Just a trim, please

I greet you post circumcision and feeling rather delicate and tender.

The operation was very quick and I was home by about 5pm but the recovery process is going to take longer than I’d anticipated. I’ve got a lot of stitches “down there” and a considerable amount of swelling which is very painful. I’m popping painkillers like there’s no tomorrow. I’ve been having to sleep downstairs on the sofa a lot as I’ve not felt particularly comfortable in bed… plus there’s a danger of my girlfriend rolling over in her sleep and opening up a wound and causing me lots of damage. Ouch.

So what have I been up to since the surgery? Not much. I think for the first few days I was suffering with post op depression, if there is such a thing, but I think I’m finally coming out of it and feeling a lot better. I’m still having to move around the house slowly and concentrate on my every move in an attempt not to put too much pressure on my crotch.

Nice.

Well before the surgery on Monday I was doing very well with my newly organised lifestyle. I was exercising and writing and sorting out my personal admin. But this week I’ve just been left with no desire to do any of it. I’ve gotten a bit of writing done, which is good, but I just don’t want to risk dealing with anything that might bring injury… and I know all too well that with paperwork comes paper cuts. Eek!!

Since sitting in comfortable seats seems to make the pain worse I’ve moved my laptop onto the dinner table, so I spend my time either sat upright here on the internet or lying in bed bewailing and bemoaning my situation and trying to sleep.

My girlfriend hasn’t been much help and has been acting up a lot saying she’s been tired ever since she took me to the hospital and other strange excuses for being mardy and lumbering around the house getting in the way. I’ve actually preferred it when she’s been at work so I can not worry about bumping into things she leaves lying about but I have felt quite lonely here and there so I’ve enjoyed her company in the evening and on her days off.

I must sound horrible, but I’ve just felt so grumpy since Monday.

Apparently I’m not allowed any sexual activity (including masturbation) for six weeks… SIX WEEKS!!! The first time I heard that I almost fainted, but seeing how slowly the swelling seems to be going down I think I’ll be lucky if it’s safe to do anything before seven weeks. We shall see.

The worst part is when I get erections in my sleep I wake up bleeding and in a great deal of pain. I can’t really do anything about sex dreams so I just have to pop some painkillers in my mouth if I wake up with a hard-on. Sods law I’ve been having a lot of sex dreams this week. Bloody typical!! :)

I hope this is all worth it.