bort---
Caught this thread kinda late in the week.
'Hope there's still time to send you my "2 cents worth".
I don't know why the doc mentioned the matter of "getting cut" and you haven't really told us.
Others here have indicated indeed it is a major decision and one you will have to live with----the rest of your life.
Circumcision does NOT always have to leave a "scar" as such....at least a bad (dark ring scar). There are a number of different ways (techniques) to achieve a "good cut" if you will. I don't even know whether having circumcision later in life affects "scarring" as such.
But, know this. There are advantages to being cut as well as disadvantages.
If you're having problems with a too-tight foreskin and cannot retract it at all, then perhaps (some type of) circumcision is medically necessary.
Most guys get cut during infancy with NO say.
You're an adult.... with A LOT OF SAY about this.
Think about it and speak up for yourself---NOW!
Let the doctor know you are aware that there are ways to do a "partial circumcision" (and LEAVE YOU SOME FORESKIN AND PERHAPS EVEN SOME IF NOT MOST OF THE FRENULUM). A "dorsal-slit" is a procedure that is merely cutting the foreskin sufficiently to allow it to slide more readily and that's all. So, you'll still HAVE it!
Having been uncut all your life, I believe you will indeed notice a big difference AFTER you're cut. I'm speaking of a loss of sensitivity and a less protected glans (certainly). Some guys are happy afterwards (if they've had discomfort or a lifetime of headache "keeping it clean". Other guys, well--they "rue the day" (i.e.HATE their decision to get clipped.) --'Wouldn't want YOU to wind up that way!
I'm twice your age, I'm cut, and have ALWAYS regretted it. I don't have any bad scarring as such and yet, I am downright mad and resentful about being circumcised.
-Always felt like I was taken advantage of when an infant and have missed out on the "super pleasure" other uncut men have as adults. I will never know for sure will l?---what I have missed out on, that is.
Remember to let the doc know you're aware of your choices here. You don't have to have a complete circumcision...perhaps only a partial one
(again, think "dorsal slit" !) which may be all that's necessary should you have a hygiene related issue.
You can always delay your decision for a few more days, too ---to be REALLY sure. --Best wishes.
