UTI! my worst enemy!

[girly.girl 14]

Being a "pre-sleever" I had a concern. I am 32 years old and have had reoccuring UTI/Kidney Infections since I was about 7 years old. I have read about UTI's after gastric sleeve. I did speak to my PCP and he said because of the rapid weight loss and toxins completely leaving your system anyone is at more risk for UTI's. Once my weight is stable it should subside if there is a problem. I was wondering if anyone experienced this problem? I know hydration is the key but has anyone used supplements like cranberry tablets?

Thanks for your feedback!:biggrin0:

[Tiffykins 673]

I had a UTI in mid-July. It was seriously my first one in my entire life. They prescribed Levaquin and I had to increase my Fluid intake. I never took cranberry supplements. I definitely bring this up with your surgeon and ask if you can incorporate cranberry juice or supplements into your post-op regimen to help prevent a UTI early out.

Edited December 30, 2009 by Tiffykins
correct January to July

[*susan* 1,709]

Ugh, sorry to say this, but I have had more UTI's in the past eight months than I care to count. I believe part of the problem is that I am bad about getting enough fluids in. I have just started the cranberry tablets they have available to see if they help in preventing them.