circumciision

[gina32]

have any of you had your son circumsised, was it medical and did it help, were they in pain afterwards and at what age? thanks

[ladyalex]

My son was circumcised when he was about 7.
It was for medical reasons as his foreskin was so tight. I was against having it done at first as I thought of it as a mutilation. However, a couple of infections, the GP and hospital specialist persuaded me that he should have the op.
He was a day patient and quite sore for about a week afterwards, but everything has been fine since. Neither he nor I have any regrets.
However, I cannot understand why anyone would have any surgery unless it was necessary medically. Life is full enough of risks without adding to them.