Any Info about Circumcision!

[Parisa]

Hi everybody. I will have a baby boy in less than 2 months this is my first baby and I want him to be circumcised. I need your advice about this matter. I live in Sydney, does anybody know where can I get him circumcised here in Sydney? and also when is the best time for doing this? immediately after birth or later? thanx in advance

[Trillian]

I would just like to say that the OP is simply requesting information about where she can get it done and when is the best time to get it done as she has already made her decision - please refrain from turning this into for and against debate. Thank you.

I can't help you out on who to take him too, but as for when to get it done, it really depends on who you take him to - some will do it soon after the birth and others will only do it when they are older. its something you will have to ask the Dr when you see them.

[Ellibam]

im not sure about in sydney but i know here in adelaide its performed by 2 plastic surgeons. i also think it depend on the style of circumsision at to the "best' time to have it done.
good luck with trying to find what you need

[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.

[KayCee]

We had our son done at 6 months old via surgery (in Melbourne). He had anaesthetic and was in and out within 30mins or so. They gave him a local anaesthetic in the area for when he woke and we gave him Panadol every 4 hrs for the rest of the day, but from the next day on you wouldn't have even known!

Once the gauze came off, we bathed him with a little salt in his bath water & he healed up beautifully.

We would definately do it again with our next son. Hope this helps.

[BellyBelly]

THANKYOU everyone for such a respectful decision on a topic which almost always blows up! Great to see! Just beautiful. Mods will live an extra year longer with one less stress LOL

[mrsmac]

My DS was done at 3 days by my obs at a private hospital in Sydney. He had the plastibel and seemed to suffer no ill affects at all. I know a friend's paed does it, he is northern sydney. Where are you?

[ShootingStar]

I had Jesse circumcised by Dr Bell in Castle Hill. He does it up to 6 weeks old.. after that i think they have to wait until theyre 12 months +. He uses the plastibell. He was such a lovely doctor/OB. Would definately recommend him. It cost $250 and i think i got about $100 back from Medicare. Personally i think its best soonish after birth. That way at that age bubs isnt moving around much yet which id say would be better for healing (thats just my opinion). If you want his details send me a PM.

[kirsten74]

HI Parisa, we had our consultation with the GP this afternoon and are booked to have a plastibell procedure done on Thursday. I am in Brisbane, so can't help with anyone who does it in your area, but I can definately recommend the plastibell procedure to anyone interested. We had our first son done later - at about 16 weeks, due to health issues (he was born with heart issues which needed surgery at 12 weeks) but have decided to get our second son done earlier. He will be 2 1/2 weeks when the procedure is done and the Dr said that the younger they are the quicker they heal.

[mrsmac]

Wow kell, yours was dearer than mine, my obs charged $35!! and i only paid $7 of hat from memory! then again he did it when we were still in hospital.

[Parisa]

Thank you all for your informative notes, I didn't expect such good commentsjust wanted to let you know that I live in Parramatta, so the one which is in Castle hill would be perfect regarding the distance.
Kell would u pls send me the contact number or address of your Dr?!
About the price.... how come your Dr charged u 250 $ and Mrs Mac's Dr charged her only 35$? I'm looking for a Dr who does his work well. I don't want my little baby suffer or get infection. Mrs Mac r u serious that your Dr charged u only 7$? was it plastiball? have u been happy of his work? thanx once more

[Je$$_84]

Hi Parisa- I had my son in a public hossy and got no help and nothing but horrible things said about me and about my decision... I had never heard of the plastibel option until after we had my son circumsized and think if we had another boy that would be our option then...

We took my son to a prediactirc surgeon at 3 months who would only do the surgury at 12 months as he said it was safer at that age to put him under... It was quite traumatic for me although the surgury went well... we did have a small issue after... My son after a bath grabbed down there and popped one stitch but they dont restich as it heals itself... Still traumatic for me to rush him to hossy with blood everywhere...

From what i have heard since then the plastibel option is much quicker, less traumatic for mums and amore efficient way of doing it... Think you have to get it done while there quite young though.... less painful i am told???

Good luck.


Oh i used Bruce Curry who operates in Livo ares but also has other surguries. not exactly sure where thou.