💊Day 16 Circumcision Recovery: MEDICATION DISASTER + Infection Getting Worse! (Dual Antibiotics Now)

💊 Day 16 Circumcision Recovery: MEDICATION DISASTER + Infection Getting Worse! (Dual Antibiotics Now)

This is the hardest update yet. Day 16 brought devastating news - I've been taking HALF the prescribed antibiotic dose for days due to a pharmacy error (I should have read the label, Pharmacy should have said it was half the dose), infection is worse, not better, now on dual antibiotics, woke up with blurred vision, and honestly questioning everything. This is the brutal reality of when circumcision recovery goes sideways. Raw, honest, and necessary viewing for anyone on this journey.

🎯 WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER:
✅ Why medication errors can derail circumcision recovery
✅ How to avoid antibiotic dosage mistakes (learn from mine!)
✅ What dual antibiotic treatment involves for infections
✅ The mental health impact of recovery setbacks
✅ Honest feelings about questioning surgery decisions
✅ When infections get worse despite treatment

💡 CRITICAL FOR:

Anyone experiencing circumcision recovery complications
Understanding medication management during healing
Dealing with mental health challenges during recovery
Learning from pharmacy/prescription errors
Managing expectations about infection treatment timelines

⚠️ MEDICATION ERROR REALITY:
Prescribed: 500mg Flucloxacillin 4x daily
Received: 250mg tablets (should take 2, I took 1)
Result: Half dose for days = infection worsening
LESSON: Always verify tablet strength matches prescription!

🔥 BRUTAL RECOVERY TRUTHS:

Pharmacy errors happen and can destroy progress
Infections can get worse before they get better
Mental health suffers badly during complications
It's normal to question your surgery decision
Dual antibiotics are sometimes necessary for stubborn infections
Blurred vision and malaise can accompany infections

😔 HONEST MENTAL HEALTH MOMENT:
"Part of me wishes I never had the circumcision because then I wouldn't go through this rollercoaster." - This is the raw emotional reality when recovery goes wrong. It's normal, it's valid, and you're not alone.

⚠️ MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: This video documents personal recovery complications and medication errors. Always verify prescriptions with pharmacists and healthcare providers. Seek immediate medical attention for concerning symptoms during recovery.

📚 COMPLETE RECOVERY SERIES:
🔹 Full Playlist:    • My Adult Circumcision Diary  


💬 COMMUNITY SUPPORT:
This is my lowest point yet. If you're going through circumcision recovery - where are you on your journey? How are you finding it? I need to hear from others who understand this struggle right now.

📧 Private Support: [email protected]
📝 Detailed Blog Version: https://doitlikedan.co.uk/?p=282
💻 Recovery Resources: https://doitlikedan.co.uk/
🆘 Crisis Support: Remember, professional help is available for mental health struggles

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💭 COMMUNITY DISCUSSION:

Have you experienced medication errors during recovery?
How do you cope mentally when recovery goes sideways?
What helped during your lowest recovery moments?
Any advice for managing infection setbacks?

⚠️ MEDICATION SAFETY CHECKLIST:
□ Always check tablet strength matches prescription
□ Ask pharmacist to confirm dosing instructions
□ Don't assume the pharmacy got it right
□ Keep prescription paperwork for reference
□ Contact a doctor if unsure about any medications