2nd TURBT timing

Hi Leo1, I think your guess is right, a 5CM clearance is unusually deep (generally 3CM I believe) and will take a bit longer to heal. Sounds like your surgeon did a very thorough job so I wouldn't worry. Good news that the muscle wall is clear. Best wishes Hx

I agree.There needs to be some healing time before the next one.Good to hear it’s not muscle invasive.Best wishes Jane x

Hi Leo1, I had to wait 8 weeks between my 2 TURBT’s as I had a 4.5cm tumour removed in the 1st one from the base of the bladder, so had to wait for it to heal as much as possible before they went back in. It’s a horrible wait, but it’s best for the body, if not the mind.

time will go quick enough, just try to be “kind” to your bladder until the next step.

good luck, best wishes

Julia x

Cheers Julia many thanks, not sure what being “kind” means thanks Leo

Kind is a way of saying….. drink plenty of water/ juice, don’t overdo it on activities, just get your bladder and body ready for the next step. You know what to expect this time rather than worrying bout the unknown.  Julia 

I am going to a big celebration at the weekend, I am almost completely teetotal, do you think on this one occasion I could have a couple of glasses of wine, or should I not..?

From someone who loves a good tipple..!! Go for it  and enjoy  

One of the first questions I asked.. My urologist said the odd few drinks now and again should do no harm. Best wishes.

I tried a couple of drinks Rily, but realised after quite a long period of abstinence that it’s no lo longer for me. It made me feel worse not better. So a sober life is after all for me, I prefer it. It’s a result I think, for me.

Sinkers had pre op last week for Turbut number 2. Won’t be long now.