Colon Cancer Surgery on 15th January now have UTI

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Hi there

lI had a catheter fitted for 12 hours after surgery last Monday. On Wednesday I started having major problems trying to pee. I’ve had a problem in this department for the last year (I’m 65 in April) but nothing that has worried me , but now I think the surgery may have aggravated the problem.

Cane home on Thursday but had to call GP out on Friday who thinks I have a UTI. Prescribed antibiotics but they haven’t eased the problem detours drinking lots of water, cranberry juice

getting him out again tomorrow

any advice much appreciated

TIA

court 10 months ago

Hi Starfighter104

I would be inclined to call the out of hours service . It may be a post op complication and it is always best to err on the side of caution just after surgery .

Our helpline could guide you further on 0808 808 0000

Take care ,

Court

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Starfighter104 10 months ago in reply to court

Hiya

we did that on Thursday night and they advised me to drink lots of fluids . My GP then said I was drinking too much water. The thing is I’ve two broken legs and I will not let my wife drive me to hospital in this storm as we live in rural west wales . I’ll get the GP back out tomorrow

Thank you for your help

court 10 months ago in reply to Starfighter104

Oh my goodness . You have so much going on . It’s hard when you get conflicting advice and I hope your Gp can help you tomorrow.
The storm is getting up here too . Scottish gales are making themselves known .

Take care ,

Court

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Starfighter104 10 months ago in reply to court

We lived in Dunbar for 10 years , miss that place so much !! Especially Stovies and Halls Haggis

court 10 months ago in reply to Starfighter104

Had my first haggis of the season last week and got our burn night in the diary !

So glad you have fond memories .
Let us know how tomorrow goes if you feel Up to it .

Court

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