Long overdue update.
Sorry for the lapse in posts; I’ve been pretty well and not compelled to provide updates. Still, there have been events and my cancer remains on my mind.
I had a cystoscopy in October and all looked good. The bladder walls aren’t quiet as pink as they once were. As the doctor swung his scope around in there he cut me slightly and the blood falling through the saline solution looked like some otherworldly waterfall.
But our conversation was mostly focused on newspaper articles suggesting his profession should look around inside men less vigorously. He was offended and I know I fall solidly on that same side. Knowledge is good.
The BSG has taken a toll on my bladder tissue and it now takes about 3-5 weeks to really recover, with pain persisting twice that long. It’s been half a year since the last BSG and it still doesn’t feel right. How much is in my dick and how much in my brain I don’t know.
The good news is that I don’t have any BCG scheduled forever as the cystoscopy and fluid collected were clean and the watchfulness Is enough.
I have become an expert on urine these days and notice its quantity and quality every time. I thought I might return to blissfully peeing without thought for blood, particles,or pains. Not the case; I am always aware-in a nice way-that the system is working. And with the knowledge comes the possibility…
I’ll keep typing as time and motivation allow. There are some thoughts I want to get out. For now, I’ll sign off healthy and happy.
