Uti and OAB Following Laparoscopy

[awhitedesign]

I had a laparoscopy over 2 weeks ago and have been suffering from bladder issues since the surgery (frequent urination, waking up hourly at night to pee, sudden urge to go). A little about my experience. My Dr. was very vague about the endometriosis removed, stating only that there were 2 small lesions (one on my uterus and one on the left side). I was in a lot of pain from the gas afterwards, not only in my shoulder, but also the entire right side of my abdomen/chest and back, which got worse when breathing in. I could only lay on my left side to get comfortable. That lasted for 4 days, even with the use of gas x, drinking a lot of water, and walking around. After the 4th day I developed visible blood in my urine, with no other symptoms. My Dr put me on Cipro. 2 days later I started experiencing a frequent urge to pee every 30 min to an hour, even during sleep. I tried otc azo, which didn't help. I went back to the Dr and provided a urine sample. I had blood in my urine but tested negative for bacteria. They gave me a prescription strength of Phenszopyridine, which didn't help. 3 days later I was back at the Dr. for a follow up. The Dr did a cystoscopy (so uncomfortable) and said everything looked fine. They gave me a different antibiotic (bactrim) and said I should feel better in a few days. That was Monday, and I am still urinating every hour. I have no burning, but I do have bloating and I started getting sharp pains in my lower right side (pubic region). Had anyone ever experienced bladder issues like this?

[AJJ123]

I had to go on antibiotics after my lap too because of a UTI - it was horrible and I suffered for about two weeks!

There’s been a lot going on and I guess your more prone to Infection if you’ve had some prodding about in those areas. It’s not nice and I 100% empathise.

They exaggerated the extent of my endo after my lap, I thought I was ready for the scrap heap tbh. When I saw the photos with another gyno (a year or so later after plucking the courage) there was hardly anything there! xx

[awhitedesign in reply to AJJ123]

Thanks for the reply. That makes sense, wish they would have put me on antibiotics as a preventative afterwards. This is the 2nd round of antibiotics, and while I do notice some minor improvements, I'm still going potty every hour. At least the nausea is getting better. Did you have frequent urination for the entire 2 weeks? It's been almost 3 weeks for me and its still going on

[AJJ123 in reply to awhitedesign]

Yes I never felt like I’d emptied my bladder, it burned and my lower tummy burned too.

Literally, I’d be almost peeing the minute I was by the toilet every two-ten minutes.

If your antibiotics aren’t making an improvement you must go back to your doctor because it can go to your kidneys and that is dangerous - so keep in top of things xx

[awhitedesign in reply to AJJ123]

I have an appointment on Monday. Not sure what else they can do, my culture came back normal (no bacteria) but I do have blood in my urine. I don't have the typical uti symptoms other than the urge to go frequently.