Deion Sanders reveals way of life adjustments after surgical procedure

Colorado head coach Deion Sanders mentioned he had his bladder eliminated after he was recognized with most cancers throughout a press convention on Monday, and he mentioned it has modified his way of life.

Sanders, 57, mentioned he requested his physician to place him in contact with somebody who had been by means of the identical process so he might get recommendation on find out how to do the “little things,” like going to the lavatory. 

“So I contacted this gentleman, ‘OK, let’s take the basics going to the bathroom,’ He say, ‘No. 2, you cool, ain’t nothing different about that,’” Sanders mentioned throughout an interview with Michael Irvin.

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Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders throughout the spring recreation at Folsom Field on April 19, 2025 in Boulder, Colorado.  (Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images)

“’But No. 1, you have to push through your stomach and force the pee out. Like you can’t just pee. And when you feel like you got to pee, you need to pee or you going to start leaking.’”

“Thank God for Depends.”

Sanders mentioned that sleeping is among the issues that has modified for the reason that surgical procedure.

“And it is a whole challenge, even sleeping, like Mike, you don’t understand, like sleeping man, so to start off you go to towel up under your bed of these mats because you’re going to pee on yourself,” Sanders mentioned. 

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Colorado head coach Deion Sanders, heart, speaks beating bladder most cancers throughout a information convention Monday, July 28, 2025, in Boulder, Colorado.  (Aaron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post through AP)

The Pro Football Hall of Famer reminisced about his enjoying days whereas he has gone by means of the change. 

“And you sitting up there like you are heralded as one of the best athletes to play the game and you are peeing on yourself, man,” Sanders mentioned.

The Colorado head coach mentioned he additionally requested the particular person whom he sought recommendation about with the ability to have intercourse. 

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Colorado head coach Deion Sanders speaks with the media throughout 2025 Big 12 Football Media Days at The Star on July 9, 2025 in Frisco, Texas.  (Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images)

“As a man, I’m like OK, now, let’s get to the sex,” Sanders mentioned. “And it’s some intimate details I don’t want to disclose, but it’s normal, but it ain’t normal.” 

The two-time Super Bowl champion additionally requested if he would be capable to make it by means of a recreation this fall, and determined that he wants a Port-a-Potty on the sideline.

“This is a lifestyle change,” Sanders mentioned. 

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