I am new here/ newly diagnosed

It's good to drink 1-2 glasses of it a day, based on what I know of our bodies, and even what Dr Wilson told me about her knowledge on it. It isn't a cure all, but little things if they are correct can help. You have to know your bodies internal pH first. Anyways, this isn't a holistic healing lesson, I was just putting it out there.

During my treatments so far I have drank mostly Kroger 16.8oz bottles of water I buy in 32 packs for 3/$10
I drink 60-200oz of fluids a day (average 120oz). I don't know what everyone elses intakes are but I'm sure they're high. Bladder cancer sort of encourages you to consume more water IMO.

What is “ alkaline water” ?

Do you have health insurance? That is a lot to pay all at up front. Perhaps talking to someone else could work something out.

Pathology takes 1-3 weeks+ depending on the complexity. For me it's been about 2 weeks between the pathologist time and the urologists schedule.

Hang in there! I had blood today after flying and swimming in the pacific for a couple hours on Saturday (I live in CO so swimming in it is not part of my daily routine). Anyways the swimming and flying triggered new blood (pink urine). Finally cleared up completely around noon today for me. Hang in there!

Drink lots of fluids, especially alkaline water IS KEY!

Hi Jack, or any one, I haven’t had my first TURBT yet. I have it Thursday. But I’m having considerable pain BEFORE the test. They’re going to put Mitcomycin In after the first TURBT. My urine is now dark, very dark.
I’m ready to hit my head against a wall! Today the hospital informed me that if I didn’t pay $2300.00+BEFORE my surgery I couldn’t have the surgery! I called my DR and this is normal for this hospital! I have so many questions and I’m nervous.
One question is why did it take so long to get your biopsy back? Is that normal?
What’s about “normal” for all pathology work to come back? I’ve waited two weeks already and I thought the first TURBT would tell me what I’m dealing with. But from what I’ve read that’s not the case. Will I know ANYTHING Thursday?

Thanks everyone!
Danelle