RC next week
Having a radical cystectomy with ID on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 (UPMC Mercy in Pittsburgh).
Had a biopsy in November 2021; follow up in December- cancer had returned, it was muscle invasive. Had 4 rounds of chemo - not fun at all.
Doctor says 3-5 days in hospital, is this about average?
Wish me well, I'll keep you posted.
wishing you well with the surgery. We are here to support any way we can. I am in the UK when hospital stays can be longer. If it’s robotic which I know many are now in the USA, I think that would be a normal length of stay from what I have read. It certainly doesn’t seem too long as I think you would need that timr as it is major surgery. Laura, Moderator, BladderCancer.net Thank you, Laura.
you are welcome. Please ask any questions any time. Let us know how you get on. Good luck. Laura, Moderator, BladderCancer.net
I hope all went well for you! Please when you are comfortable let me know what to expect and if it is possible to chat. I will probably be doing the same type of surgery. much love! Mark 
@sjhannon_bk - great news that he has completed the RC and hopefully doing well. My best to you both. Linda Urbanski ( moderator, Bladdercancer.net team member)
that is great news. Thanks for the update. Wishing him well with his recovery. Laura, Moderator, BladderCancer.net
hi. Been thinking of you. Hope the surgery went well. Laura, Moderator, BladderCancer.net My Husband is also having a radical cystectomy scheduled for June. We have GREAT medical help but would appreciate hearing from you what to expect and how it went. Thanks!
