Hi TnT,
My husband Mike and I faced a very similar situation to yours a little over a year ago. We thought he had a bladder infection and it turned out to be highly aggressive bladder cancer and he had to have his bladder, prostate and lymphnodes removed. Like you, we were scared, overwhelmed and just generally freaked out. Everything went very quickly.
As Mike’s wife and chief caregiver, this website was my safe place while Mike was recovering. Everyone here was fantastic and answered all my questions (and there were many). It’s nice to be able to talk to people who truly know what you are going through. There is a lot to learn about bladder cancer and there will be ups and downs but we are proof that having your bladder removed is a doable thing. It is exactly one year today since Mike’s surgery and his neobladder works quite nicely.
We wish you the best for your March 6 appointment and know that if you need to talk, there is always someone here to listen.
Monique
(like you, we are M&M…we melt in your mouth..not in your hands )
