Going in for a radical Cystectomy, stopping Biologic.

[stbernhard]

Hello lovely people. My first six monthly Cystoscopy after getting the all clear from bladder cancer in January showed that the cancer was back with a vengeance. So on Monday I'll be undergoing a Radical Cystectomy. I'm OK and positive with the outlook of living without a bladder and lots of other bits . I'm lucky that I get a chance to adapt to a new life and see no reason why it should stop me from getting back to where I am today; living an active happy life. I've been off my biologic for two weeks already and will be off for at least another six weeks. Let's hope RA won't mind too much. So wish me luck with my knew life and recovery. Stay well and positive.

[RA22345]

Keep that positivity going and very best wishes

[stbernhard in reply to RA22345]

Thank you, I'll do my best.

[dippyd09]

wishing you well in your op and hoping you won’t miss the RA meds too much. Take care and keep positive.

[stbernhard in reply to dippyd09]

Thank you very much.

[helenlw7]

Being positive is a good frame of mind to be in. Will be thinking of you.

[stbernhard in reply to helenlw7]

Thank you!

[sylvi]

Good luck darling and i hope after your surgery you recover quickly sending love and hugs.

[stbernhard in reply to sylvi]

Thank you Sweetheart, stay well. X

[springcross]

I'm sorry to hear that stbernhard, what a shame, especially after getting the all clear not that long ago!! It's good to hear your positive attitude after such bad news and I hope it all goes really well for you. x

[stbernhard in reply to springcross]

Thank you. I'm ready for it. Bring it on.

[Mmrr]

Stay positive as you usually do and best wishes for your up and coming surgery.

[stbernhard in reply to Mmrr]

Thank you. All the best. X

[AgedCrone]

Very good luck…..attitude is all with the Big C.

[stbernhard in reply to AgedCrone]

Thank you. Mind over matter. It will not beat me.

[AgedCrone in reply to stbernhard]

I find with all serious conditions the trick is to say the bad bits only happen to other people…if you think it often enough it comes true.

[Deeb1764]

Good luck with it all and positive thoughts being sent

[stbernhard in reply to Deeb1764]

Thank you so much. I'll be OK I'm sure.

[Amnesiac3637]

All the very best - you’re half way there with the attitude! Chins up and onwards. 😁

[stbernhard in reply to Amnesiac3637]

No problems. Thank you.

[KittyJ]

Best of luck Stbernhard, we are all rooting for you 🤗

[stbernhard in reply to KittyJ]

Thank you very much, Kitty.

[MyCLLJourney]

You have such a good attitude and that helps tremendously! I have a neighbor who had to have their bladder removed as well. He is living a very active life and doesn't let it interfere with anything. He around 75 now. Prayers for you, I hope everything goes well for you and that you have a quick and successful recovery.

[stbernhard in reply to MyCLLJourney]

Thank you so much for your encouraging words. Be well and happy.

[Boxerlady]

As usual I'm in awe of your positivity - you're an inspiration! Will be sending lots of positive thoughts your way 😁

[stbernhard in reply to Boxerlady]

Thank you very much for your kind words. I'll Tel the anaesthetist to listen out for your positive vibes and feed them through a tube to me.😃

[helixhelix]

sorry to hear that there’s another unplanned step - but sounds as if you are tacking it very well. I wish you a nimble fingered surgeon, an assiduous anaesthetist and caring nurses.

Go well…

[Monkeysmum]

So sorry to hear that the Big C is throwing another curve ball at you, stbernhard but I see you are responding to it with your usual positivity and determination. Sending very best wishes for the surgery and the biggest hugs for your recovery 🤗

[stbernhard in reply to Monkeysmum]

Thank you very much. Hugs very welcome.

[Gnarli]

I wish you all the very best. You deserve nothing less.

[stbernhard in reply to Gnarli]

Thank you very much for your kind words.

[J1707-]

good luck your a very strong person. I’m sorry it’s back I remember how positive you were last time 🙏

[stbernhard in reply to J1707-]

Thank you very much. There's always a challenge round the corner.

[nanny_bee71]

Wishing you all the best with your procedure. My OH is currently being treated for bladder cancer and is halfway through having BCG treatment after 2 TURBT ops.

[stbernhard in reply to nanny_bee71]

Thank you. I wish your husband good luck with the BCG. For most people with a T1 this will work very well. I was just a bit unlucky.

[greynot]

All the very best with this. Your positivity is amazing and will contribute no end to your post op rehab.

I do hope your RA stays quiet through this episode.

Good luck with the new plumbing xx

[stbernhard in reply to greynot]

Thank you very much for your encouraging words.

[1ChLoE]

Good luck with your surgery and wishing you a speedy recovery. Positive is the best way forward. I often find if I have something else going on, that my RA behaves

[stbernhard in reply to 1ChLoE]

Thank you very much. I'll be OK I'm sure.

[MaryTH]

What a great attitude you have. I am wishing you well xx

[stbernhard in reply to MaryTH]

Thank you very much.

[janmary]

sending my best wishes for surgery and recovery.

[stbernhard in reply to janmary]

Thank you very much.

[Kati66]

So sorry to hear you are having to fight another battle with cancer 😔😔. Hopefully the surgery will get rid of it for good 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻. Xxx

[stbernhard in reply to Kati66]

That's the aim of the operation. Fingers crossed.

[summer32A]

My das has been without a bladder for 10 years.You will have a stoma and a leg bag.

Wishing you a successful operation x

[stbernhard in reply to summer32A]

Thank you very much.

[Evie3]

Hope all goes well…positive thoughts

[stbernhard in reply to Evie3]

Thank you.

[Plumcrumble]

Wishing you the very best 👍💞

[stbernhard in reply to Plumcrumble]

Thank you very much.

[jojoishere]

Wishing you all the best, and a speedy recovery xx

[stbernhard in reply to jojoishere]

Thank you very much.

[vivgibbs]

Your amazing good luck to you ❤️🤗

[stbernhard in reply to vivgibbs]

Thank you for your kind words.

[Sheila_G]

You are an inspiration. What a wonderful positivity you have. I'm sure we could all learn something from you. I wish you all the very best with your surgery and look forward to hearing more from you. God bless.

[stbernhard in reply to Sheila_G]

Thank you for your very kind words, Sheila.

[Summerrain14]

Thinking of you and always so inspired by your continuing positivity. x

[stbernhard in reply to Summerrain14]

Thank you so much. I hope you are well. X

[Floridalover]

What a lovely positive attitude you have. I do think it helps a lot. Good luck & best wishes. X

[stbernhard in reply to Floridalover]

Thank you very much. I'll let everyone know how I got on.

[Pythagorus]

All the very best wishes to you Stbernhard. Love your positive attitude and look forward to hearing from you again after your pipe work has be rearranged and you are on the road to recovery. Tell the RA to behave 😊👍

[stbernhard in reply to Pythagorus]

Ευχαριστώ πολύ. Thank you very much. I look at the RA as my kind companion, so I can concentrate on recovering from the other bit.

[StormySeas]

Sending very best wishes for your op and recovery. Kindest regards

[stbernhard in reply to StormySeas]

Thank you very much. It'll be interesting times ahead.

[Otto11]

Sorry to hear this. I wish you well with your surgery & recovery. My friend had her bladder removed when she was in her early 20’s & is in her 60’s now. She has done well for a long time. I hope you do too x

[stbernhard in reply to Otto11]

Thank you. That's encouraging. I probably won't last another 40 years, but one never knows 🤔

[Poshcards]

Best of luck with everything, stay positive like you are xxx

[stbernhard in reply to Poshcards]

Thank you very much 👍.

[Intheend]

Joining everyone in sending my best wishes for a successful op and a speedy recovery

[stbernhard in reply to Intheend]

Thank you very much for your message.

[Taichigirl]

What a lovely & inspiring person you are. Best wishes for a speedy recovery xx

[stbernhard in reply to Taichigirl]

Thank you 😊 for your kindness and good wishes. As soon as I'll be able to I'll restart my daily Taichi and Qigong session again. Love it.

[nanapat61]

Hope all goes very well with your op and best wishes for a full and speedy recovery!

[stbernhard in reply to nanapat61]

Thank you very much for your kind message.

[Bessieboo1]

Hope everything goes well with your surgery and you have a speedy recovery. Sending love and hugs xx

[stbernhard in reply to Bessieboo1]

Thank you very much. Had the operation yesterday and I'm doing alright.

[Bessieboo1 in reply to stbernhard]

That’s great news🧡. Keep us updated how you are doing. Love and hugs 🤗 💞xx

[Mmrr in reply to stbernhard]

💚

[Marionfromhappydays]

Kick it's ass xxxx

[stbernhard in reply to Marionfromhappydays]

I intend to. Thank you very much.

[stbernhard]

Thank you very much. Had the operation yesterday and I'm doing alright.

[Kags1068]

Hi St Bernard

Apologies, as I'm very late to the post, but really wanted to wish you well. I hope everything goes to plan, and you have a smooth recovery. I'm so sorry you've had to go through all this. Best wishes xx🙂

[stbernhard in reply to Kags1068]

Hi Kags, the operation went well yesterday and I'll be moved from ICU back to the urology ward soon. So all good. Thank you for your kind message.xx

[Kags1068 in reply to stbernhard]

That is good news. I'm so glad it all went well. Onwards and upwards, eh? Please keep us posted xx😊

[Oscardoggy]

Wishing you all the very best for the future.

[stbernhard in reply to Oscardoggy]

Thank you very much.

[Mmrr]

...and how are you doing now ?