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Bladder cancer surgery: What is recovery like? How can I prepare?
Bladder Cancer | Last Active: Nov 5 7:17pm | Replies (15)Comment receiving replies
@meandmybadbladder24, welcome to the Bladder Cancer support group. I moved your question here to introduce you to other members familiar with bladder cancer and its treatments, like @kathrynmc @blades @sue225 @plugger @sepdvm @texascitylady @ggarrepy @friskle and many others.
@meandmybadbladder24, I can see you have many questions as you prepare for your upcoming surgery on Nov 1. They are good questions, like what foods to stock up on and other things you can do to get ready for the best recovery.
May I ask: What type of surgery will you be having? Will someone be with you at home during recovery?
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@colleenyoung thank you for welcoming me. I am having Transurethral Resection of Bladder surgery. Yes, my husband will be home with me as I recover. I do have a few questions - 1. I am wondering if this type of surgery ‘qualifies’ for a visiting nurse?
Will I even need someone to follow up w me at home? Maybe using the ‘qualify’ is not appropriate. I’m unsure!
2. The first few days after surgery, will I need help walking to use the bathroom?
3. What are the best foods to eat for healing the body from within ?
4. What type of pain can I expect- (lev 10 being lots of pain) ? And
5. What am I able to take to relieve the pain? Thank you for your help answering my questions.