Hello from newbie

Hi Bluepanther and welcome aboard. Good to know your recovery is going well. I've not had RC, so can't answer your questions, but someone else should be able to. Nice to hear you have great support from your wife, it does make a difference. Your experience will be very welcome from those heading in the same direction. Best wishes.

Hi. What is RC? Thx

Radical Cystectomy (bladder removal) 

Hi, I was 57 when I had RC & neo. Sounds as though you are doing really well. If you feel up to doing those activities, go ahead, but be prepared to take it a little easy, perhaps a shorter session than usual. Stop if you feel pain or fatigue. I started a phased return to work at 3 months but was immensely tired at the end of the day. 

I never needed sodium bicarbonate pills - you need to ask your consultant about that. They will probably want to do blood test to decide if you can scale back. Don't try any alternative without consulting them. Best wishes for continuing good health!

Hi Bluepanther.Welcome from me too.It’s good to hear you are doing well.Best wishes for your recovery.Jane

Very interesting that you didnt take sodium... I'll have to ask the consultant about it on my next follow up. Thx

I think my consultant is quite conservative about medicating & if the blood gases are OK, no sodium bicarb. Some hosp dish it out automatically, just in case.

I had so much by drip as I was nil by mouth for almost the whole admission.The only medication I had on discharge were painkillers,antibiotics and the injections to prevent blood clots.Jane

Well that gives me some hope the meds might be reduced. Thx