Well, today was decision day. My wife and I met with the doctor, discussed options, rates of success, and finally survival rates. I opted to go with the 75% survival rate - radical cystectomy. Looks like I will be going in for surgery around the 14th of May. Must admit, now that the decision has been made, it feels as though a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders. I will be going with an ileal conduit - it seems I have constrictions in my urethra that make creating a new bladder impractical. Anyway, just thought I'd finally say hello and ask anyone for advice on preparing and post op info.