Hi, the surgery really wasn't that bad. They had me out of bed the next day and walking that afternoon. After six days they sent me home and a visiting nurse was setup to come by three times a week. The following week I went to the doctors office and a drain was removed, the following week another tub was removed and the catheter. While the catheter is in he may want your help to drain it. They will explain everything before you leave the hospital. You will be back and forth a few times to remove the tubs and staples. recovery can be a challenge but it is worth the work, keep him moving. Check into the {living with a neobladder} forum, on this site. Be patient, it does take time.