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My Circumcision Story
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Bolderdash wrote: »Thanks for the reassurance, actually still have most of the stitches left, the surgeon said they should dissolve in three weeks after the operation, was a bit worried it would be permanently smaller.
I've quoted this before, but it was said to me before my operation "if you chop the sleeves off a jumper, your arm stays the same length"
. It'll look different than you're used to, but it won't be smaller.
With your stitches, there is going to be a lot of pulling, it's normal. As the stitches start to come out, you'll notice a lot more give when you're erect. My stitches first came out around the 2.5 week mark, most were gone by week 3. My doctor told me to remove them in the shower, with tweezers that had been dipped in antiseptic. A little tug on the end of them will tell you which ones have dissolved. They don't all go at the same rate.0 -
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I had my circumcision done 8 weeks ago tomorrow. Apart from an infection I got a week after the operation he penis has healed very well. I'm happy and more confident now than I was before and I glad that I went through with it. Anybody suffering with phimosis should definitely look at the option of circumcision. The penis doesn't feel as sensitive and sex is different to than it was before. Wish I got it done much earlier.
me too...I had an infection as well, which slowed down healing a bit. However within 8 weeks I could barely remember the operation (aside from when I ran into the surgeon in a bar...but that's Spain for you). I was far more confident in life in general, and sex was no longer uncomfortable.
Wish I had done it in my late teens, early 20's.Life could have been so different
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If the stretching doesn't work then another option CH is Preputioplasty. This is a surgical technique that preserves all the original structure and tissue in place and has a faster healing time. It certainly seems to be a much more conservative and sensible technique than the complete removal of the foreskin. More like goin to the dentist and getting a filling rather than the whole tooth being extracted. IIRC this was mentioned earlier in the thread, but it seemed few Irish doctors were even aware of the technique, much less practiced in it. I see you're in Australia, maybe you'll have better luck there finding a clued in surgeon?
On the stretching front, I wonder why it wouldn't work? The skin that's stretched has grown new cells to allow for expansion and they'd still be there. I mean there are guys who have regrown whole "foreskins" by stretching and there would be centimeters of skin involved there. Never mind folks who have stretched earlobes for aesthetic reasons.
Though I can see how it would be hard to keep constant pressure on the area to force the skin growth. Maybe that's why it's not successful? Folks who wear earlobe plugs slowly increase the size of same with constant pressure until they reach the size they want. I doubt they'd get anywhere just leaving it in for 10 minutes a day. Someone needs to invent a series of silcone rings or somesuch that increase in size so a constant low level pressure is applied to the area of the penis that needs it? I tell you this, if god forbid I ever get phimosis, I'll be breakin out the thinking cap and pencil and paper. Rejoice in the awareness of feeling stupid, for that’s how you end up learning new things. If you’re not aware you’re stupid, you probably are.
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I have just recently found out I have phimosis in probably the most awkward fashion; a girl commented on it when it got hard. She said this isnt what she used to, so it was very embarrassing for all of 2 mins
But still don't want this to happen again as next time it could affect my chances and could lead to talking amongst her friends. Also the talk of sensitivity being reduced greatly with phismosis has made me eager to get this fixed ASAP, not to mention the issues with cleaning etc.
I also am unsure if I could go through with a circumcision though. Im weighing up the stretching technique but having to do 10 mins twice daily of stretching really puts me off. I really could not see myself sticking to it, but im also a bit hesitant of going to the doctor with it. Firstly as I cant afford it at the moment, and would be a bit nervous about getting my junk out for a doctor (childish I know!
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Is there any over the counter steroid cream that you can purchase in pharmacies, that works similar to the topical one that is prescription only, or is that allowed to be discussed here?
I have been looking online and have found these: http://www.phimocure.net/#!instructions/c1481
Though I can see how it would be hard to keep constant pressure on the area to force the skin growth. Maybe that's why it's not successful? Folks who wear earlobe plugs slowly increase the size of same with constant pressure until they reach the size they want. I doubt they'd get anywhere just leaving it in for 10 minutes a day. Someone needs to invent a series of silcone rings or somesuch that increase in size so a constant low level pressure is applied to the area of the penis that needs it? I tell you this, if god forbid I ever get phimosis, I'll be breakin out the thinking cap and pencil and paper.
These are exactly what you are talking about and at less than €30 shipped I think these could work well, as I could leave it in while in college during the day for a couple of hours.
Has anyone used these or similar? Has anyone seen something similar in pharmacies such as boots/sam McCauley?0 -
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OK, but for me, regardless of phimosis or whatever if any partner makes dodgy comments about your junk, don't get embarrassed, scrape her off pronto. It's not as if her junk is likely to grace the Louvre anytime soon. Goes for the ladies too(if any are reading thisDjembaDjemba wrote: »I have just recently found out I have phimosis in probably the most awkward fashion; a girl commented on it when it got hard. She said this isnt what she used to, so it was very embarrassing for all of 2 mins
But still don't want this to happen again as next time it could affect my chances and could lead to talking amongst her friends.). Saw some article recently that showed a load of women are concerned about the look of their wobbly bits. Eh no. And any man who notes anything should be shown the door.
Steroids are strong drugs and can cause all sorts of issues even when used topically, so it's good that in Ireland that these creams are prescription only. Other countries seem to be less concerned but for me I agree with our way of doing things.Is there any over the counter steroid cream that you can purchase in pharmacies, that works similar to the topical one that is prescription only, or is that allowed to be discussed here?
Feck! There goes the business idea.I have been looking online and have found these: http://www.phimocure.net/#!instructions/c1481
These are exactly what you are talking about
:) But I could see how they might work alright. Who knows? The interweb is full of all sorts of claims about health. Rejoice in the awareness of feeling stupid, for that’s how you end up learning new things. If you’re not aware you’re stupid, you probably are.
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If the stretching doesn't work then another option CH is Preputioplasty. This is a surgical technique that preserves all the original structure and tissue in place and has a faster healing time. It certainly seems to be a much more conservative and sensible technique than the complete removal of the foreskin. More like goin to the dentist and getting a filling rather than the whole tooth being extracted. IIRC this was mentioned earlier in the thread, but it seemed few Irish doctors were even aware of the technique, much less practiced in it. I see you're in Australia, maybe you'll have better luck there finding a clued in surgeon?
Preputioplasty is merely a fancy term for cutting a slit in the foreskin to relieve the tightness. While no foreskin is removed, it looks daft as you now have 2 'flaps' of loose foreskin which must surely change the sensation - is it really a 'better' solution ??
On the stretching front, I wonder why it wouldn't work? The skin that's stretched has grown new cells to allow for expansion and they'd still be there. I mean there are guys who have regrown whole "foreskins" by stretching and there would be centimeters of skin involved there. Never mind folks who have stretched earlobes for aesthetic reasons.
Stretching doesnt work because its not an earlobe which you want to enlarge, its scar tissue which you want to restore elasticity to. The problem is that scar tissue (the 'white ring' which is formed over years of stretching and tearing due to the tightness) is NOT elastic, so applying steroids to it have no beneficial effect at all. Men who 'regrow foreskins' do not regrow elastic inner foreskin at all - they regrow shaft foreskin which is just normal skin and is a bit like making an earlobe longer - but is a completely different thing to repairing a scarred tight inner foreskin and has no bearing on this discussion.
By the time you have a tight ring of scar tissue formed, there is no way of 'fixing' it without surgical intervention to remove the problem area. Dont waste your time.
Though I can see how it would be hard to keep constant pressure on the area to force the skin growth. Maybe that's why it's not successful? Folks who wear earlobe plugs slowly increase the size of same with constant pressure until they reach the size they want. I doubt they'd get anywhere just leaving it in for 10 minutes a day. Someone needs to invent a series of silcone rings or somesuch that increase in size so a constant low level pressure is applied to the area of the penis that needs it? I tell you this, if god forbid I ever get phimosis, I'll be breakin out the thinking cap and pencil and paper.
see my other comment above - earlobe tissue is not the same as inner foreskin tissue, it is not elastic tissue and doesnt need to enlarge periodically. Pointless conversation.0 -
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