Moving over here! :)

I have a teapot collection. I used to collect just any teapots but when I got over the 100 mark I got rid of anything I was not super fond of or that was cheaply made. I have about 150 Well made and antique teapots in all shapes and sizes and I would go out and buy 10 more right now if I could I am hoping they come out of the basement someday soon. We had to pack them away when the boys were little. They broke a few and I wasnt willing to risk anymore loss.

Thank you John. I appreciate the support and information.

Hi Amy - I am a 3 time survivor of bladder cancer and after the 3rd operation, underwent BCG treatments. I, too, was scared - but it turned out to not be that big of a deal. Yes, there was some pain when urinating for some hours after the initial (and subsequent)void - but that goes away. I learned to take a pain reliever about 15-20 minutes before the end of the 2-hour waiting period so it could start to take affect. And then used it every 4 hours when needed. The process itself of inserting the BCG is very quick and pretty painless. It is right about 2 years now since I started my first full BCG treatments (after the 3rd surgery) and I had a follow-up set of 3 treatments ending last week (have done a total of 13 in all). I don't go back for the next cysto for 6 months - but last month was the first time I have made it passed the 2 year mark without the cancer showing back up. I have to credit that to the BCG, but who knows. Hope this helps a little - I got some good feedback before I had it done the first time (helped me to actually decide to do it). And if it helps any, I was serving as a missionary in Bolivia (poorest country in SA) and had the last surgery and my initial BCG treatments done there! John

I think I am out of the newly diagnosed forum since that was months ago. so I am moving over here. I have not been posting but have been reading everyday. I dont feel I have much to offer right now. I sound like a broken record but I am still in pain. BCG treatments starts in one week. I am scared. The fact that I am still in so much pain when I void is making me a wreck that they are going to be putting in a cath while I am awake. I fear the pain! Everything else is going well. The kids are covered for treatment times and I have my Dad here to help. I am very blessed to have such wonderful family and friends to be here for me. I hope you are all well. Amy