I have heard of it. Here's a link: http://www.urologyhealth.org/urology/index.cfm?article=56
I had a urinary diversion in 1987, before bladder augmentation was around. If it had been available, I would have chosen that option. Good luck to your father. Nan On Monday, March 10, 2014 8:14 AM, "[email protected]" <[email protected]> wrote: I too have never heard of the procedure. I thought the bladder had the natural ability to expand and contract, depending on many factors. Best Wishes In a message dated 3/9/2014 9:44:52 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: hi everyone! > > >i'm writing this on behalf of my dad, a c6-7 quad. >he's going to get his bladder enlarged on the 20th of march (not sure the >official name of the procedure-- but they use the intestine to expand the >capacity of the bladder) but was looking to see if any of you have done this >and/or if you'd be willing to talk to my dad about it beforehand? > > >thanks! >brittany
