Tonight's the night ... (TURBT)

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Hi all,

Thanks to all who have had the patience to answer my anxious questions … 

I am getting ready to go to hospital. I am really not worried about the op. I know what it is and the possible side effects. I am obviously concerned about what they will find …

I have noticed recently that I have small pains (more like "discomforts") in various part of my body. This may be the stress (it has been 4 weeks since the hematuria episode). I don't sleep well and although my muscles are not "fatigued", I feel as if I had not slept at all … and all this contributes to the anxiety. The anxiety shuts the stomach, I can't really eat much. Maybe that also contributes to my weakness …

I hope to be able to come back some time soon with good news. And I hope all of you excellent people will have and keep having good news too!

Marco

  • Hi Marco. The aches and pains are all part of it and we tend to give them more thought than we would normally do. You won't know much about the op itself. Talking to the nurse one minute, and then you wake up in recovery. The nurses will keep an eye on you during the night. Something to look forward to is a cup of tea and toast when you wake up. Best wishes.

    Best wishes to All,   rily.

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  • Hi Marco,I hope it all goes well.I’m sure you will feel better once you know your stage and grade.Love and best wishes Jane x

  • I  sure too... Thanks...!

  • Hi Marco

    My thoughts are with you.

    Anxiety is a bitch and I hope that it goes soon.  All the best today

    Love Inanna x 

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  • Good Luck Marco. I hope it all goes well and that you hear some good news when you wake up. I had my TURBT 3 weeks ago today. I was so lucky to have no after effects from the procedure and I have felt fine since, although very apprehensive about my meeting with the consultant and what the next steps will be. Let us know how you get on and enjoy the tea and toast. 
    best wishes Linda 

    1. Good luck Thumbsupall done soon then You'll know more Fingers crossedOk hand
  • Op done. I have already spoken to the consultant. He said he had to dig a little but doesn't think it's gone into the muscles. Need to wait for lab results.... Amazing. Was in at 19.0. they were running a little late... Op lasted 30 minutes. I came around at about 20.00. very groggy... But managed to ask "the question" to the consultant. "If I was a betting man, I would bet it's all gone". With the obvious caveat of the lab results... Now not sleepy at all. I think the adrenaline is keeping me well awake. 

    So all went well. I must write up all I went through, ally fears, pains, doubts. So people with the same see that things may go well even when you are convinced (because you convinced yourself) that you are doomed...

    Now I am in hospital, with a catheter. Tomorrow home.

    And I will see my wife, my daughter and my dogs ...

    For now, life is good.

  • Evening Marco. Great to know all went well. You sound a lot more upbeat tonight. Best wishes going forward.

    Best wishes to All,   rily.

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  • Glad it went well Marco,I hope you get some rest tonight.Love Jane