Cystectomy can have a major impact on quality of life, but even so, you can still lead a normal life after cystectomy.
If a stoma is created after surgery, you may have concerns about it but with time, you will get accustomed with caring for your stoma. Eventually, you can enjoy being with people and social activities.

With neobladder reconstruction, your new bladder slowly gets bigger over the first few months. Initially, you may need to urinate every few hours during the day, or as often as your doctor recommends. Later on, you may be able to increase the time between urination to every four hours. Do follow the schedule doctor recommends so that the new bladder doesn't stretch to become too big, which may make it difficult to empty your bladder completely.

People may experience some changes in sexual behavior after cystectomy. Some extent of nerve damage during surgery could impact men’s ability to have erections. Even if doctor conducts a nerve-sparing surgery, it might take sometime for erectile function to return to normal.
In women, cystectomy causes some changes to vagina, which can lead to discomfort during surgery. It can also impact arousal and ability to have an orgasm. It is possible to get intimate while having a stoma. It is advisable to empty pouch before sex to minimize leaks. Be patient and discuss your problems with the doctor for a proper solution.

After surgery, first six to eight weeks, you may need to restrict activities like lifting, driving, bathing, and going back to work or school. You'll gradually regain your strength, and your energy level should increase.
Talk to doctor to understand when it's safe to resume sexual activities. You should wait about six weeks before sexual intercourse to allow proper healing to take place.

You can try soups and stews that are easy to digest, easier on the healing bowels and the easiest way to keep high nutrition for healing. You can grate vegetables into soups or stews. For the first weeks, avoid fats and high-fibre foods, like popcorn and raw or undercooked vegetables. Discontinue alcohol, if you used to drink regularly as it may put you at risk for other complications during and after your surgery like bleeding, infections, heart problems, and a longer hospital stay.