Borderer's blog

Now a full member

2009-12-23T12:04:12Z

Sorry I haven't posted anything for 3 weeks.

I was whisked in on 2nd December as there haed been a cancellation so my op was brought forward 4 weeks.I was in for 2 weeks as I picked up infection so was on intra-veinous anti-biotic and all the side effects that brings.

So I am back home sore and very tired but at home with my new little appendage.

Too tired write more when I can

Merry Christmas

LIVESTRONG

adrian

Operation

2009-11-21T18:30:46Z

Still haven't heard when I am getting my Urostomy, surely it must be in the next 2 weeks.

Can anyone who has been thro' this tell me how long the op takes and how long will I have to stay in hospital.

LIVESTRONG

adrian

Perspective on life

2009-11-08T10:55:34Z

I know my blogs are not a patch on other peoples but its nice to be able to put some things down.

I have just come back from the rememberance service at our local War Memorial and my cancer now seem so trivial, it puts things into perspective.

Also my wife has had the all clear again after her annual check up. Gill had breast caancer about 10 years ago and after removal of the offending lump and radio therapy she has consistently had good reports. But at the back of your mind you do wonder if the little b....r is waiting to hit you again when and where you least expect it.

Feel sorry for our family, both parents with cancer!

LIVESTRONG

adrian

My big decision

2009-11-02T17:27:07Z

Just had a visit from my stoma nurse, she stayed 2 hours left lots of leaflets and helped me with all my questions and also ones I hadn't asked.

As a result I am going for the urostomy will contact hospital tomorrow.

Just heard that I am to get a CT scan this Thursday.

Hugs and kisses

Urostomy bags

2009-10-24T09:42:28Z

I have some questions, can someone please help

Can you empty the bags

When do you change bags

What size is the bag

Does it smell

How does it stay put

Any problems with rolling on it at night

Can you take a bath or shower

what follow up routines are there

Please help

Urostomy,bags

Introduction

2009-10-23T21:35:03Z

Diagnosed with bladder cancer in August 2008. TURBT in September then a re-do in November. After checkup in March 2009 went for BCG (6 sessions) then another check up in September. It was decided that I should have radical cystectomy in November. I still have to decide if I have a reconstruction or Urostomy. I need to know what the pros & cons are although I feel that living with a bag is something I could cope with. I am male and 70 years old. Any comments appreciated.