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What is Life like after Bladder Removal?
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@bajaman Hi I am just beginning this journey and have been researching the different options. I am leaning to the neobladder also meeting with my surgeon this Thursday. can i ask your age ? i am curious because of the incontinence. is more prevalent in men over a certain age ? as i am 58 . does age have a bigger factor in continence?
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@mikev Hi Mike. I'm 75. Which ever way you go will work. If I was your age, I might have gone with the neobladder. I wanted to go the ostomy route because of the learning factor. The thought of self catherization did not appeal to me. You hopefully have a lot more years ahead of you. Not having to deal with ostomy appliances and being able to urinate naturally is a strong issue for the neobladder. Either way, I hope for the best for you.
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@mikev ... I am 72. I don't know what is typical regarding ongoing incontinence or age variability. You have an age advantage and not all people have this problem. Best of luck on your journey 🙏