Recent Diagnosis of G2PTa - Recurrence chances?

Hi James1066,Welcome to the group.Best wishes Jane 

i have add low grade superficial bladder for 5 years now in that time as come back 4 times they laser it of and march 2024 add 6 weeks of mms washes add check up in January 2025 and was all clear next check up tomorrow and hopefully still all clear but with low grade its does come back with people just need to keep getting checked and hopefully it stops as low grade if comes back or its goes all together but my fingers are crossed for tomorrow as will be 15 months for me just add my check up today and given the all clear and got to go back in 9 months well chuffed and thanks for all your comments

Thanks Jason, wishing you all the best for tomorrow! How draining is it keep having to have the TURBTs? Or do you get more used to it? How often do you have to checked at the moment? 

i put it down to going to the dentist every 6 months but we are in safe  hands

Do you get a lot of symptoms/pain after the procedures? 

You’ll find a vast array of experiences regarding the flexi Cystocopy James some people can’t handle them at all and some find them uncomfortable but bearable and it’s the same with the after effects some may get inflammation or infection after it and some maybe just tender for a day or two it just depends on the person really I find them uncomfortable but hate being put to sleep and I’m usually just a bit sore for a few days 

Ste 

I have had over 20 flexis over the years and tolerate them quite well. Stings a bit for a few days but otherwise ok. A few false alarms along the way but so far so good.

Jason. Best wishes for tomorrow. I hope all goes smoothly.

Hi James,TURBT’s can vary and judging from cystoscopies some dr’s are much rougher than others when performing the procedure.I never found TURBT’s or cystoscopies that bad and I had a lot in the past.I think you get used to them if they are a regular occurrence.Drink plenty take painkillers if needed and don’t lift anything heavy for a few weeks was what I adhered to after each one.Best wishes Jane 

Thanks Jane, I've found I'm still getting some symptoms 4 weeks after, I did have an infection, getting it checked again to see if it's cleared after the antibiotics. Not sure if it's that or whether it's just irritation, finding it hard to get bladder control right as well! Feel like perhaps I was worrying and then going too often and irritating the system more! It's all good fun isn't it! (Sarcasm) 

Hi James,It can take a few weeks for all the symptoms to settle/go.Having an infection won’t have helped and you are wise to make sure it has gone.I hope you feel better soon.Best wishes Jane