Still having problems after surgery!!!

[moose185]

I'm still having bladder/erection issues after a small bowel resection. It hurts to pee and I can't maintain an erection. My doctor recently called me and told me I have a Uniary tract infection. I was on a 7 day dose of antibiotics (amoxicillin) but they haven't done anything.

I'm getting increasingly worried about what's going on. I still get a lot of swelling in my stomach and groin area after 10 weeks post op. Has anyone else experienced these issues? Can anyone else suggest what I should get tested for?

thanks.

 

[Caitlin84]

If they do another urinalysis they can culture the urine. Then they know what kind of bacteria it is and can give you anti-biotics will work best for your infection.

I'm sorry you are still having so many problems. Have you been resting? (probably a stupid question...)

 

[moose185]

I'm still awaiting to see a urologist but I will definitely ask for another test. I'm worried there is something more serious going on here.

surely this is not normal coming up to 11 weeks post surgery to have these symptoms.

 

[Caitlin84]

I think you know your body. If you think something is wrong, it probably is. Just keep pushing them for answers. And keep us updated.

I'm thinking about you and sending support your way.

 

[moose185]

yeah went to see my surgeon this week, he assures me they went nowhere near the nerves for my bladder or prostate. He said my erection and bladder issues are not a consequence of the surgery.

I think I have to believe him because he would have been honest about it if it was.

Can anyone shed some light into what the problem might be?

still awaiting to see the urologist. so far I have had a UTI and was given antibiotics for it. it didn't make much of a difference though.

Can having a catherter cause these problems I'm having? I'm really going crazy and getting very depressed. please help!!!