Bladder Removal

[Chez]

About eleven years ago I had my fourth cesarean and my bladder was torn quite substantially. Could this have started my IC? I am also due to have my bladder removed and as I have a lot of scar tissue, wonder if this might complicate things?

[ICNDonna]

Hopefully you'll hear from some of our members who have had their bladders removed. Usually this option is not even considered unless they already have severe problems. I hope it works for you so you will feel better. There are several different ways they can do urostomies; do you know which you will have?

Sending warm hugs,
Donna

[Judith56]

Welcome to the boards, Chez! I had my bladder out over 20 years ago, and have had other surgeries as well. I do have lots of scar tissue.For me it means having the operations go a little bit longer so they get rid of the adhesions(scar tissue), but it also depends on where the scar tissue is, if it will interfere with your surgery. This is a good question for your surgeon.I would be more that happy to answe all that I can. I have had both the ileal conduit as well as the internal pouch. I now have the internal pouch and it is over 13 years old. I love it. Looking forward to seeing more of you! Judith