What is Life like after Bladder Removal?

Posted by ricardin2 @ricardin2, Aug 9 6:35pm

Hi,
I'm a 61-year-old male considering bladder removal for my non-muscle invasive high-grade bladder cancer. I was wondering if anyone out there has experience living with a Neo-bladder. . Looks like footballer Deion Sanders got one recently and has spoken positively about it. I"m wondering what's it's like over the long-term to live with a Neo-bladder. Any complications after 5,10, 15 years? Any feedback greatly appreciated.

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fos | @foss | Sep 23 12:51pm

I had my bladder removed 8 years ago. My cancer was ready to break through the bladder lining which would have been game over. I was fortunate to have one of the best surgeons at Sunnybrook hospital in Toronto On. Who did a marvellous on me even removing my prostate as well that was infected too.
At first i was frightened but knew I had a second chance at life.I go once a year for a complete scan and there is no reoccurrence of the deadly disease. Wearing a urine bag is no big deal. Its better than the alternative.
My advice. Go for it. Hope this helps Foss