Circumcision- Does anyone know someone in the SE that does it privately???

[goldfinger13]

Hi All

It's not for a religious or medical reason- hence the request for private practitioner. I've read up on the Pro's and Cons and it's something that my DH feels very strongly about!!! Any recommendations??

i think your doctor would probably be more helpful than here

It does hurt (google the videos as Pooka suggests and you will see that this is the case).

Re the infections, boys should be taught how to clean their penises and then there will not be any such problems.

It's there for a reason though.

And please ask yourself how you would feel if it was a girl baby having bits of her genitals removed for no good reason.

I can't see the difference personally - easier to keep clean perhaps

Troll?

If you had a girl would you have her breasts removed to reduce the chance of breast cancer? It just seems such a bizarre thing to do, I can't understand it. Would any reputable doctor do it for no good reason? I hope not.

You shouldn't even wash a boys' penis till he is much older. LEAVE IT ALONE. It's mutilation. Justify it to us, please...I bet you can't.

What about the possible complications then:

Difficulty passing urine
Developing an ulcer at the tip of the penis
Narrowing of the opening of the urethra
Too much foreskin is removed
Not enough foreskin is removed
Damage to the urethra
Injury to the end of the penis
Cosmetic problems

The cleanliness issue? Does your dh have difficulty keeping his clean? It's not really that hard to do.

The foreskin has a function. It is there for a reason.

fairly sure keeping a knob clean is easier than anyone could possibly imagine.

Also my ex was circ'd as a child for medical reasons he wasn't even clear about.

He couldn't feel much when he had sex - it really knocls out most of the nerve endings which are actually grouped in the foreskin, so he would be missing out on a lifetime of better sex. that's just one reason not to.

There is no reason your husband cannot have it done

How would you feel if you had had parts of your labia removed as a baby, because it was easier to clean that way? Huh?>

please- if you have nothing positive or constructive to say- please dont...

In terms of religious grounds- Not a lot of christians have it done although it is in the bible. Mainly Jewish and Musilims have it done and they have practioners that carry them out with prayers etc! Which is why i said it's not for religious grounds as we are not jewish or muslim.

My DH doesnt have 'Penis Issues'- Come on- cant an adult decide something and have an opinion on something without criticism!!! .

We've made an informed decision and with any informed decision i was looking for recommendations. I'm not barbaric and i really resent the fact the a few people are trying to make me feel like that.

Adult circumcision- Am i the only one on here who has researched before posting a message. This has to be done under general anaesthetic, therefore you have the complications of going under!!. It is extremely expensive- between £2K and 4K and as you are older it take a long time to heal from.

Just be aware that complications can develop that IMO outweigh any "benefits" (I'm very sceptical to say the least). My nephew was circumcised at birth and had to have surgery at age 8 (!) due to some complications. And this was in the States, where it certainly is "routine".

He may not be in pain for the actual procedure, but he will be after the anaesthesia wears off. Please think about this a bit further and if you do go ahead, make sure you are very confident in the person who does the procedure.

I really don't - honestly - understand how you can have done alot of research and for NO reason be wanting to cut bits off your child.

I don't agree with it at all - however can understand people feeling the pressure of religion or medical opinion. but for the sake of your DH not being arsed to clean himself..
No - don't do it.

But what is you 'informed decision' - you haven't explicitly said other than it is something that takes your DH's fancy.

I am gonna have to step away from this thread - I think you are weird, sorry but you are. Anyone who could even CONTEMPLATE chopping bits off their brand new baby and causing them pain is beyond me.

Not many posts get me so inflamed but this has hit a nerve - have a DS who is 2 and cannot imagine what type of person you are. Sorry.

I'm sure you're very nice but it is a dreadful thing to do to a child. IMHO.

But I can see we're not going to alter your thoughts on that. I can't bear to even think about it so will leave the thread now as you have requested.

And why do you think the adult op is done under general anaesthetic rather than local cream anaesthetic? Are you suggesting that it hurts more for adults and older children? Or is it perhaps the case that small babies make less fuss and are less able to protest?

My DH doesnt have 'Penis Issues'- Come on- cant an adult decide something and have an opinion on something without criticism!!!
I think to be honest it depends what the opinion is of.

I will go in a minute...After saying that you still haven't said anything that justifies your decision and sound like you're being puppeted by your husband on this.

You're not willing to put him at risk from surgery but it's fine to do it to a tiny baby who has no say in it - yes, it is barbaric.

My friend had to let her son be put under for an op recently on his genitals - for true medical reasons - she was traumatised by having to do so. I don't understand why anyone would put themselves through that let alone their baby.

You say that you have extensively reasearched this issue and thought carefully about your decision.
Why can you not give a summary of your argument. It must be very persuasive ?

OP, is your DH ,like, over 90 years old?

It's the only situation I can think of where he can't have a GA now (and thus a circ), but could have had one 10 years ago.

In which case, I know a good psychogeriatrician you can see privately.

I'm gonna step away from this thread!! I actually really upset by the comments about mutilating my son. Circumcision i understand can be quite controversal- you either agree with it or you dont but the comments that you have made about me is...

It has really upset me. . #one says to justify, another says it cant be justified. you may think i'm sick, you can think whatever you want. I love my son with all my heart and for people to think i dont love him or care for him because i believe in circumcsion...... I've taken so much crap from a lot of you with your views on who i am- well i'm done.. I dont need this, i dont need the jibes, i dont need the snide comments- all i wanted was a recommendation so that i could find a practioner who was trust worthy, clean and well able to perform it. I didnt start this thread to get everyone riled up/ to offend or to upset anyone. If you dont agree with it, you dont agree with it, fine i respect that. But i'm not trying to thrust what i believe down anyones throat and i would really appreciate if the people who are doing that now would just stop!