My Circumcision Story

LegacyUser

It's slowly dawned on me over the last 12-18 months that I need a circumcision. Started with a case of urethritis and when the docs were examinng it they all said my foreskin was extremely tight and that that was "half my problem".

Turns out that I have full phimosis and the uroligist says I need the op. He also said something called BXO (google it) is likely to be causing it and that some studies have suggested it MAY be a pre-cancer indicator (I emphasise MAY).

So I'm waiting for the appointment and reading up.

The CRAZY thing is, untill recently, I never knew I had a problem. Sex has always been fine. No great problem (only the foreskin doesn't retract). But I never, ever thought that was a problem. I thought that's what happens when you're uncircumcised. I'm in my thirties and married - all this time I think I've actually not understood how the penis actually operates.

As I said to the uroloigist - its the only one I have and the only one I've been up close to (especially in an excited state) and it never really gave me problems in the past - so I just figured twas all fine.

Penn

I had my appointment with the consultant today. It was fairly quick and easy. Said I definitely needed a circ though. Wouldn't be long until I had trouble taking a p*ss. Booked in towards the end of July. Going to have to tell the folks soon, no getting around it. Going to need someone to bring me up and collect me from the hospital. Just have to decide now whether to take the time off work as holiday or sick leave

I Heart Internet

Surely any necessary operation means you can take sick leave??

brianregan09

Okay so just discovered this have not been able to pull bac my foreskin since i was 19/20 im 28 now :O thing is i have a few warts down there noting major though and i'm seriously ****ting at the thought of getting this sorted, I suppose the question is will they just take off the whole thing warts and all (cos there all on my foreskin) i suppse not really liking my GP has kind of put off going to him about something like this my fiance doesn't seem to mind another reason why I have put this off

Penn

I Heart Internet wrote: »

Surely any necessary operation means you can take sick leave??

I can take it as sick leave but I think it means I don't get paid. Whereas taking it as holidays means I get paid but have to use up some of my holiday days.

I'll have a talk with the boss, see what he says.

username_

Just tell your boss you need to get the top of your mici chopped off and you need a week to recover afterwards and you persume you will be paid if htats ok thank you very much chances are he wont want to discuss it with you and will agree straight away !!!!

MakeEmLaugh

Hi,

A friend of mine is due to see a surgeon in the Mater Private, who regularly performs circumcision, in June. The only issue is, his insurance only covers him for the Mater General, not the Mater Private.

While this won't affect his appointment to see the consultant (which isn't covered by his insurance anyway), he is worried that it may mean he has to wait an unusually long time to then have the circumcision performed in the Mater General.

Does anyone know if there is any correlation between how long you wait if it is the same surgeon performing on you? Ultimately, I don't think it should, as the surgeon is the same regardless. It should just affect how much his insurance is charged (the Mater Private is notoriously expensive).

Any feedback appreciated.

LoTwan

It depends on whether the surgeon has private operating privileges in MMH as well as MPH. If he has both then your friend *should* be added to the private list in MMH even though his consult is in MPH. A call to the secretary should answer that question.

Deedsie

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tbh

Hi Folks -

I started this thread over six years ago, and ever since, I'd say I've had a PM every other week asking me questions. I've no problem with that, btw, happy to help

If you're reading this thread and you're too embarrassed to post - you're not alone, you're not even in the minority. Let me try to summarize the FAQs here.

Overall summary: Go to the doctors, get referred to a specialist, get the op.

Date of the first doctors appointment: 13/07/2006.

I have health insurance, so went private.

Date of visit to the specialist: 09/08/2006 (about three weeks) (visit cost €150 but that was six years ago). The specialist was in the Bon Secours, in Dublin.

Date of the OP: 27/09/2006 (about a month and a half after visting the specialist)

Wow. That's a lot quicker than I remember.

Cost of the Operation: €2800 paid for by the VHI. Thank god for the VHI!

I was out of all action for about five days, and out of ACTION for about two weeks, although they say to wait for six weeks.

The healing process is slow to kick in, but once it does kick in, it happens pretty quickly.

In my opinion:

• You'll need about five days off work / school
• I'm no more or less sensitive than I was before the op - hard to believe, but true. In my normal day to day life I'm not conscious of it flapping around.
• You'll have to go to a doctor first
• You should tell your parents, it would be a difficult thing for a young guy to do on his own.
• It's easier to tell your parents after you go to the doctor, because once you've been to the doctor, it's less embarrasing.
• If you think you need it done, there's at least a chance that you do - but go to the doc for a professional opinion.
• the worst part of the whole experience is getting the courage to go to the doc. Once you've done that, the rest is easy.
• It's not as sore as you think.

Best of luck and feel free to PM me any time.

cutty9

i got circumcised as a baby.

it was something to do with an infection

i wish i had the joy of foreskin

Tidus_reborn

cutty9 wrote: »

i got circumcised as a baby.

it was something to do with an infection

i wish i had the joy of foreskin

There is now some men who were circumcised at birth now 'restoring' their foreskin through the use of some tension devices. I don't really know much about it though, you could probably look up through google though. I remember watching a tv show that mentioned that there are charities that can offer advice etc. regarding it, however I can't really comment on the efficacy of it.

I had a question for some of the people in here who had grown up and had to get the operation due to phimosis, if you have yet to have children, if you go on to have sons will you have them circumcised at birth? (Assuming the mother is neutral on the issue?)

tbh

Tidus_reborn wrote: »

I had a question for some of the people in here who had grown up and had to get the operation due to phimosis, if you have yet to have children, if you go on to have sons will you have them circumcised at birth? (Assuming the mother is neutral on the issue?)

I've had a son since the op, and never even considered getting him done at birth.

LegacyUser

Hey lads

irish guy just got it done in Spain yesterday. Local anesthesia, chatting to the doc and nurse about whiskey and football all the way through. I had the full job, in hospital at 10, having a coffee by 2

Slight discomfort yesterday, no pain. When i got home, my biggest worry was urination....NO ISSUES which suprised me. Ate some and slept the PM away until the copa del rey final.

Day 2 dawned with a stiffy, but quickly went down. No pain still, just discomfort.

My question...i have to go to my GP on Monday afternoon, what is the best way to bind the lad up? I have the compress on which will come off tomorrow ( just in time for a roast dinner...) but currently have him hoisted above my shorts, can't do that on the streets...any ideas?

decdev

tbh wrote: »

Hi Folks -

I started this thread over six years ago, and ever since, I'd say I've had a PM every other week asking me questions. I've no problem with that, btw, happy to help

If you're reading this thread and you're too embarrassed to post - you're not alone, you're not even in the minority. Let me try to summarize the FAQs here.

Overall summary: Go to the doctors, get referred to a specialist, get the op.

Date of the first doctors appointment: 13/07/2006.

I have health insurance, so went private.

Date of visit to the specialist: 09/08/2006 (about three weeks) (visit cost €150 but that was six years ago). The specialist was in the Bon Secours, in Dublin.

Date of the OP: 27/09/2006 (about a month and a half after visting the specialist)

Wow. That's a lot quicker than I remember.

Cost of the Operation: €2800 paid for by the VHI. Thank god for the VHI!

I was out of all action for about five days, and out of ACTION for about two weeks, although they say to wait for six weeks.

The healing process is slow to kick in, but once it does kick in, it happens pretty quickly.

In my opinion:

• You'll need about five days off work / school
• I'm no more or less sensitive than I was before the op - hard to believe, but true. In my normal day to day life I'm not conscious of it flapping around.
• You'll have to go to a doctor first
• You should tell your parents, it would be a difficult thing for a young guy to do on his own.
• It's easier to tell your parents after you go to the doctor, because once you've been to the doctor, it's less embarrasing.
• If you think you need it done, there's at least a chance that you do - but go to the doc for a professional opinion.
• the worst part of the whole experience is getting the courage to go to the doc. Once you've done that, the rest is easy.
• It's not as sore as you think.

Best of luck and feel free to PM me any time.

Got great advice reading through this thread cheers waiting for date for op

ahsheryaknow

Madelyn Mealy Guano wrote: »

Alrite guys, I’m a young lad – 23 yo and I suffer from phimosis.


I’m unable to retract my foreskin and find it quite painful to try. This problem makes sex quite painful and thus has had a knock on effect on my ability to form relationships! I believed this was ‘my lot in life’ and used to get quite depressed about it. Tried researching on the internet but some of the websites seemed a bit dodgy and then I found this thread!


Have to say it’s a relief to know I’m not the only one and reading this thread has been really helpful and informative.:) Seriously considering getting it done asap!


I do have a few questions though :
How long after consulation before you can operation?

How long after the operation roughly before you become ‘operational’ ie sex, masterbation ?


Also, does anyone know the total costs of the process ie GP visit, consultant fee and operation fee? I want to try get it done myself rather than on my insurance and have to deal awkwardly with my parents!

Also where did you guys get the procedure done? public/ private? heard of a clinic in malahide - is it worth looking into?

Cheers!!

The time between consultation and operation depends on the consultant. They could have a slot in their list for the following week or a few weeks. Also depends when it suits you to take a week off.

For sex, you'll have to wait at least a week for the stitches to dissolve, mine took two to fully disappear.

If you have insurance you might as well use it. Your going to have to tell someone anyways to be collected from the hospital, might as well be them. You literally say 'Mum, Dad, I've been to a doctor, I'm getting circumcised, I need you to collect me from the hospital on this date and I need my insurance details.' Believe me, they won't want to know the particulars of the situation.

Also, your GP can recommend a good urologist, they've probably sent hundreds to the same one over the years

dr gonzo

Strange question here, but what is the litmus test for whether you need this done or not, if that makes sense...?

tbh

dr gonzo wrote: »

Strange question here, but what is the litmus test for whether you need this done or not, if that makes sense...?

In general, if its difficult for you to retract your foreskin over the head of your penis when erect, you should get it checked out. You may not need a circ to get it sorted.

JosefK

Very helpful thread lads. Reassuring to read the experiences other people have had.

I'm due to get this done later in the week. Not too apprehensive yet and relieved to almost have it out of the way, but no doubt the nerves will build the closer it gets.

Few things I'm wondering about:

Any advice on advance preparation? Anything that would be good to have in place for the aftermath?

How sore is it for the first week or so? Is walking around possible? I have an unavoidable work thing in the middle of next week that I kind of have to show up for and I'm wondering if I'm going to be mobile in time for it?

I haven't told a soul about the op? Should I?

What's the procedure itself like? How dragged out is the process once you get in there?

Any advice appreciated, lads.

tbh

JosefK wrote: »

Very helpful thread lads. Reassuring to read the experiences other people have had.

I'm due to get this done later in the week. Not too apprehensive yet and relieved to almost have it out of the way, but no doubt the nerves will build the closer it gets.

Few things I'm wondering about:

Any advice on advance preparation? Anything that would be good to have in place for the aftermath?

Everyones different but for me, I would have said plenty of DVD boxsets, and a bunch of new underwear - you know the ones that aren't boxes, or y-fronts, they are the kind of trunk shorts - keep everything from flopping about

How sore is it for the first week or so? Is walking around possible? I have an unavoidable work thing in the middle of next week that I kind of have to show up for and I'm wondering if I'm going to be mobile in time for it?

it's more uncomfortable than sore, the first day or two it can be a little sore, and then after that, you just want to be off your feet as much as you can. How long after the op is the function? I'd say if its within five days you're probably better off sowing doubts as to whether you'll make it..just in case.

I haven't told a soul about the op? Should I?

I'd tell at least one person about it, because you never know what kind of help you might need, but I found that saying I needed an op on my foot was perfect for everyone who didn't need to know the specifics - it was a perfect fit for not being sick, just uncomfortable, and it explained the limp!

What's the procedure itself like? How dragged out is the process once you get in there?

Any advice appreciated, lads.

I had a general anas. so I couldn't tell you - one of the lads who got a local would be more help there.

iusedtoknow

hi...I'm the guy that had it done in Spain.

What's the procedure itself like? How dragged out is the process once you get in there?

Any advice appreciated, lads.

Before going into theatre, i changed into what was basically scrubs
I had a local - i walked into the theatre and sat on the gurney/bed. The theatre nurse put on a monitoring device to my chest, a pulse monitor to my finger and on my other hand a shunt for a saline drip.
The urologist came in, did a final check of my equipment , sterilized the area then started.
Seriously, this next part was the worst. I had 2 very small pricks (bah bum!) in the base of my penis and based on the brusing, probably in my sac as well. After about 5 minutes the doc got me to sit up and watching gently touch my penis with a needle to check the numbing. It worked, he told me put my head down and relax.

I heard him working away, all the time chatting to the nurse and junior doctor who was observing. Every so often we'd chat about football and he wanted to know about whiskey etc. After about 20 minutes, the stitching started as well as the cauterizer (sic) to seal the wound. There is a bit of a crackle, but nothing more.

As soon as this was done, they sat me up to have a look and then gave me instructions for after-care.

The whole thing was probably an hour or so - i walked out to the waiting area where my wife was, and went and had a coffee and away home in a taxi.

Bring something to read, as there is a lot of waiting around before hand - also it will distract you a bit. In all honesty, the operation is not that bad - i think my wife had it worse waiting for the time I was in

JosefK

Thanks for the replies lads, and thanks especially to tbh for setting up this thread. The man's a hero. Honestly the information on here has made this whole thing a lot easier.

Approaching zero hour now and I'm expecting the terrors tonight. I'm still reasonably calm about it but I expect all manner of doubts to hit me tonight.

A few last questions I have:

Are there different 'types' of cuts that the surgeon might ask me to pick from tomorrow? Or is it all pretty much the same? If I am going to get hit with options of some sort I'd rather know beforehand.

Also, do I need to get any salts or strange ointments to help me through the healing process? I'd rather stock up on all this stuff now and move as little as possible for the next 4/5 days.

tbh

JosefK wrote: »

Thanks for the replies lads, and thanks especially to tbh for setting up this thread. The man's a hero. Honestly the information on here has made this whole thing a lot easier.

Approaching zero hour now and I'm expecting the terrors tonight. I'm still reasonably calm about it but I expect all manner of doubts to hit me tonight.

A few last questions I have:

Are there different 'types' of cuts that the surgeon might ask me to pick from tomorrow? Or is it all pretty much the same? If I am going to get hit with options of some sort I'd rather know beforehand.

Also, do I need to get any salts or strange ointments to help me through the healing process? I'd rather stock up on all this stuff now and move as little as possible for the next 4/5 days.

"Why did they call you a hero, tbh?"
"Because I created a thread sir"
"And what was the topic of the thread?"
"ehh......."


Cheers dude. I know some posters on this thread did discuss types of cut with their surgeon, but I know I never did, he just snipped away.

What worked great for me was just normal salt in a plastic cup of warm water...let him dangle in there for a few minutes each day, be grand.

Don't worry! The idea is much worse than the procedure. Don't get discouraged if it takes a while to start healing, just be patient. Let us know how you go.

iusedtoknow

My own doctor recommended getting a bottle of saline solution and using it with gauze twice a day to clean the area as well as bathing - day 12 for me and most of the stitches are already out and looking nice and tidy. Hyper sensitivity is going down, as is the pain from erections (due probably to the stitches coming out)

One question for people "in the know" (i was actually thinking about this being a mastermind topic)

I have a stitch in my frenulum (also removed) area on the glans. One of the scabs came off today in the shower, however the stitch is a bastard - should i just leave it in ? tug at it little by little? To be honest, if it wasn't for that stitch/wound...everything would look normal

sam34

tbh wrote: »

What worked great for me was just normal salt in a plastic cup of warm water...let him dangle in there for a few minutes each day, be grand.

when i read that post first I didn't see the word "plastic" - was thinking I'd turn down the offer of tea if I ever visited you at home :pac:

tbh

sam34 wrote: »

tbh wrote: »

What worked great for me was just normal salt in a plastic cup of warm water...let him dangle in there for a few minutes each day, be grand.

when i read that post first I didn't see the word "plastic" - was thinking I'd turn down the offer of tea if I ever visited you at home :pac:

Yeah I thought maybe I should put it in bold!!
You'll be grand with the mugs, I wouldn't risk an espresso tho

JosefK

Well lads. I'm in the club. Relieved to have it over with. Still a bit tired and woozy after the day's events but slowly getting back to normality. Didn't get much dressing on it or anything like that, just a bit of gauze to soak up any blood. Should I get some from the chemists or should I just make a pad with some normal toilet paper?

Will chance a bath at some stage tomorrow to see how it goes. Sensitivity is something else. Just taking the gauze off and taking a piss was probably the most terrifying thing I've done in years. As far as the night's sleep goes, is a loose tracksuit the way to go, or should I go with the boxers/briefs? Don't know how well I'd hold up to contact at the moment.

JosefK

48 hours later..

Well lads. Starting to feel a small bit more normal. Every brush with the bathrobe doesn't have me leaping 6 feet out of the bed which is progress I suppose. Still walking around like something out of a carry on movie though.

Fairly swollen around the stitching and not too easy on the eye at the moment. Have taken a couple of baths but haven't prolonged them for fear of dissolving the stitches too soon. Have had the same problem as everyone else regards waking up with a stiffy. The first time it happened I was afraid my cock was going to burst. Panic has subsided since but it's still pretty uncomfortable around the stitching when it happens. Thinking unsexy thoughts the only short term fix.

Wearing a bathrobe pretty much all the time. Lets the injured party just swing in the fresh air. From I've read the swelling should go down after 5 or 6 days. How long should the stitches stay in for? I got sod all in the way of post-op advice to be honest so I'm not entirely sure what the healing process should be like. Main thing I'm concerned about is avoiding infection. I know a few people have said to use salt and lukewarm water but does that not burn something awful?

Glad to be walking around again anyway and peeing is somewhat under control again after some wild shooting yesterday. Hopefully every day will be a little easier from now on.

Deedsie

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777hunter777

Im so angry,today i went to hospital to check it out and guess what the gp said i don't need a circumcision,he managed to pull back my foreskin,first time in 17 years -.-,it felt sooo wierd.He then said that i dont need it and that it will come with time.I don't know guys this idiot of a gp seemed to be against circ and started saying that would thank them for not doing it to me in the future.......:mad:
Like it's already ****en tight when flaccid i don't know how i can ever feel confortable...I'll check it out but im so scared!Sure thing was i was wishing for a circ it seems much better from all aspects but for now im stuck with this ** ill keep you informed with how its going,have anotehr check up for december -.-
I have a question for those who got circumcised for phimosis could you pull your foreskin back when flaccid or it only got stuck when erect?