I think ouch says it all here, I was hoping to run the London Marathon with my partner this April but for medical reasons he has to undergo a genital mutilation (sorry his words) on the 13th March (ominous I know). We have a few questions:
1. Is there any chance of him being in any condition to be able to complete the race by April the 25th?
2. How long will it be after the operation before he will be able to run comfortably
Bit of a touchy subject but I'm sure someone will have some expertise on the issue.
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I have no idea but I'd think a week out would be enough ?
Its so tricky to say though - you may have to suck it and see...
(Snicker)
Apparently thats off the cards for at least 2 weeks, ideally 6.
I suspect the doctor meant to say that you need to be aiming for 6 "sucks" every 2 weeks until your partner is feeling better..........
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on a more serious note, I took about 2 and a 1/2 weeks off when I had a vasectomy, and after that wore some very tight pants on my first couple of runs.....
That sounds like good advice, the last bit does anyway.
The only thing getting a kiss it better is his forehead.
With all this patient choice we're supposed to have these days, could he not ask for a date for surgery AFTER the marathon?
Having said that, I should think that a week or two should be enough for healing, given that it's quite superficial, no stitches (I presume), and so on.
All I can say is that he'd be a complete prick to contemplate racing so soon after the op.
Oh, hang on a minute ...
this wil protect it
that would sort out the iPod wearers!
To avoid any delicacy at all are the skins running shorts comfortable for the well endowed?
Also is there anywhere that sells them in the UK... £9 delivery for a £35 pair of pants seems a bit of a cheek!
We did ring the surgery but while we would not be at the bottom of the list it would sadly take some time and risk falling too close to the summer holidays.
Thanks everyone for the good advice.
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for a circumcision?? sounds like a bargain.....
how much did he pay you to post that?
Step into my office - I'll chop em all off for free....
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Alice, having had to suffer this in the past, took me three weeks to get back into doing any real speedwork. The rubbing was a "wee" bit painful to say the least. Dont need Skins, just go for some tight fitting briefs and a pair of shorts. If it is any consolation, I was churning out PB's about 6 months afterwards, don't know if there was a direct correlation and don't suggest you other guys go for the op on that premise (bloody painful aftercare .
Thanks MG, I knew someone would have direct experience, rubbing against a no doubt highly sensitive and stitched glans was the major worry.
Hold the scalpel there are alternatives...
http://www.norm-uk.org/circumcision_alternative_treatments.html
You don't say why he needs it doing, but I think it's worth reading this link. It's his decision, but it's a painful operation and as a consequence of the glans being permanently exposed it will become desensitised over time. Can't see masturbation being as much fun either!!
I have no connection with the website, just have friends who have been through the operation (as babies/children and adults) and wish that they hadn't.
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