once the child is older, there is more movement and something to do with the pain management i think, so they need to use GA. For very young infants, they can't yet flip, so healing is alot faster and easier to manage.Oh yah my son's one was also a local. A bit extreme to do GA, isn't it?
My husband was in the room with my son during the procedure, he said Dr Sidek and his nurses were very skilled and did a quick job.
Hi banner82 and Gumbonkins,Well, my boy is 4 mths old. He charged me approximate 500 bucks, local anesthesia. I thought the price was a little steep.
i just got my boy circumcised this tuesday at crescent clinic suggested by Roz and other mummies in this forum. well, we did it for hygiene reasons. my family has never done it as well but hubby had it done at birth and his younger brother at 4 yrs old. my hubby insisted it because he seen his brother had an infection at 4 yrs old (before circumcised) from the dirt trapped within the folds. apparently the pain from infection is worse than the pain from circumcision procedure.Hi banner82 and Gumbonkins,
Just wondered if you are getting your son circumcised for religious reasons....Im in two minds if I should get my son done or not? I'm just doing for hygene...hubby has not been done, neither has anyone in our family...but my mom said she thought it is better to do now he is young so he dont't get infections later. Would be useful to get your thoughts on this....
Does jaundice affect circumcision?I know ppl who hv done it at birth. Or the other usual piece of advice is to wait till the jaundice clears ~ 1 month
Oic... but monitoring aside, does jaundice affect the procedure of circumcision in any medical way?I suppose because jaundice needs to be monitored, thats why would rather postpone the circumcision?
In any case, my boy was still mildy jaundiced when we had him done at 7 weeks. I did check with my PD during our follow ups due to his jaundice, which was quite high.
I had my little one done at birth, and would strongly recommend it. I think there are real health benefits, but it is a personal thing. It is also a very minor operation (5 mins max). Are u doing for health reasons or religious reasons or because of family preference?Oic... but monitoring aside, does jaundice affect the procedure of circumcision in any medical way?
For hygiene reasons. My husband and his brothers went through circumcision when they were in primary school, till date they still remember the discomfort and pain of it. I read and understand that it also took longer to recover when done later as compared to at birth. Furthermore, it was harder for them to avoid certain foods which will affect their recovery.I had my little one done at birth, and would strongly recommend it. I think there are real health benefits, but it is a personal thing. It is also a very minor operation (5 mins max). Are u doing for health reasons or religious reasons or because of family preference?