UTI after surgery

cgsagrillo

Hi, everyone. Sorry I keep coming back to the forum, but it seems to be the only place where I can find reliable information from people who have been in my husband’s shoes…

My husband had an APR about 2 weeks ago, and at first his main inconvenience was some strange leg pain, and the drain (he was prescribed pregabaline, but it hasn’t revolved). But for a couple of days now he has been having a low grade fever in the afternoons, and a burning sensation at the end of urination. His doctor asked for some urine tests, and we are waiting for the results, but I believe (and hope) it’s only a UTI.

Did any of you have that after surgery? Did it resolve with antibiotics only? I’ve been so anxious seeing him feeling so crummy, and not being able to help. I also feel he’s getting a little depressed, even though he won’t say it.

It’s always comforting to find people who have felt the same as him, and are doing a lot better now. He likes it when I read old forum posts to him that discuss something he has been through.

As always, any feedback is appreciated. Hope you all remain safe and healthy.

Trubrit

The forum is here for you, to come and go as you please.

WE are here for you, sometimes not with an answer, but always with support.

I am sorry to hear about your hubby's problem. I does sound like it could be UTI, and while they are terribly uncomfortable, it is easily fixed with antibiotics, so I hope that all is well soon.

Until then, try the Cranberry juice route - hubby and I have found that the concentrated juice, diluted with water or juice, is more effective with less sugar. Lots of water, to flush things out, and hopefully, after a course of antibiotics, he will be up and running.

I'm trying to think back to my early days, and can't remember getting an UTI - which is good, as I seemed to get everything else.

Hopefully others will be along soon, with more helpful advice.

Tru