Dad decided what to do.

emiannie

He's skipping the chemo and going straight for a neobladder, which is a bladder made of a portion of his small intestine.  They will remove his bladder and put this new one in its place.  The road is long to recovery.  He will have to reteach his body to understand the urge to need to pee.  Initially he won't ever feel like he needs to go.  So that will be very tough on him and that's after he recovers from surgery.  So we've all got a long road ahead of us, mainly my Dad and Mom though.

My Dad is super private about it all, so he hasn't really said much about it.  My Mom is kind of his spokesperson.  So please, please keep him in your prayers.  I appreciate your kind words so much Friday.  You ladies are truly amazing.   

beebe929

I am sorry your family is dealing with this.  I hope your Dad finds lots of extra fight inside him to get through this.

Hang in there!

DavezWife

what a guy. what a road.

ps  - you may want to quietly pass on a couple names to your mom for "man panty" products... Tena is a great brand, expensive but worth it. And I ordered a ton from HDIS back when I was nursing in that arena.

thinking of you guys....

lrrb

I didn't see your first post until just a bit ago and I wanted to say how sorry I am! If anyone understands I do! Hang in there....cancer just sucks! Lots of prayers sent your way!!!!

Courted

Although the recovery will be tough, he probably made the best choice.  I will definently keep him in my thoughts and prayers. 

Mrs.OL

I will continue to keep your dad and your family in my thoughts.  

epphd

Thinking of you and your family - hang in there!

yankee42

I didn't see your OP, but I'm sorry he is even having to make this decision I think he is making a good decision, but I'm sure it's gonna be a tough road to recovery. I'll be thinking of you and your fam, and prayers said..

tina623

Your dad has already shown he's a fighter.  I will keep him in my thoughts and prayers. 

MoDchiCk

EM!!!!

Im so sorry to hear its back EFFFFFFF Cancer man!!!!  Im so tired of this word lately!!!

Your dad sounds like a man with much inner strength to choose this road and I will keep him in my prayers EVERY day tiL he is weLL!!!!!!

G_d BLess!!!!!! & HuGE loVE

 

TheShellSeeker

Prayers said.  My mother had bladder cancer and had her bladder removed. I know how hard it can be.  (hugs) to you and your family.

Cheshirita

I will definitely keep your dad, you, and your family in my prayers. Stay strong and I hope your dad's recovery is speedy!

ela81

I really hope the best for your dad. I will keep him, your mom and your whole family in my thoughts and prayers. Please keep us updated.

gabbeyh

I will keep you guys in my prayers.

JillRock96

Thinking of you and your family.  

FaithRocks

Many prayers said!

Carrie25

I'm so sorry your dad and family is going though all of this.  Cancer is so incredibly nasty and difficult.  I will be praying for him. 

Ms. Y.

Lots of thoughts and prayers to you and your family. I hope the surgery goes well. Are they able to get him in soon?

Tinking of you!

Crista

nicolita14w

It sounds like a good decision. Your family will be in my prayers.

leslie&brian

I will keep your dad and your family in my prayers. It sounds like your dad is a fighter. I hope the surgery goes well for him.

dana316

Prayers coming...

 

beebaby

you and your family are in my thoughts.  i hope things go smoothly with the surgery and your father's recovery.

skoorbnibor

Lots of prayers, honey!

SeaSoul

First, I think it is so great that he is being proactive, and on top of this.  Second, it sounds to me like a good course of action.  Third, you, he, and your whole family are in my thoughts as he moves forward with this difficult decision. I can only imagine how hard it is on everyone.

armywife76

I'm sorry to hear your Dad is having to go through this. Your family will be in my prayers.

MBandBud

That must have been a tough decision, but it sounds like the right one and that he is a fighter.  Hang in their girl.  Hold onto hope.  Thoughts and prayers are with you. 

12106mrsmun

Many prayers for your Dad&Mom...and your family.  Big [[[HUGS]]] to you as well, sweetie.  He sounds like a very strong & courageous man.

kristinamh6

I will continue praying for your Dad and your family. I hope his recovery from the procedure goes as smoothly as possible. Cancer sucks!

alison43

i hope your dad does well.  i'll be thinking of your family.

emiannie

You guys are amazing.  Thank you.  Sorry I didn't respond last night.  I was pretty tired and just kind of zoned out with DH and the TV and some Easter candy.

For those who were wondering, he's meeting with the surgeon tomorrow to find out what the course of action will be and what he can expect.

Thanks again. 

jmkatz

I just saw your old post too.  Thinking of you and your family.

Mouseygail

keeping your family in my thoughts!!!