Any Info about Circumcision!

[dee73]

There are 2 main methods - the first being done with a Plastibel band within 10 days of birth, and the 2nd way is surgery (cutting) which would be performed when baby is older.

We used the Plastibel method when ds1 was 8 days old and he suffered no visible trauma - not even a few tears or grizzles at the time or afterwards. The surgery option is reputed to be more painful and they need an anisthetic. This time we will be using the Plastibel and getting it done while we're still in hospital. Many private hospitals will offer this service, but you'll find public hospitals very reluctant to give you any info.

I would suggest you ask your hospital, and if they are not forthcoming then you will need to get a referral from a gp or peadiatrician to someone who will perform you chosen method. Oh, and google plastibel so you can read the pros and cons.

[Parisa]

Hi and thanx everyone for your help. Dear Sherie I didn't understand the first part of your note which is written in red, I think I have done something wrong regarding this post, But I don't know what? could u please explain more , BTW what does OP mean?

[Bathsheba]

Hi Parisa OP means Original Poster ie you. Sherie was just hoping to remind people not to use this thread as a debate thread. Some people are against circumcision and it can get heated. You didn't do anything wrong.

I am considering having my older son circumcised as he has phimosis (foreskin too tight, won't retract, cause pain when he wees etc). So I am curious as to the procedure too. My younger son is fine and won't need it.

[Parisa]

Oh thank u so much Bathsheba. I thought I have broken the rule of the forums, if u got any info about circumcision and also which method is safe ( plastibell band) or (surgery) and where can I get it done here in Sydney, please let me know, Thank u all

[rufalina]

My sister mentioned a guy in the Inner West (burwood) maybe. Ill ask her next time I see her and try and get a name for you. Might be a couple of days though, as she has a newborn... But I will be back...

[alioops]

If you are doing it for religious or medical reasons hospitals are more forthcoming with the info. if we have a boy we will get the plastibel done as they heal better when they are younger.

[rurumummy]

hi,

i dont know where abouts in sydney you are but there is a docter in Greenacre that does circumcision.
I will be getting my son circumsised there when he is about 10 days old,they say the earlier the quicker it heals.

Im not sure of the docters name but he is on Juno Pde Greenacre

Hope that helps