Dear Colleen, I have bladder cancer & had this surgery. It can be very exhausting so rest a lot. Just dealing with it emotionally along with the physical side can be hard. Some adjust quickly to this and some it takes longer. Small bland meals helped me better and also lots of water. I will be thinking & praying for you on Nov 1 and as you recover. I’ve been on chemo treatment for a year and continue to do life but at a slower pace.