Bladder mass removed today

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  • pinky104
    pinky104 Member Posts: 574 Member
    #22
    UTI

    Yes, it is extremely common to have a UTI after a catheter has been placed.  The female urethra is short, so it's easy to introduce bacteria into it if something is being pushed in there, like a catheter.  You may already have an infection and that may be why you're so uncomfortable.  My mother had an indwelling catheter for a couple of years and the doctor said there was no doubt that she would have a chronic infection from it.  Every time I have a catheter for surgery, I automatically seem to get a UTI.

  • MeinMississippi
    MeinMississippi Member Posts: 39
    #23
    pinky104 said:

    UTI

    Yes, it is extremely common to have a UTI after a catheter has been placed.  The female urethra is short, so it's easy to introduce bacteria into it if something is being pushed in there, like a catheter.  You may already have an infection and that may be why you're so uncomfortable.  My mother had an indwelling catheter for a couple of years and the doctor said there was no doubt that she would have a chronic infection from it.  Every time I have a catheter for surgery, I automatically seem to get a UTI.

    That makes a lot of sense! 

    That makes a lot of sense!  Ive had so many bladder infections I lost count.  This is the first time I've been sent home with a catheter. Before they removed my bladder mass they gave me IV antibiotics and they sent me home with a prescription for Cipro. I hope that will ward off any bugs that are lurking around!!  Now at T minus 12 hours until this dreadful thing comes out!!!  

  • ckdgedmom
    ckdgedmom Member Posts: 166 Member
    #24
    how are you Mein?

    Did you get the cath out? 

    Feel better?

    thinking about you...

     

  • Prayer Gal
    Prayer Gal Member Posts: 24
    #25
    Hope you have good results

    Hope you have good results today with the doctor!

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