I have to have my RC in 12 days. I have not made a decision yet as far as neo-bladder or Ileal conduit. I have read all the positives and negatives concerning the neo-bladder but not much information on the Ileal conduit. I'm 51 years old. I'm a very active person. I like to ride motorcycles, ski, golf, party!, I work with the public. As far as the neo-bladder, I'm afraid of the length of surgury time, recovery time, having to look to see where the rest room is every time I go out somewhere. having to get up every 2 - 3 hours at night (never get a good nights sleep for the rest of my life), Accidents, training the new bladder, infections, self cathing, having to monitor how much liquid I drink before going to bed - I like to drink socially beer / wine. What kind of problems will I have IF and when I get older? Is all this really worth it???
I have not found much information from people my age who have choosen the Ileal conduit. How much inconvenience is it, how much maintenance, what problems have they had - accidents - odors - leaks - problems maintaining or changing.
I'm running out of time on making this decision and I'm really confused and afraid of making the wrong decision!!!! PLEASE HELP....
Thanks, George
