Circumcision and stupidity

I was circumcised as a child and am an adult now. Is there any way to restore foreskin so that I can have enjoyable intercourse?

Are you a F…ing moron? The foreskin has been removed, how the F..k is the doctor supposed to place it back? Skin grafts can be done but this is ridiculous. If you are an adult and unable to enjoy sex, it has nothing to do with the foreskin. I am sure you can find a surgeon who will be more than glad to muck around with your penis and completely mess it up. Best advice, stop mucking around with your penis-it is fine. It is your head that needs to be examined. Go and see a psychiatrist. What a stupid question.

Tight Foreskin

I am an 18-year-old male and at the tip of my penis, my foreskin appears stuck and does not move. It has made sex quite painful. What is the problem?

You have what is called phimosis. Phimosis means tight or narrowed foreskin. In most men, the foreskin is loose and will pull back when the penis is erect. In some cases, the foreskin does not full retract and this can be painful. This is a common problem and I think you should see a urologist. Do not go to a general surgeon-they are clueless about this disorder. The surgery is quick. In most cases, the foreskin is separated or he/she may perform a circumcision. It is routine surgery and you will be fine.

behavior therapy after lap banding

Do I need behavior therapy after my laparoscopic gastric banding surgery?

Well, another money making scheme for the health professionals. Some surgeons say that in order to keep the weight off after surgery, patients need to undergo behavior therapy. In my opinion behavior therapy is a bunch of crap. It is expensive and I am not sure if it makes any difference. My best advice is walk every day or enroll in an exercise program. If you do that now, you won’t even need to undergo the surgery. Waking is free, safer than any surgery and lets you enjoy nature. Surgery for weight loss is fraught with complications and can permanently mess you up. As you can see, I am not a fan of any type of weight loss surgery. Good luck.

Lap banding and gallbladder

I am going for laparoscopic gastric banding and my surgeon insists that I have my gallbladder removed at the same time. Why?

The first reason is because he/she can make more money. Secondly, gallstones tend to occur in people who lose weight rapidly-so removing the gallbladder saves you a second surgery. However, in the majority of people the gallstones do not cause any problems. So the ultimate choice is yours. First I suggest you speak to your surgeon and if he insists on removing the gallbladder, get a second opinion. Anytime a surgeon can remove an organ, he/she will recommend it because there is financial gain. So best advice, speak to another surgeon.

Complications of lap banding

How common are complications after laparoscopic gastric banding?

Again, if you ask the surgeons, they claim complications never occur. In reality, the procedure is associated with complications in about 5-10% of people. Many complications are also not reported so the real numbers are unknown. Doctors who make money doing this surgery are not going to be bragging about their complications and will make every effort to hide them.

Common complications like fever, pneumonia and wound infections occur in 10-20 % of individuals. Formation of blood clots is rare but is a known complication.

Finally, complications tend to be more common when you select a clueless technically incompetent surgeon. And trust me; there are plenty of bad surgeons around.

Weight loss after lap banding

How much weight can I lose with laparoscopic banding?

A Iot really depends on whom you speak to. If you speak to the surgeons, they will always claim that you will lose 50-100 pounds in 3-6 months-that is total BS. If you speak to the patients who have undergone the procedure, you will get the real answer. On average, expect to lose 1-2 pounds/month for the first few months. However, many do not lose any weight. The weight loss is gradual and not immediate. Most of the weight loss occurs over the first 2-4 months and then tapers over the next 8 months. If you have not lost any weight over 6 months, then it is unlikely you will lose any.

There is no way of predicting who will respond to laparoscopic banding surgery for weight loss. The only way to find out is to fork out $15,000-$20,000 and find out. There are no refunds in medicine.

Lap banding

How soon after laparoscopic banding for weight loss can I go home?

In general, most patients go home the same day but others go home the following morning. In most cases, complications when they occur are not seen immediately. Unlike open surgery for weight loss, laparoscopy has a much faster recovery and much less pain. Most people are back to their normal activities within 7-21 days.