
*My cystectomy prehabilitation & bladder cancer awareness month 2026*
“What the caterpillar calls the end of the world, the master calls a butterfly.” Richard Bach
*My cystectomy prehabilitation – bladder upgrade options*
“I welcome the upgrade with open arms!”
*My cystectomy prehabilitation – and Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS)*
“Increase positive habits like eating the heart healthy rainbow diet and avoiding ultra processed foods, exercising regularly, sleeping well and practicing self-care.”
*My cystectomy prehabilition – FOCO – Fear of a cystectomy operation and allowing uncomfortable feelings.*
“Treatments that work for anxiety include counseling or psychotherapy but also general relaxation exercises, stress management, mind body interventions like yoga or mindfulness, exercise and sleep and maybe even medication.”
*My cystectomy prehabilitation- self-advocacy*
“Good you advocated for yourself at the pre-op and made clear the choices you want.”
