasureable I'm sure. Looking forward to that!


  • Registered Users Posts: 102 ✭✭RolfHarris


    After researching a good bit over the last few weeks, I relaize I'm not alone with this. I was beginning to think that I was the only one suffering from this problem. I just hope I will function normally down below in the near future!

    And this thread seems like the very best place on the internet to get some reassurance that you're not alone, and it's a procedure that lots of people go through with little worry.

    Go for it.

    And view with suspicion the inevitable PM you get from people telling you not to get cut.


  • Registered Users Posts: 6 michael1_2_3_4


    Haha. to be honest trying to put it to back of my mind at the moment. dont want to do any unnecessary damage.

    had a bit of a scare on the luas today after eyeing some young one. A good idea to block it out is to think of "Margaret Thatcher on a cold day". Seems to put the lad to sleep every time.

    Hows the recovery going for you. 10 days down I am still in a bit of discomfort but am able to move freely, drive, go for pints etc. Sport and sex are definitely still out the question. hope to get back to football at some stage next week. but that could be wishful thinking.

    Just hope the stitches clear up nicely.
    BankMan wrote: »
    Fair play michael, hope you're not in too much pain today. I'm in a bit of discomfort today but I suppose it's to be expected.

    Who do you think will be back in the saddle first ? ;)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 143 ✭✭BankMan


    I'm in the North east. I think if you go public or private its still the same waiting list. I dunno what to do, wanna get it sorted soon. I'd rather a partial circ to retain some foreskin and it doesn't seem as traumatic but I don't think its a popular procedure in Ireland. Just terrified of the pain I will have to go through and I'm mad with myself leaving it so long. I'm 29.

    By reading this thread most people have recovered ok from the problem. I don't know how bad their problem was tho. I cannot retract at all. Did anyone else have it that bad? I can open foreskin about 1 cm wide at the opening that is it! I'm just terrified something will go wrong with my surgery.

    I guess the first step is to get it looked at right, and stop beating about the bush!

    After researching a good bit over the last few weeks, I relaize I'm not alone with this. I was beginning to think that I was the only one suffering from this problem. I just hope I will function normally down below in the near future!

    Listen man - I was in the exact same shape. I'm also in the north east, and had the whole thing done in Navan about 2 months after meeting the surgeon. I don't know if I'm allowed give the name of the surgeon etc on here ?? He doesn't do full circs as he reckons there's no need. I had the dorsal slit done just over a week ago, and i'm almost fully recovered already. Before i couldn't retract flaccid or hard, now I can do either reasonably comfortably. Like you, I had some serious anxiety before getting it sorted, but to be honest I had made a mountain out of a molehill. I was knocked out for the op (for about an hour), and I had really good pain control afterwards. Had the op on a tuesday, back to work the following monday (desk job). Did half days for the first few days to get back in the swing of it though. If you want more detail with regard to the surgeon etc., I'm happy to point you in the right direction (if that's allowed). Sorry I didn't do it years ago !


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 143 ✭✭BankMan


    RolfHarris wrote: »
    The most surreal point in the history of the internet will be when the posters on this thread decide to organise a meet-up.


    I'm going to have to put it out there (excuse the pun). Let's do it. Pints. First round is on BankMan. :pac:


  • Registered Users Posts: 102 ✭✭RolfHarris


    Well that killed the conversation dead!

    How is everyone getting on?


  • Registered Users Posts: 7,373 ✭✭✭Dr Galen


    i just saw that offer!

    I'm for it though I've not had the snip snip. I think I might be left feeling left out.....where's that stanley knife


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 143 ✭✭BankMan


    RolfHarris wrote: »
    Well that killed the conversation dead!

    How is everyone getting on?


    Yeah, it surely did - sorry lads !

    2 weeks after dorsal slit and I'm in great shape. Stitches gone, about 90% healed and can retract fairly handy, and it seems to getting more elasticated as I heal. Should be back in the saddle any day now. :D


  • Registered Users Posts: 166,026 ✭✭✭✭LegacyUser


    Just wondering if you need to have someone with you in hospital to be discharged?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 143 ✭✭BankMan


    Definitely. You'll be in no fit state to drive / use public transport after an anaesthetic.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 126 ✭✭Jmcc001


    just wondering how much did it cost and any tips {no pun intended} on what hospitals/doctors do it in dublin


  • Registered Users Posts: 166,026 ✭✭✭✭LegacyUser


    Can you discharge yourself and use public transport home?


  • Registered Users Posts: 166,026 ✭✭✭✭LegacyUser


    Wats da craic lads,

    I'm 20 and for as long as I can remember had tight foreskin, pretty uncomfortable when doing anything and prone to infections. With a bit of encouragement from the girlf, went to get it looked at back in middle of June. Went to straight to urologist in Blackrock I had before with torsion of testicle (been pretty unlucky with the aul crown jewels!) and he suggested straight away to get a circ, and explained everything that was involved. Was given 1st August in Vincents Private as the big day.
    Was in at 7am, first patient of day, down to operating theatre at half 8. Consultant initially wanted to postpone it because just arrived home from Vietnam day and half earlier, and was worried that the 5 weeks of anti malarials, long haul flight and general anesthetic combo wasn't a good idea, but he decided to go ahead anyway cause I'm young, fit and healthy, and I didn't want to have to get it done during college.
    Back in my room at half 9, felt a bit groggy, but no pain at all, he had put local anesthetic in the area and bandage so could literally feel nothing for first day and night! Went home around 2. Just to warn ya, first time ya take a piss after the op it will probably go EVERYWHERE...! So mayb put a shower curtain around toilet or something. Was told to take baths for week or two after. Took bandages off in bath on second morning...first glimpse was SHOCKING but got used to it after a while. Stitches are just below the head, apparently will dissolve in about two weeks. Bit of swelling on underside. Weeped a kinda sticky yellow liquid for a day but apparently thats normal. 5 days later and no pain during day, just slight uncomfort. At night though its a different story. Wake up every hour and half with a stiffy and pain is pretty bad. Was managing it ok except last night felt something rip and there was blood straight away, although stopped quick enough. Heading back to consultant tomorrow to see if everything is going ok.
    My experience so far has given me a few questions. Being doing a bit of research and there's different styles you can get, like where the cut is? Is anyone elses like mine or further down shaft?! I wasn't asked so i just hope he gave me a good one! Also whats the sex like minus the foreskin?! Better or worse?! I know its a pretty embarassing problem but if theres lads out there reading this, go and see someone about it. Hopefully i'll be able say it was all worth it in a couple of weeks!


  • Registered Users Posts: 21,405 ✭✭✭✭Alun


    Can you discharge yourself and use public transport home?
    I'd seriously discourage you from doing that, really. You'll feel really groggy and a bit unstable after the GA, not to mention quite uncomfortable .. I found it quite uncomfortable just getting in and out of the car, not to mention feeling every bump in the road on the way home.

    Just get a friend or relative to pick you up .. you'll have to tell them what it's about of course, but I'm sure you can get over that.


  • Registered Users Posts: 102 ✭✭RolfHarris


    Thanks for all the recent updates, lads.

    Only three weeks today for me to go, and I'm in turn excited and nervous about what to expect, but this thread has really helped.

    I can't believe how poor the information on what to expect from a circumcision is elsewhere on the internet. This thread has been brilliant.

    It sounds as if everyone's experience suggests that daytimes are OK, but night-times are difficult. Has anyone tried taking Night Nurse or something to knock them out and so sleep through?

    If you don't get a decent night's sleep it really makes it harder to cope rationally during the day. I do think a lot of the worries people have had on this thread have come from being exhausted and over-tired from lack of proper sleep at nights.

    what do you reckon?


  • Registered Users Posts: 21,405 ✭✭✭✭Alun


    For me the constant awakenings in the night did take their toll, that combined with some (possibly overdone) worrying about the healing process and having to be so particular about cleanliness and such. The thing is not to get so worried about the time it's taking to heal or what it looks like (esp. the very first time you take the bandage off!). Wound healing is a funny thing .. it seems to take forever initially, and then all of a sudden speeds up and is done and dusted in a few days. Had the same experience with an appendix operation a few years ago too.

    As far as the night time goes, I didn't take any artificial remedies to get me to sleep. I got woken up several times a night, maybe 3 or 4, with the pain, and sometimes a little bleeding where stitches had become strained, but found that just getting out of bed and walking around for a few minutes helped things 'subside' as it were. It's surprising actually how often it happens during each night (there must be some physiological reason for it?) .. I guess normally we're just blissfully unaware of the fact.

    Anyway, good luck with the op, and let us know how you got on!


  • Registered Users Posts: 166,026 ✭✭✭✭LegacyUser


    BankMan wrote: »
    Listen man - I was in the exact same shape. I'm also in the north east, and had the whole thing done in Navan about 2 months after meeting the surgeon. I don't know if I'm allowed give the name of the surgeon etc on here ?? He doesn't do full circs as he reckons there's no need. I had the dorsal slit done just over a week ago, and i'm almost fully recovered already. Before i couldn't retract flaccid or hard, now I can do either reasonably comfortably. Like you, I had some serious anxiety before getting it sorted, but to be honest I had made a mountain out of a molehill. I was knocked out for the op (for about an hour), and I had really good pain control afterwards. Had the op on a tuesday, back to work the following monday (desk job). Did half days for the first few days to get back in the swing of it though. If you want more detail with regard to the surgeon etc., I'm happy to point you in the right direction (if that's allowed).* Sorry I didn't do it years ago !

    Hey there.Going back to see the doctor again next week. Just can't keep putting it off! I know he'll refer me to a surgeon, just got to go and do it.* I am going to ask him about the dosal slit and partial cut. Don't wanna be talked into full circumcision without discussing other options first. I am very very anxious too and embarrassed I left it so long. But from reading this thread its a good help to go do something about it. Cannot spend my life with this problem. It's so depressing.How was the sensitivity after the cut? I cannot retract flaccid or hard either and just curious how bad the pain and discomfort is after* the head been covered behind the skin for all this time. From reading this thread it seems some people had tight foreskins but still managed to retract the skin somewhat.* I cannot at all. Only about a 1cm diametre opening. I dread to think what its like what it will be like when exposed to the air. I cannot even touch it right now. I'm going to have to go through with whatever it takes* I supposeCheers for your advice


  • Registered Users Posts: 15 Avant Garde


    Alun wrote: »
    I got woken up several times a night, maybe 3 or 4, with the pain, and sometimes a little bleeding where stitches had become strained, but found that just getting out of bed and walking around for a few minutes helped things 'subside' as it were.

    How much blood do you mean when you say little bleeding?? Last night I woke up and blood had ended up on my stomach was pouring off onto sheets. stopped as soon as was flaccid again. Are you talking that much blood or less?

    Also, I'm worried if I take sleeping pills or anything to sleep the whole night thru, I could bleed to death without realising! So I'm avoiding them. I've just being going to bed much later and getting up earlier and just resting through the day, I'm off work and college though, so others may not be in as lucky a position.


  • Registered Users Posts: 21,405 ✭✭✭✭Alun


    How much blood do you mean when you say little bleeding?? Last night I woke up and blood had ended up on my stomach was pouring off onto sheets. stopped as soon as was flaccid again. Are you talking that much blood or less?
    I never had that much bleeding, only a really small amount. How long ago was your op? I'd try and see the specialist again if it's a) that much blood and b) happening regularly. Do you have any kind of dressing on "it"?


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  • Registered Users Posts: 15 Avant Garde


    Had it last Saturday, was grand for first few nights but just Wednesday night and last night it started. Actually went to see him today, said it was healing well and not to worry and it should stop in next few days, so hopefully it will!


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