canadianbaby71

Well, had the surgery last Tuesday. The pain is manageable, and i'm getting through it. It was less painfull than I thought it would be! Stiches should be out by this time next week. Can't wait until I'm completely healed!! cndbby

Bettypooh, thanks for the heads up about the pain... they already mentioned morphine. Sarah_ab your advice was accurate, as they had mentioned changing immediately after wetting. I will ask about any other additional recommendations when i see the doc. thanks! All, i have a spinal cord injury as mentioned above.. it is in the L3 L2 region. The anestheisiologist has suggested usning a spinal injection for this procedure, due to concerns regarding sedation due to sleep apnea. I really don't know which would be better though. A spinal means I'm still concious, where with a general I am out completely. I'm freaked a bit about the risks with the spinal procedure but have some good reasons to be leary of anything being put into my spine. Any suggestions, or experiences would be appreciated. cndbby

I'm scheduled to have a circumsicion next week. I was in for my pre-op clinic today to discuss my medical history and medications etc. I'm incontinent post incomplete spinal cord injury. I am ambulatory, but get fatigued easily. I'm also insulin dependent diabetic, which can wreak havoc on my bladder at times. I'm concerned about infections post surgery, wearing diapers 24/7, especially given the sensitivity of that area. i know i will be using polysporin for healing, but i also use critic-aid clear as a barrier cream to prevent diaper rashes. Has anyone reading this had a circumsicion as an adult? how was your recovery? were there any complications? If you are incontinent, were there complications as a result of this? I will be in the hospital overnight for observation after surgery. I asked the nurses about what to do regarding diapers. They suggested that although they have them there, that the abena L4's I use will be much better. Also, do you think it would be wrong to ask for help changing during recovery?? i may very will need it with the painkillers i'll be on. any advice or comments would be wonderfully appreciated. Thanks! canadianbaby

You've likely already traveled to NS, but if not you should consider contacting a local medical supply store in Halifax and order some for pickup upon arrival. That's what I would do. Saves on shipping them or paying extra luggage fees at the airport. Best of luck to you!