- I chose not to have BCG primarily due to the possibility of it not being successful for me. I also was in the midst of a great deal of personal issues and chose to go right to bladder removal. I had not problem with the surgery and was back to my prior life fairly quickly. It has been almost 9 years and I have never had regrets. But it was entirely my choice. I wish you the best in making a decision. Linda Urbanski (moderator, Bladdercancer.net team member)