Update

HI Maria - If I remember correctly, the doctors didn't have specific reasons for the fluid build up in Harry's case...I think they just said some peoples bodies just make extra fluid in the healing process...or something like that...pretty vague. You will defiintely gain strength slowly. Like Webs said it will be a while before you are feeling somewhat normal...at least that was Harry's experience. I liked Webs idea of picking one thing to do a day to feel a sense of accomplishment but keep it small so as not to wear yourself out. Your appetite will come along too...keep in mind what your body has been through with the RC and the making of the neo from your bowels. Like someone said to us it was like three surgeries in one, the bladder removal, the bowel cutting for the neo and (for Harry) the prostrate removal...you may have had a hysterectomy(?)...LOTS of healing in there to do! Hugs, love and prayers,
Margot

Maria,
The fatigue will stay with you for a while. I'm 10 weeks out and still having occasional bouts of fatigue. The secret is to take it easy. I would pick one thing a day to do. Some days that was as little as washing my hair. Your energy will come back just don't push to fast. It took me a few weeks to get my appetite back, anything sweet tasted awful. Now I eat normally. Hang in there.

Webs

Maria,
Believe me you are tired because of the r/c, and the issues you also have dealt with in this last hospital stay. Strength is very compromised by an r/c, take it easy, rst up, walk when you are up to it and hope to hear some good news from you soon!! Ginger

Thanks for your replies.
Margot I do not know what caused the excess fluid, we know the neo bladder is not leaking, the hopsital was too focused on this and too quick to blame, whereas in fact they can't yet tell me the cause of the pocket of fluid.
Like Harry I had a tube placed for drainage, which showed good results within 48 hours.
Its great to be home and on the road to recovery, I still have a poor appetite and feel very tired. I suppose this is normal after RC.

Hi Maria - I was happy to see your post, but sorry to hear you are again dealing with the doctor/hospital problems. Just wanted you to know that while Harry was in the hospital he also had "excess fluid" which they thought was a possible cause for his bowels not working properly (not passing gas after the surgery). They placed a drainage tube and within a few days it was better. They had tested the fluid to see if it was urine from the neo, but it wasn't - thankfully! Harry also got a UTI while in the hospital...I hope by now your infection is cleared and you are back on the road to recovery. Concentrate on your healing process from the RC and try not to worry (easier said than done) about the next steps...Matthew 6:25-34. You are in my thoughts and prayers daily. Hugs of support from CA Margot

Wow Maria you sure have had a long list of things to deal with.
Not having your doctor directly affiliated with the hospital you were admitted to can cause problems unfortunately. It's just too bad you had to hear the "not cleaning up someone elses mess" comments. That is so unprofessional.
Did you get a direct answer as to what/what was the cause of the pocket of fluid was?

Take care and I hope you are feeling better soon!