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Bladder Surgery to remove and determine stage, type, etc..
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Hi @stans2000, it sounds like you will be going through what @rose1966's husband did. He is just a few weeks ahead of you. Rose explains a bit more about what to expect in this related discussion:
- Bladder Tumor Scraping: What is recovery from TURBT like? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/turbt-first-time-for-husband-with-bladder-tumor/
@saaron79 @rone1701808 @mjklymasss @jimg56 may also have more to share through their experiences.
Stan, it is possible that you will get the results of the diagnostic testing on the patient portal before your appointment with the cancer team. The discussion with the cancer team to discuss the results and next steps will be an important one.
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Well, my TURBT surgery was on Thursday, but unfortunately the bleeding never stopped. Imagine bleeding around the catheter because the catheter is clogged. Too painful to even describe. I ended up with so many blood clots, that I ending up in the Emergency room (several attempts to flush the catheter) on Friday and another Surgery on Saturday to remove the blood clots and cauterize the bladder wall again. The Surgeon said it was one of the worst cases he has ever seen in his career. I was discharged on Sunday with absolutely no bleeding. I'll have to continue with the catheter for a few more days.