I was able to surf again 3 months later, primarily due to great advice from my doctors, nutritionist and the love, support and prayers from my family and friends. Prior, during and after the surgery, I diligently followed instructions from my doctors and health care specialist. Again, the support of family and friends assisted in my recovery.

Upon reflection, it wasn’t easy, but it was well worth everything I went through. I thank God every day for this miracle of being able to have a Neobladder. I am grateful to all the doctors, nurses and hospital personnel who assisted me during my surgery/post-surgery time at UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center.

It has been over 2 years now and I have been able to work, travel frequently, and live an active lifestyle that enabled me to surf over 100 times last year.

Ron’s Silver Lining
I wake up each and every day …. Grateful. I am healthy and able to enjoy my marriage, children, grandchildren, friends and co-workers. I stop and smell the roses more often and want to be a mentor for people facing bladder cancer, especially RC and Neobladder surgery.

Ron’s non-medical secret to survival
Life is precious. Live every moment. Enjoy, sacrifice, love, laugh and pray. Learn as much as you can and surround yourself with positive people, family and friends. Trust someone to help you make informed and tough decisions. I pray God’s blessing on each and every one of you facing this decision.