Bladder Infection

Margo · August 14, 2005

Just went to the walk-in clinic (Sunday). Thought I had a bladder infection and , of course, I do. I am so upset since my surgery is scheduled for Wednesday. The doctor today and the pharmist thought I would O.K. for surgery, but I will, of course, call my surgeon first thing Monday morning. I was put on a 3 day heavy-duty antibotic...

Anyone have something similar to this happen to them prior to surgery? If so, what happened? I will just be nuts if they postponed my surgery!!!

giveyouthemoon · August 14, 2005

Um, well, you might want to brace yourself. I don't think a surgeon can, in good conscience, work on a patient for this type of surgery if the patient is fighting off an infection and on antibiotics. I mean, my drs said if I even had a cold or flu they wouldn't do the procedure. Best to ask your doctor, but I'm thinking you may have to wait.

I'm SO sorry!!! Hang in there. Stay tough. Get well!!!!

La_madam · August 14, 2005

Drink lots of cranberry juice between now and your surgery. Cranberry juice works great for bladder infections

shagamelic · August 15, 2005

They have concentrated cranberry softgels at Wal-Mart. I have had a little problem w/ this since my surgery.

shagamelic

Margo · August 15, 2005

Thanks for the support ladies...I am drinking lots of cranberry juice like you have recommended. Tomorrow I start my clear liquid diet...can I still drink cranberry juice?

La_madam · August 15, 2005

Yes cranberry juice is considered a clear liquid

j.s. · August 15, 2005

Hey Margo,

If it isnt one thing is another huh? Drink tons of Water with that cranberry juice, they also have cranberry pills (at walmart). Flush that infection right out of you. I am keeping my fingers crossed for you that everything goes okay!

coyotegirl · August 15, 2005

Margo, I was scheduled to have surgery on a Tuesday and when I went in for all blood and urine work up before hand I found out I had a UTI. They did pospone my surgery to Friday. Sorry, but My surgeon said they CAN NOT do surgery if you have any kind of infection. He put me on a super strong pill and all infection was gone on the a.m. before surgery.(had to have another test) I held my breath until he told me I was clear!

Good luck and drink lots of Water and pee pee pee!!

"Nita · August 15, 2005

Another thing that helps clear up UTIs quicker is taking (along with real cranberry juice, not sweetened or cocktail or mixed, etc..the real stuff) is to take chewable Vitamin C tablets. Take as much as is allowed (it will say on the bottle). They like the cranberry will help lower your urine's PH which will help clear up the infection sooner. I am sure a couple chewable Vitamin C's won't interfere with the liquid diet.< /p>

Margo · August 15, 2005

Hey ladies...

I called my clinic and the nurse said that I would O.K. for surgery on Wednesday!!! Thank goodness..... I am taking my antibotic, drinking lots of cranberry juice and resting.

J.S.: I had planned to "cry on your shoulder" today if the nurse had told me the surgery was off....it's good to know someone is close and there for you....thanks!