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This 'Patients Comments' page carries some of many appreciative messages received from satisfied patients.

To date Dr Zarifa has had only one complaint. This has resulted in highlighting the issues covered on the
detailed information page, along with a full revision of our the information in our aftercare leaflets.

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From M in Northamptonshire

I write to advise you of my complete satisfaction at the re-do circumcision & frenulum removal that you performed for me.

The sutures dissolved easily, and now [25th September] the scar lines etc have healed beautifully, without any irregular lines or bumps in the skin.

Your advise in removing the frenulm was correct, as now the penis is and looks much cleaner and neater.

I wish that I had found your web page sooner, and would have come to for my 1st circumcision [needed for inability to retract the foreskin easily] as opposed to my local private hospital which charged more money and required me to have a full general aesthetic. After your surgery I drove home and went to work the next day!


From: M in Malta
It is almost three weeks now since Dr Zarifa performed my re-do circumcision. Just a note to tell you that everything is fine, the swelling has gradually subsided, almost all the sutures have dissolved and the result appears to be according to my expetations.



From: CJ - a grandmother, living in England with a daughter and grandson in Sweden. Mrs CJ made arrangements for her grandson to be circumcised at Custom House and wrote:

I am really happy with the way Dr. Zarifa did the operation and would recommend him to anyone who needs his services.


From LT in Milton Keynes
I am a 24 year old Caucasian male, I have always wondered about circumcision but was unsure and worried on how to go about it as you can never be too sure doing research over the internet. After doing much research and visiting some very well known men's health magazine websites I noticed your website came up a few times so I decided to check it out.

After reading the testimonials I decided to go ahead I had my circumcision on the 25 January 2007, I was a bit nervous but Dr Z and his team were great. They put me at ease straight away; being very thorough on what was going to happen in the procedure and aftercare.

I wanted a 'High & Tight circumcision with frenulum removed and this was no problem for Dr Z. It is now 22 February 2007 and I am extremely happy with the result. It looks just how I wanted it to, and I have had no problems whatsoever.

I would just like to take this opportunity to thank everyone at Custom House for a fantastic and professional experience I am very happy with the result and the service I received and highly recommend Dr Z.

I will be putting some before and after pictures on Google group's circlist website in the next few weeks. If you're interested and want to see the results for your self username is tally121



From DT in South of England

Dr Zarifa carried out a revision circumcision for me a while ago, and the result has proved to be first class in every way.

I was particularly impressed with Dr Zarifa's approachabilty during the consultation, and with the degree of precision he achieved.

I can strongly recommend his services to anyone considering circumcision



From M in Hertfordshire

Just letting you know everything is just fine and all the discomfort has almost gone and the scar is fixing nicely, May I just say that I was so impressed by how you managed to fit me in on such a busy day for you and thank you so much for doing such a good job.

Please pass my special thanks to the doctor who was just outstanding and made me feel so comfortable throughout.


From a Father in SW England

Having read your website and also having contacted your surgery staff for advice before my son's operation, I thought it might be of use to other parents for you to have a letter that you can post onto your 'patients comments' section of your website.

My son (age 10 years) had a retractable, but very tight foreskin (which intermittently tended to get a bit inflamed and which had also on occasions got 'stuck' when retracted). After much debate (and a discussion with him about his feelings on the matter) we decided that we would go ahead and have him circumcised whilst he was still young enough not to be hugely embarrassed by the procedure.

Having taken time to explain things fully to him, he was not in any way frightened of the surgery. During the operation itself he was calm and relaxed, playing on his 'Gameboy' throughout. Post operatively he had no significant discomfort whatsoever (only Calpol Six-Plus was required for analgesia).

Removing the dressing the day after the operation was obviously slightly uncomfortable, however after a good soak in the bath he was able to accomplish this himself (with a bit of parental reassurance). The bruising and swelling all settled within about seven days and the stitches dissolved completely after two weeks. As a keen sportsman he had ten days off sport (although he had been out climbing trees three days after his operation!)

After healing my son has a very pleasing cosmetic result, with a straight scar line and a fully uncovered glans. He has been delighted with the outcome and has said to us that it looks and feels much neater and is much easier to keep clean. He also feels much more relaxed about passing urine (which in retrospect he had found a bit directionally unpredictable whilst he still had a foreskin!)

In summary; he has not been adversely affected in the slightest way by the procedure, nor has he become at all self conscious or embarrassed after it. Prior to the operation he had chosen to keep it a secret from his school friends. However, after his return to school (his operation was done during half term) he has had a full discussion with his friends about his experiences.

He has said to me that his advice to any boy considering whether to have the operation or not; would be 'go for it' - certainly as a parent I feel we made the correct decision and any concerns that I had about my son having it done at this age were completely unfounded.

I would like to thank Dr Zarifa very much indeed for the excellent and neat job that he did and also for the professionalism exhibited him and by all of his staff at Custom House Surgery.



From RW in South East England

Dear Dr Zarifa
I am writing to thank you and your team for the excellent service you have provided. From my initial phone call to your practice through to the surgery itself, you and your team were fantastic. I found the consultation immediately prior to the surgery particularly helpful, understanding how the healing process will progress over the weeks to come.

Thanks once again. With kind regards.



From J in Gloucestershire

Why did I choose Custom House Surgery for my re-do circumcision? In truth, there were several reasons, among them:

1. The very informative web site, and, in particular, the fulsome reports in the Patients' Comments section.

2. The knowledge that a named individual, Sylvia, would answer the 'phone and arrange my appointment for a date convenient to me.

3. That the consultation and procedure would be carried out by Dr Zarifa, and no other.

Did my experience live up to expectations? It certainly did! Taking advantage of a cancelled appointment, I was checking in at Custom House Surgery less than 24 hours after speaking to Sylvia. My reception by Sylvia was dealt with quickly and efficiently, and I waited only a few minutes before meeting Dr Zarifa. His consultation was thorough, and before going into surgery the desired outcome had been determined precisely and set out in writing together with details of the expected post-operative events. The atmosphere in surgery was relaxed,

Dr Zarifa encouraging a 3-way conversation between himself, Sister Pat and myself and in no time at all the procedure was complete.

Now, some weeks later, I can confirm the outcome is as envisaged. And to anyone reading this who has in the past felt he might be embarrassed in seeking circumcision or a re-do at Custom House Surgery, then have no such fears. Motives will not be questioned - rather it is a question of what can Custom House Surgery, and in particular Dr Zarifa, do for you.



From BH (SW England)

Dear team, Dr Zarifa did me a re-do circumcision on Monday 30.10.06 at 13.30pm. By 19.00pm the slight discomfort I was feeling had completely disappeared. On Sunday afternoon 5.11.06 I soaked the dressing off and found no bleeding, no infection and no gaps (gapping) whatsoever and my penis looked fantastic.

Tuesday 7.11.06 the swelling continues to go down and the bruising has started to disappear. I have had numerous erections since the dressing was removed and everything feels really good. Dr Zarifa, Sylvia and Pat, I would like to thank you all for looking after me and sorting me out.



From JH Bristol

It is now nearly 3 weeks (Friday 25 August) since I had my circumcision and all is going very well. I certainly have had no surprises or regrets.

I found myself coming to London for a work meeting and, having read the website, rang up to see if I could make an appointment, as I had been experiencing problems with a tight foreskin. I spoke to Sylvia who was really pleasant and helpful. She asked me when I was visiting London and was able to offer me an appointment for the day in question (at a suitable time after my meeting). The clinic is just around the corner from DLR Custom House station so I found it very accessible by public transport.

Dr Zarifa was really good. I remained completely relaxed throughout his consultation session and the operation itself. His approach and manner was excellent. He explained everything in detail and the after care guidance was excellent - the only thing was stinging session I experienced from application of the powder I was given to apply after my first bath -but hey, I was warned, and I work on the theory that if it stings it is doing what it is meant to do! I am healing well and have experienced no problems - all credit to Dr Zarifa and nurse Pat who was lovely and so discreet.

I would just like to say many thanks to a great team!



From RW in North England


Please convey my appreciation to Dr Zarifa, because it is just over two weeks since he gave what I desired - my re-circumcision.I was delighted with the professionalism in which the procedure was carried out. When the time arrived for the "op" I was completely relaxed and remained so durring the whole procedure. Being able to converse with Dr Zarifa about my interest in politics and naturism bears witness to the confidence between patient and surgeon. Even my friend knew everything would be O.K.

The area referred to has healed quite well as predicted and the result looks fine, - just what I require. Many thanks Sylvia and Pat for your contribution and understanding in what is a very private and intimate operation.I would recommend any boy or man requiring a circumcision to consult Dr Zuhair Zarifa.



From JH in Northern England


Hi Sylvia - Just a quick message to let you know how good a job Dr Z. did on my circumcision. I had it last Dec and now its healed fully its marvellous.It really has improved my life more than I thought it could.

Please thank the doc for a wonderful job


From TD London

I was circumcised by Dr Zarifa on Monday evening and although I was petrified when I arrived (!), I quickly felt more relaxed owing to everyone at the surgery. As soon as the procedure started, I quickly realised I had nothing to worry about as I was in safe hands (it's important to know that, I realised!). I just waited for the operation to be over and had a nice chat with Dr Zarifa whilst the procedure took place. Looking back (I know it's easy to say now!), it was nothing to worry about. Tuesday morning I went to work just like if I had a pedicure the night before! no problem at all (walked a bit slower but no one noticed). Overall, it hurts less than going to the dentis


t!From CH of South England

It is now a month since Dr Zarifa carried out my latest revision to remove around 1cm of skin, to give a tight (but comfortable) result. Everything went very well during the operation, and some 20+ stitches were used to ensure the cut edges would not pull apart during the healing. During the following hours and days discomfort was minimal, and by day 11 the wound was healing nicely with the lumps and bumps starting to subside.

The revision has turned out exactly as I hoped it would, with the ideal amount of skin removed to virtually eliminate all shaft skin movement. My advice to anyone considering a circumcision or revision is to discuss fully with Dr Zarifa exactly what you want or expect from the operation, to avoid any possible confusion over how it turns out - in my case it probably took a full 15 minutes for us to agree on precisely what was to be done simply because I don't understand medical terminology. Thank you, doctor, for giving me such an excellent result, your skill and expertise made it a very happy experience.


From RS: Yorkshire

Dear Dr Zarifa,

You recircumcised me 4 weeks ago to remove some loose skin which remained from my original circumcision, 20 years previously.

May I say that from my initial reception by Sylvia, to the moment that left Custom House Surgery following the procedure, everything possible was done to put me at ease and to make me comfortable. Sylvia is very discrete and tactful in her approach to what is, after all, a very personal matter.

The consultation with Dr Zarifa covered all aspects of the matter comprehensively and the Doctor took especial care to discuss the options open to me and to allay any fears regarding aftercare and healing.

The procedure itself was performed with skill and expertise, from the initial injections of anaesthetic to the final application of the dressing. I wish to express my particular thanks to Dr Zarifa for the way in which he took especial pains to achieve my desired outcome of a very tight and neat circumcision, even to the extent of cutting a second time to ensure the complete removal of all surplus skin before inserting the tiny but effective sutures.

The end result is exactly as my wife and I wished it to be. The circumcision is tight at all times, with a clear sulcus and no wrinkling or bunching even when seated. The healing process is now complete. A little local swelling remains in the vicinity of the scar line, but this diminishes daily and the cosmetic effect is near perfect. I now enjoy the comfort and appearance which I always desired. Thank you for your skill and consideration.



From GB in SE England


Hi everyone,

I'd like to write in appreciation. Firstly, I'd like to express my thanks to Sylvia and Pat for total professionalism and helping to make what was a difficult thing for me to do much easier. I'd like to thank Dr Zafira for his skill and explaination I'm sorry my nervousness didn't make me the best patient you've ever had and I did appreciate the offer to come back later after thinking about it - but I knew I would not come back if I had left then. I've had no problems at all - I've not needed a single pPracetamol, no bleeding and everything seems to be healing well. My wife is really delighted that I went through with it and I feel really pleased with myself for going through with it! I really should have come to see you a lot earlier - I just didn't realise how little I really had to worry about.



Fom S in London

I was given a re-circ by Dr Zarifa. He met entirely my wishes on the amount to be cut, and suggested removing the frenulum at the same time, to which I agreed. The result is first class. Not only is he a very skilled surgeon in this field, he is at lengths to make his patient feel comfortable with no embarrassment whatsoever. Should you decide to go ahead you should be confident the outcome will be satisfactory for you as it has been for me and so many of his other patients. I hope this is helpful

Reply

Thank you very much for your kind comments, I am very happy to know you are pleased.
With best wishes for the future. Dr Z Zarifa



From: P in Italy


Dear Dr. Zarifa,
probably you remember me: I came from Italy and you circumcised me at the end of September. Just a few lines to tell you I had no problems at all and the result is perfect: I appreciated your skill and co-operation!

Best regards to you, Pat and Sylvia

Reply

Thank you so much for your kind comments, we are pleased to read you have a perfect result. With best wishes for Christmas and 2006. Regards
Dr Zarifa, Sylvia & Pat



From JC Hampshire

It is now three months since my circumcision procedure and I am just dropping a quick note to thank you. And, if there are any others who are still in two minds, that they couldn't be in better hands - The result is perfect!

Dr. Zarifa conducted a very informative pre-operative appointment that discussed everything that was going to happen. The humour that was used made the very nervous situation so much better.

He allowed my wife to come into watch the procedure (although neither of us looked!). Once the anaesthetic had been injected (just a small prick!) it was a very painless and simple experience. I took a painkiller - just in case - for the journey home, and this would prove to be the last I needed as there was no pain.

The healing process went exactly to plan - and 3 weeks later I was now very proud to be circumcised and am happy to say that both my wife and I are delighted. If only I had known that it really would be this painless I would not have put it off until I was 47 years old!

So, again many thanks for such a great job.

 



From PC London

Dear Doc Zarifa

You may remember I had the procedure about 6 weeks ago. Just to say I have had no problems whatsoever and would like to thank you, Pat and Sylvia. I'm well on the way to full healing now...just a bit of swelling to go now, and I would say to anyone considering this procedure to go ahead without worry. Thanks once again all the best.

Reply

Many thanks for your nice email which I will pass to Sylvia & Pat

With best wishes for the future
Regards, Dr Zuhair Zarifa



From Anon


Dear Dr Zuhair,

You will recall that you re-circumcised me on the 20th May, following a rather looser circumcision that I had in June 2003. I was rather nervous about a second procedure which I know you were aware of when I had my consultation with you.

May I just say that now, after three months of healing, all is absolutely perfect and both of us are delighted. The scar has softened and flattened after going through that rather constrictive phase which makes erections a little off-putting

That phase lasted about four weeks which I was aware of as a result of my earlier procedure. It may be worth mentioning this to prospective patients as I know the first time round this happened I was quite dismayed until I realised that this is purely a process the healing penile skin goes through.

The sutures came out/fell out/ were pulled it at around ten days to a fortnight. The redness has faded and in fact it is now not at all obvious that have been circumcised as an adult. The glans is untouched when I am soft, and when erect all is as it should be, and even better!

My sincere thanks to you in making a surgical improvement to this vital part of my life. I hope you had a great holiday in France with the family, All good wishes

Reply:

Many thanks for your email which I will pass to Dr Zarifa on his return from holiday. I am sure he is having a great time. It is always nice to know our clients are happy.

With kind regards, Sylvia



 

M in South West England

Hi Sylvia,

Just to let you and Dr Zarifa know that my 'redo' procedure has turned out excellent. I am healing much faster than the original op back in Dec 04. It is very neat and feels 'just right'.

Please pass on my thanks to Dr Zarifa and Pat.

Thank you also for dealing with, and getting answers so promptly to my many questions over the months.

Best wishes,

Reply

Thank you so much for your kind comments which I will pass to Dr Zarifa and Nurse Pat. It is always nice for us to know our clients are happy and that we have been of good service to them.

I hope you dont mind, I have annoymised your email and placed it on the comments page at our web site.

With best wishes for the future, Regards Sylvia



From GJ in SE England

Many thanks. It's been five weeks since the procedure; which was for medical reasons as my foreskin was exceptionally tight. I cannot express my gratitude for the excellent work done by Dr Zarifa. On the day I was immediately put at ease by Sylvia, her friendly open manner was superb. My consultation with Dr Zarifa made me relax even more. Since the procedure I have had no problems at all. I would highly recommend Dr Zarifa to anyone wishing to be circumcised, so much so that if I ever have a son, I know where I'm taking him.

Reply from Sylvia: Thank you so much for your comments, it is always so nice for us to know our clients are impressed with their experience of this operation. I will pass your email to Dr Zarifa who I know will be pleased you are happy with his surgery.



From D in Cambs

I had always been pleased to have chosen to be circumcised (aged 37).But my satisfaction was heightened when I had the good fortune to find Dr Zarifa 18 months ago. He did a re-circ to tighten the original and removed my frenulum at the same time.

The result for me is superb. Even now my wife still expresses her delight with the neatness and cosmetic excellence of it, which reinforces my own pleasure to be so well circumcised.

I just wanted to repeat my profound appreciation to such a skilled and caring surgeon

Reply

Thank you for your email which I will pass to Dr Zarifa this morning. It is always nice for us to know our clients are happy and we appreciate your comments very much.

With best wishes for the future,
Dr Zarifa & Team



From S in SE

Hi - you may remember me from before, I had a circumcision from Dr Zarifia, and then had a lump removed and a bit of a redo at the same time. Well it all turned out great and I am really happy with it.


From P in Midlands
May I take this opportunity to thank Dr Zarifa and Nurse Pat for making my surgury easy and relaxing for me


From L in Glos

Just a note to say thank you to everyone at Custom House.

My recirc and frenulum is a complete success and most of the old scarring has now gone. Dr Z made a fantastic job of the stitching and everything has healed perfectly.

I would recommend his handiwork to anyone.

Many thanks again

Reply


Many thanks, we are so happy to read you are happy.
Regards, Dr Zuhair Zarifa


From A in Herefordshire

Sylvia
Just to say thank you to you and Pat and Dr Zarifa for yesterday. Everything seems OK at present. If I have any problems I'll be in touch.


from Holland

I have no complaints, no pain, no bleeding at all!
Greetings to Mr Zarifa
Don't eat too many of Zeebanket
(Grateful patient who kindly left us a box of chocolates!)


From S in SE

Hi - you may remember me from before, I had a circumcision from Dr Zarifia, and then had a lump removed and a bit of a redo at the same time. Well it all turned out great and I am really happy with it.


From P in Midlands
May I take this opportunity to thank Dr Zarifa and Nurse Pat for making my surgury easy and relaxing for me


From L in Glos

Just a note to say thank you to everyone at Custom House.

My recirc and frenulum is a complete success and most of the old scarring has now gone. Dr Z made a fantastic job of the stitching and everything has healed perfectly.

I would recommend his handiwork to anyone.

Many thanks again

Reply


Many thanks, we are so happy to read you are happy.
Regards, Dr Zuhair Zarifa


From A in Herefordshire

Sylvia
Just to say thank you to you and Pat and Dr Zarifa for yesterday. Everything seems OK at present. If I have any problems I'll be in touch.


from Holland

I have no complaints, no pain, no bleeding at all!
Greetings to Mr Zarifa
Don't eat too many of Zeebanket
(Grateful patient who kindly left us a box of chocolates!)



From JP in Midlands


I would like to say thank you to Doctor Zarifa and Sylvia for their understanding and care during my circumcision.

I travelled down to London from the Midlands after seeing this website and being very unimpressed with the urologist I had seen at my local hospital, I was also worried about having a general anaesthetic.

Dr Zarifa's consultation was very informative and I went away waiting for my operation knowing I could trust him with what he was going to do.

I was very nervous at the start of the procedure but Dr Zarifa soon helped me to relax and was very professional throughout. The aftercare was also exceptional. Dr Zarifa supplies you with all the information you need for aftercare. I found this information very useful and reassuring. After the operation.I contacted Dr Zarifa on two occasions when I was worried about my healing; one call to his beeper and he called back immediately. Thankfully I had nothing to worry about.

It has been six weeks since I had my operation done and I am now fully healed up. I found Dr Zarifa a very pleasant, professional and understanding doctor and would definitely recommend him to anyone considering a circumcision.



From RR


This is to thank Dr Zarifa for the frenulum removal carried out nearly two months' ago, completing the tidying up after the original circumcision. The scar has healed perfectly and my wife is extremely pleased, wishing I had had this done sooner. I would encourage other men to have this done, since it has certainly improved my comfort and increased my confidence.

I would personally recommend the Custom House Surgery and Dr Zarifa to anyone both for their care and skill.


From DC in Hants

It is now five months since my circumcision and I am sorry that I haven't written before now to say how brilliantly you performed this age-old but such worthwhile surgery for me. There was very little pain and discomfort after the operation and I didn't need to take any painkillers whatsoever. The only minor problem I encountered was a small 'bulge' of raw flesh which appeared between two stiches around the circumference of my penis a few days after the procedure which has left a swollen scar approximately 3/8 inch long. The rest of the scar line is perfectly neat and I am particularly impressed by the neatness of the area where you excised the frenulum.

Thank you so much for the way in which you put me and my wife at our ease, for providing this excellent service at such a fair and reasonable cost and for the brilliant end result. Please also pass on my thanks to Sylvia and Pat for their kindness and professionalism. I recommend to any adult who is contemplating circumcision to go ahead and consult you.

With kind regards and best wishes,


From Anon West Midlands

You did a circumcision for me last June at the rather old age of 66. It has now completely settled down and has eliminated 99.5% of the circinate balanitis problem I had,probably as a result of my ankylosing spondylitis. I am very pleased. I say 99.5%, because I very occasionally get a psoriasis-type problem in what I think is called the coronal sulcus. I have heard this called \"string of pearls\" as it resembles a string of tiny white spheres. It clears up very quickly after a touch of HC45 cream. The problems I had before were so majorin comparison!

Healing was quite rapid, but after three weeks a split appeared in the underside due to erections. As my GP had supported my decision to get circumcised this problem was soon dealt with. A new supply of cicatrin powder fixed it in about 10 days.

Now, all is very well and I can only admire your skill in shaping something so that it turns


From Mr C, Portsmouth

I would just like to say a big thank you to Dr. Zarifa, Sylvia and the rest of the team for the excellent service, care and attention they paid me during my re-circumcision. Dr. Zarifa was extremely understanding and accomodating in changing his schedule to fit my procedure in. I was impressed with the post surgery care and the healing process has been a lot less traumatic than previous procedures, so I thank him for this as well. Today, eight days later, the stiches are pretty much out, except for those below the frenulum and the penis looks quite normal and well healed. I have re-started playing squash already and have had no reactions against it so all in I am extremely pleased.

Again, thank you very much for the service, I shall recommend Custom House Surgery to others looking for this procedure and also discuss this with my son at the appropriate time, when he is older.

Best regards

Reply

Thank you so much for your kind email, we really do appreciate it when we know you are happy.

We do our utmost to give a first class service and where possible fitting into the clients lifestyle schedule.

Please keep us informed of your progress. With best wishes for the future, Dr Zuhair Zarifa.
the healing process!


From DC, Cambs

Dear Dr Zarifa

You removed my frenulum a month ago and I just wanted to let you know the outcome. Healing is complete with a neat scar and I am so pleased with the result which is superb. Not only is the appearance altogether neater, but the glans is no longer restricted by the frenulum tag so that my penis now has a straighter profile when erect.

My wife too is very pleased and feels my circumcision is now complete.

You may remember when I came to you for re-circ, I was reluctant to lose the frenulum. I feared it would mean a loss of senitivity ( as I did initially when I was about to be circumcised). But this is not the case and I am so pleased I eventually took your advice on this.

Perhaps this note will encourage others for whom removal of the frenulum is appropriate, but who are anxious about the after effects.

Thank you so much for your encouragement, and for your skill and precision. I shall always be grateful for what you have done for me.

Sincerely,

Reply

Thank you for your kind email. I am very pleased to know both you and your wife are happy with the end result.

With best wishes for the future

Dr Zuhair Zarifa


From ZC

I remember being very nervous before my circumcision in August but your positive attitude (and sedative) made me feel comfortable and took away a lot of the anxiety with the procedure.
The tickling of having the glans fully exposed afterwards was very uncomfortable the first weeks before I got used to the new feeling. However, once used to not having any foreskin the only real difference to me now is that it is easier to keep the penis clean. The only thing I regret now afterwards is that my parents did not have me circumcised earlier.

Once again my sincere thanks and keep up the good job.

Reply

Thank you for your email: It is nice to her from you and how pleased we are to know that all is well with you and that you are happy with your circumcision. It always satisfies myself and team to know that our clients are happy.

With best wishes for the future Dr Zuhair Zarifa


From Ian in Spain.

Unfortunately I was not circumcised at birth. I grew up in an area where circumcision was not practised. Later my parents moved to an area where it was quite common so I became accustomed to the idea. My teenage years were ruined by a series of inflamations under my foreskin. I was prescribed a series of creams which cleared the problem up for a while, but it always came back. I tried to get a circumcision done on the National Health and was told it was not necessary. Later my marriage failed because the inner lining of my foreskin used to become terribly inflamed and painful during intercourse, so much so that I had to stop lovemaking on several occasions.

I finally found a private clinic after seeing an advertisment in a Sunday Newspaper (pre internet!). That was 15 years ago.I cannot emphasise how much more comfortable my penis feels and it is so hygienic!. I never need to worry if I am clean 'down there', even on the hottest of days here in Spain. My great regret is that I did not have the means or the contacts to get it done when I was still young enough to reap the full benefit. The operation itself was totally painless and my recovery was without discomfort, though I was scared witless beforehand! If only I had known how easy it all is. I sincerely hope that my message here will give those of you who are doubtful the certainty to go ahead with the operation. My main worry was that my glans would be too sensitive and that I wouldn't like the feel of my penis after the circumcision but in everyday life I don't even notice it!

Good Luck to you all and Best Wishes.