Bladder and or Kidney Infections

[ladivaluz806 87]

Has anyone experienced frequent bladder or kidney infections since surgery? I am starting to feel like this is a common illness with me. I have had 2 since surgery in April and I feel as if i am starting to get another one today. They aren't mild and come out of no where. I am at my desk at work dreading any movement because I am in bladder and just pain below the waist. I have never experienced these as frequent as I am now. I am Miserable.

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

bladder and just pain below the waist- Miserable.

@ladivaluz806

no bladder/kidneys issues here

sorry you are in such pain

all you NUT/surgeon immediately

hopefully they can see you sooner than later

or at least advice you on your predicament

maybe he can order pain meds

surgery was 4/30

hope other things are going well

feel better soon

good luck

kathy

[sleeve4086222015 27]

Try adding a swig or two of cranberry juice to your daily diet.

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

I would call the doctor and ask about it. In the interim you can drink cranberry juice. Just not Ocean Spray. That's more sugar & fillers than actual cranberry juice. Drink real, unsweetened cranberry juice. There are also cranberry pills you can take, but it will make your pee neon orange.

[sleeve4086222015 27]

I'm so sorry! I meant Diet Ocean Spray. It tastes the same with I sugar. Whew!

[Daisee68 2,493]

see a urologist. It us possible that the antibiotics you are being given aren't addressing it so it has never really completely gone away. I had a recurrent UTI for nearly one year pre WLS). It was a urologist who really took the time to take care if it. Still took a couple more rounds of antibiotics

[ladivaluz806 87]

Thank you, I have an appt with my obgyn tomorrow for another issue , but I am going to address this with him at that time.. I cant have UTI once a month especially one as terrible as this. Thank you all for your info

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

I'm so sorry! I meant Diet Ocean Spray. It tastes the same with I sugar. Whew!

Ocean Spray whether regular or diet has at best 10% cranberry juice. In fact it's not even labeled cranberry juice. It's labeled "drink" or "concentrate". For urinary issues you want 100% pure juice. My juice if choice is by Knudsen. Warning, it taste nothing like ocean spray.

[SharonTX 32]

Has anyone experienced frequent bladder or kidney infections since surgery? I am starting to feel like this is a common illness with me. I have had 2 since surgery in April and I feel as if i am starting to get another one today. They aren't mild and come out of no where. I am at my desk at work dreading any movement because I am in bladder and just pain below the waist. I have never experienced these as frequent as I am now. I am Miserable.

Cranberry pills ! You can find them in most grocery stores. They are typically gel tablets and you can find them with the natural supplements. Follow the directions on the bottle regarding how much to take daily - taking more during an episode and maybe just taking two daily with your Vitamins on a regular basis. Take them with Water and just try to drink as much Water as you can. Stay away from any other drinks during an episode. If you keep your cranberry pills on hand, and start to feel it, you can begin taking them immediately. I've always relied on them and its kept me from having to go to the doctor for an antibiotic.

[Daisee68 2,493]

Sorry to be a pain but read instructions on cranberry carefully. The very strong ones my urologist told me to get said NOT to take them during an active UTI.