Just an update as we approach 1 month since my surgery.
Still burning, still some pain. Very frequent urination and bright red blood at the end of my stream.
Moved some heavier stuff around yesterday, and saw the first bit of flesh I'd seen in some time.
I don't know why I'm still bleeding, but I'll just have to be patient.
My Dr. told me they took a chunk out - and I'm glad he went to make sure he got it all.
I slept more than 4 hours last night for the first time in a long time. I drank very little late in the day. So the sleep came at the price of extremely painful urination - but I was desperate.
I'm trying to hydrate like mad today.
My spirits are low and high. My doctor stressed that I'm in good shape and I'm not in a life threatening situation; which is good.
However, I am constantly mindful of my cancer diagnosis / TURBT. From the burning urination, to the stinging, to the pain when I sit down or stand up, to the constant urge to pee...
Today is the last day of anti-biotics for the phantom UTI. The Uribel made much more of a difference for me, but I can't take it forever.
So after today, I'll be on no medications related to this (just my cholesterol meds haha ).
Overall - I feel rather ok. I hope someday that going to the bathroom will be a relief, not painful necessity.
There is no other option but to press through the pain and endure it.