I was 56 when I had my prostate removed, we followed that up with radiation treatment for the surrounding area, all was well for 14 months when the cystitis in my bladder decided to start peeling.
I have been fighting it ever since, cystoscopy every 6 months, emergency room visits, Supra Pubic Catheter.
It got to the point I was self-catheter myself 30 to 40 times a week.
I have changed Urologist 4 times, looking for answers that made since to me. One insisted that I get the bag, another wanted me to keep the SPC in. (The bladder spasms were vicious.)
I highly recommend 2nd opinions, but I will also say that if I was 10 years older when I was diagnosed,
I would have reconsidered my decision to go with removal, my quality of life leaves a lot to be desired.
Don’t mean to be Debbie Downer, but I highly recommend that you gather all the information and options before deciding.
Good luck on your journey.