Hi Terri,
There is a patient created 'survival guide' for what to expect after bladder removal, an excerpt regarding diet, "Diet
It is important to have help and someone to cook for you in the early days. You may also want to prepare meals ahead of time and freeze them to make things easier afterwards. Aside from not being able to lift anything heavy, you may not be able to concentrate well. For example, you may find that you cannot figure out what to do with the egg while standing in front of the pot of boiling water. Proper nutrition is important in rebuilding your health and strength after surgery. In addition, you are trying to re-establish normal bowel function, so a proper diet is essential. Your doctor may make specific dietary recommendations and may also recommend stool softeners so that you do not strain too much. If your doctor or nurse does not make recommendations in these areas, it is best to ask for information. Your bowel functioning will probably be different in those first few weeks after the surgery."
The whole page is here:
blcwebcafe.org/posthospitalsurvivalguide.asp
Good luck with everything!
Wendy