Postoperative Instructions

Circumcision

Diet

After anaesthesia, begin with clear liquids. Depending on how you feel, you may resume your normal diet. Drink plenty of water. The more blood you see in the urine, the more water you should drink to flush the system and keep clots from forming. Do not drive a car or operate machinery for 24 hours after anaesthesia. Do not consume alcohol, sleeping medications, or any non-prescribed medications for 24 hours after anaesthesia.

Activity

You should avoid any strenuous activity for two to three weeks. This includes activities such as golf, tennis, cutting the grass, stretching exercises and so forth. You must avoid sexual activity for six weeks. Wait 24 hours to take a bath or shower.

Expected Symptoms

It will be normal to have bruising and moderate swelling near the circumcision site that can last up to a week. There may be a dressing placed around the circumcision site. This should be removed the day after surgery or earlier if there is significant pain or inability to void. If the dressing becomes dislodged before that, it does not need to be replaced. Apply the prescribed ointment twice a day for 5 days. Stitches in the skin will dissolve on their own over the next two to three weeks. There may be some redness and irritation as they dissolve.

Medications

Take the medications prescribed at the time of your discharge from the hospital.
If you are taking any medications regularly prior to your admission to the hospital, you should continue to take those as well.
For any aches or pains, you may use paracetamol (500mg x 2 tablets every 4-6 hours, maximum 8 tablets) for good relief. You can take anti-inflammatories if needed.
You may also get a prescription for stronger painkillers, which you can use if needed.
Take plenty of fibre, water and over-the-counter stool softeners to avoid straining for bowel movements or constipation.

Postoperative Appintment

You should have a postoperative visit within 2-4 weeks after your surgery. You can call the office on 08 8119 0961 to make a follow-up appointment if you do not already have one. You may drive to this visit.