Dark odorous urine (3 weeks post op)

[Ports83 3]

I am 3 weeks post op, have lost 18kgs and slowly getting energy back.

My concern is with my urine. Since surgery i have had dark urine, sometimes more fluorescent from Multi Vitamins, but generally almost orange, and it has a strong smell to it too.

I have been very good with getting my fluids in and frequently drink more than 2L a day, but i can't seem to get clearer urine.

Any suggestions other than dehydration? I don't believe it is all hydration because i have sat there between going and just went nuts on Water and it didn't change colour.

Please help, I'm worried it might be more sinister, anyone in the same boat??

[Sleeved36 356]

Call your surgeon.

Doesn't hurt to get checked out.

[Creekimp13 5,840]

Drink more Water.

If you "just went nuts on water" and it still didn't change urine color....you're probably very dehydrated and your body was sucking that water up like a sponge and not sending it to your bladder.

Ask your doctor's office...they will tell you what I'm telling you.

If you want, you can have them check a urine sample, but very concentrated urine results most commonly from one cause: Dehydration.

That said... a bile duct issue could cause dark urine, too. Best to make that call.

Edited March 23, 2018 by Creekimp13

[Losebig 508]

Best to get it checked out, it could just be dehydration, it could also be an issue with kidney function or something else.

[frust8 963]

If you have light stool with dark urine it could be liver dysfunction. Do check,it out with your doctor[emoji20]

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[J_Mkay 17]

the most common cause for dark urine is dehydration. Also if you do take a lot of Multivitamins or various men's it can change color too. There can be more serious issues too such as an infection within the urinary track. It nevr hurts to consult with your doctor And see what they say. It Is very common to be dehydrated after surgery, even if you feel like you're drinking a ton of water....it still may not be enough.

Edited March 24, 2018 by J_Mkay

[FluffyChix 17,414]

2L isn't what we honestly need. Most adults need a minimum of 3L per day and optimally more. Once you're dehydrated, it's tough work to fully rehydrate without IV. So it takes "over drinking" for a while and making sure that your body also has access to the electrolytes.

That being said, eat to your plan and try to get in a minimum of 64oz per day. I drink 120oz per day. If I fall to even 48oz my urine goes dark and of course, it's smelly.

But I agree. We're just schmoes on the internet. Call your doc.