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Seems pretty clear to me, Blue Cross will not cover if you have had an RC within 2 years, and if you are being treated for cancer, TURBTs and cystoscopies would be included in these. Conclusion, travel in our beautiful Canada, or go elsewhere with lots of ready cash!
The RC went well and recovery is painful but going good so far. On ERAS. UOA urology did not seem to be part of the trial, however, the surgeons and anastesist, may have been following some of the protocols. Instructions included some aspects of ERAs, like carboloading 3 hrs before surgery (glasses of apple juice), PDA pump, early walking, and no NG tube…. Found the staff at UOA Edmonton to be stellar! They all know their stuff and are always there to help and answer questions. The knew about ERAS even if not part of aprogram, and discussed some aspects of it with us. No wonder the doctor selected this hospital for his complicated procedures like RCs. Thanks all for your support and all the good info! Still in hospital on day 5 post op, but one day at a time, and may they be better and better.
day two post RC: nausea and vomiting. NG tube will be in if he vomits again. xray done. very sleepy.
POD 1- first day with an IC after RC. sleeping a lot. Plan is to sit up for 6 hours today and try to walk a bit. Not sure if gum chewing is allowed, read it was good. The goal is to avoid Ileius like last october.
Treeline will have a radical cystectomy on 10 June. Travelling south to Edmonton on Tuesday for pre-surgery check up and preparing. Looking forward to having no cancer and living with less anxiety and travelling more (back to lots of xcountry ski and hiking)! These are the goals! Love you Treeline 🙂 Wishing a speedy recovery. I’ll be with you.
hi Northerner
so great to see another Yellowknifer who worked near arsenic. My husband will have RC in a month or two, and I am sure he would be keen to actually talk in person about it. Not sure if it is ok with you or if a nono on this network? Hope you respond any way you want. thanks for all the information you passed along already. Wife and caregiver.
