Phimosis / Tight Foreskin / Circumcision

[hquek]

But pinky88's referral was from polyclinic - so I think she'll fall under subsidised category? I think KKH will be much cheaper if subsidised; but if her son goes in as private patient, they may lose much of the cost advantage.


But then, if the doctor deems an emergency or something that needs rectification immediately, I honestly don't think she'll have to wait for 1 year.

I cannot forget that my first pregnancy, my fren (who was with a doctor at Mt E) paid about the same as me (private patient at KKH, B class - NOT The Private Suite even).

Bill size estimate from MOH (only NUH and KKH): http://www.moh.gov.sg/mohcorp/billsizeDetails.aspx?cId=26

Apparently subsidised is a LOT of difference - 90% percentile only $384; private is $1053 for 90% percentile :!:

[kiasimom]

If my memory didn’t fail me, we didn’t pay up to 4 figures for the circumcision.

My son is referred over by my family physician.
And I think my son falls under private but still the amount is cheaper as compared to other private hospital.

[pinky88]

kiasimom:

pinky88:

[quote=\"hquek\"]Should be able cos this is medical condition - not a cosmetic elective.

I juz called Dr Cheah's clinic & the staff quoted me an estimate of $1400 for Mt. Alvernia. Do you recall paying so much?

Hi,
KK doesn't charge so much.
If you can wait about 1 to 2 months, I will advise you to go KK.[/quote]Hi Kiasimom, as my boy will be going to sec sch next yr, I hope to get this done during this Dec cos' sec sch life will be busier, a lot of activities even during sch hols. Also I don't want to drag as he is already 12. Anyway KK staff told me that the schedule for the sch hols is already very pack. I've made an appt with the Dr hquek recommended & will decide thereafter. Tks for sharing.

[jesschan]

Just to add on one point - the charges also depend on how senior the doctor is. If it is a senior consultant or the HOD etc… it will be more expensive.

[kiasimom]

pinky88:

Hi Kiasimom, as my boy will be going to sec sch next yr, I hope to get this done during this Dec cos' sec sch life will be busier, a lot of activities even during sch hols. Also I don't want to drag as he is already 12. Anyway KK staff told me that the schedule for the sch hols is already very pack. I've made an appt with the Dr hquek recommended & will decide thereafter. Tks for sharing.

No worries. Do what is best for the boy

[kwk9060]

Hi Pinky88


Does your son have medicine or hospital insurance?? My boy also had unitary tract infection n was referred by PD for circumcision. He had his ops last year at Gleneagles Hospital, total cost more than $1k, fully covered by insurance.

[buds]

pinky88:

I juz called Dr Cheah's clinic & the staff quoted me an estimate of $1400 for Mt. Alvernia. Do you recall paying so much?

WOW! :!:

GP only does for a fraction of that cost.
1.4k is really really expensive. My bros
both had circumcision done. Back then
even cheaper. 3 weeks to 1 month to
fully recover. Both did during school
holidays.

[Nancy]

Dear Parents,


my son just undergone surgery for tight foreskin. But the penis head is still inside, not yet shown out. There are still some skin cover the head which i did not know is grown from where/ Doctor advised may need another surgery.
Do any of your son had this problem?

Hope u all can help me as surgery is very scary for my son and even all kids.

Any doctor reading this, hope u can advise too.

Thanks!

[ZacK]

Hi Nancy,


How old is your son? DS2 is coming to two years old this week... We decided on circumcising him because whenever he urinated his pelvic cavity would swell up but the urine will not flow out freely... We were told by the doc later after his op was because he had an inner foreskin which also had a lot of loose skin, thus his urine ended being collected inside this inner sac.

Anyway after the op, his penile head was still hidden. We thought back then was due to the fact that he was fat. He has since lost some weight around his middle and his penis is still hidden :roll: ... Anyway we thought to let it be since he is able to pee such that his urine shoots out rather than collect within his pelvic cavity. Hopefully his errmm penis will grow out normally when he reaches puberty.

My question to you is:
- Notwithstanding his penis head is still inside/hidden, is he having difficulty urinating?
- Are you having trouble retracting his remaining foreskin when bathing him?
- If the tight foreskin condition has been resolved i.e he can pee normally. Is there a need for your son to go through another op just so that he can have the circumcised \"look\"? :?

If I were in your situation, regardless that his penis is still hidden after the op, if he is not having problems with tight foreskin issue, then I will let it be... It may be a blessing in disguise as your son may still sport the uncircumcised look even though he had circumcision done

Not an expert opinion but hope it will give you some peace and comfort to make the decisions for your son.

[Nancy]

Hi Zack,


My son just turn three. Passing urine is ok, retracting foreskin is quite hard. I am just worry abt the growing of the penis and the health.

Your son had surgery at where? I may want to bring him to see the doctor for advice.

After two mth after the operation, his penis head is still hidden, worry wld affect the growth.

Is it possible to chat with u through personal email?

Thanks for your advice!