What to expect after bladder removal surgery when BCG didn't work?

Bladder removal surgery is a significant step, and it's completely natural to have questions about what comes next. Many people in this community have walked a similar path and found ways to adapt to life after surgery, with various options available for managing daily activities. Consider reaching out to your medical team about what specific recovery timeline and lifestyle adjustments to expect - they can provide guidance tailored to your situation and help connect you with resources that might be helpful during this transition.

I had a cystectomy 6 weeks ago. It is a pretty long recovery. I am starting to feel like normal after six weeks. I had an awesome surgeon who did the surgery robotically. I now have a stoma. I was nervous at first about the stoma but it really is not so bad. They give you a lot of support through the hospital. Good thing is I am now cancer free.

8 weeks from surgery and I am feeling normal. Not sure how the surgeon did it but my stoma is pretty. I woke up this morning and didn't even realize I had a stoma except I didn't have to rush to get up. I am feeling wonderful and I am cancer free. Living without a bladder isn't bad at all. I did have the best surgeon.

Who said bladder removal, urologist?? Go to oncologist, mine said surgery is last option