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Pre surgery

After getting the news that you need a urinary diversion, you are embarking on a journey to find the new you. Right now, as you begin, the most important thing you should know is that you are not alone. There are people and resources to help you find the information you need so that you can make the best choices and get support.

You are likely to be feeling a mix of panic and bewilderment which is very common for people who try to visualise what life will be like with a urinary diversion. Remember, there are thousands of other people living lives to the full with urinary diversions.

Listed below are links to some initial pages on our website, which you may find useful at this stage of your journey. You may want to return to the website after your surgery, as you adapt to your new life. And, please, do take a look at our ‘Support for you‘ section.

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This is a close up of Cathy Varley, in her shades, sitting in the sunshine with her dog. It is the header image for her blog on the Urostomy Association's website

From shock diagnosis to stoma pride

Cathy Varley thought that 2024 was going to be her year. But a shock diagnosis of bladder cancer threw her into turmoil. In this interview, conducted just four months after her surgery, Cathy describes how she has not only came to terms with her urostomy, but has grown to be proud of it!

This is a photo of a middle-aged white man, wearing a navy shirt and glasses. He is sitting on a sofa with a laptop on his knee. He is looking into the distance, thoughtful. It is the header image for the 'Preparing for surgery' image on the Urostomy Association's website

Preparing for your surgery

As the day of your op draws closer, there’ll be lots to think about, from what to pack for your hospital stay to arranging a lift home after you’ve been discharged. We've put together some practical tips to help make life a little easier at what can feel like a stressful time.

This is a photo of a woman in consultation with a medical professional. It is the header image for the FAQ page on the Urostomy Association's website entitled 'Preparing for a urostomy; your early questions answered'

Diagnosis and pre-op

Being told that you need a urostomy can be daunting, and the best way to overcome any fears and to prepare for the new you is to ask lots of questions from those in the know.