KIDNEY INFECTION

Linda M.
on 6/4/17 5:14 pm - Orillia, Canada

Hello all,

I wasn`t feeling well last weekend and went into the doctors on Monday morning. I thought I had a kidney infection (not a UTI) and it was: fever, right flank pain, nausea. I was sent to the hospital for blood work and a CT scan to ensure it had nothing to do with my WLS surgeries. I thought they would give me some antibiotics and I could go home. They hospitalized me until Thursday giving me IV fluids and antibiotics, as well as trying to break my fever (not until Wednesday).

It`s hard to know what is a normal illness that you would get before or after the surgery, and what may be more targeted to those who have bariatric surgery. And as much as I thought I could go right back to work, my doctor really did know best and I needed the time in hospital - just didn`t want to go back.

Even though I was drinking lots, my urine became darker and a bit odorous. It didn`t hurt to void, but there was pain in my right lower back and front that became increasingly worse. These are signs to look out for as we are drinking so much. Unfortunately, the infection spread to my bloodstream which will just take a bit longer to fix.

I'm feeling much better, just tired. Now back to eating my normal plan although I missed a couple of days just feeling so unwell.

Tomorrow is our 30th anniversary so I`ll spend the day with my hubby (didn`t go camping this weekend as planned), then back to work. Again, life is good!

Orientation: June 29th, 2016, Surgery March 22, 2017. Pre-surgery: 16 lbs, (Size 2x, 18/20), M1: 19 lbs. (Size 1x, 16/18), M2: 13 lbs. (Size 16, XL) M3: 10 lbs. (Size 14/16, large). M4: 6 lbs. (Size 14, large/medium). M5: 10 lbs. (Size 14, solid medium - lol), M6: 9 lbs. (Size 12, medium). M7: 8 lbs. (Size 10/12 and small/medium). M8: 7 lbs. (Size 10 and small/medium). M9: 2 lbs. (Size 8/10 - small/medium). Lost 100 lbs by Month 9! M10: 5 lbs. M11: 4 lbs. One year: 6 lbs. Total 111 lbs. lost!

Jackie S.
on 6/4/17 6:24 pm - Ottawa, Canada
RNY on 06/07/17

Linda M.

I am happy that you are feeling better. So sorry it got to that extreme. Enjoy your anniversary and continued healing!

Referral: NOV/16 Info Sess: DEC/16 OptiFAST: 3wks started May 17/17 OR: RNY June 7/17

HW:278 SW:252 1stGW:220 2ndGW:200 3rdGW:170 GW:150

Weight Management Clinic - Ottawa

oneatatime
on 6/4/17 8:19 pm
RNY on 09/01/17

Thank you for sharing your story, Linda. It's always good to know what to watch out for.

Im glad to hear you're feeling better and on your way to a full recovery.

Happy anniversary too! :)

Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. Choose happy.

Opti -10 / M1 -25.5 / M2 -10 / M3 -14.5 / M4 -13 / M5 -10 / M6 -5.5 / M7 -9.5 / M8 -13.5 / M9 -0.5 / M10 -2.5 / M11 -2.5 / M12 +2 / M13 -5.5

Century Club and Onederland in month 7!!

LauraLeafFan
on 6/5/17 5:06 am

Linda,

Wow....I am glad you are on the road to recovery. I figured something wasn't right as you usually either like a post or something during a week, yet I saw nothing from you.

Get your rest and Happy Anniversary to hubby and You!!

Thinking of ya,

Laura

TheRealMeWithin
on 6/5/17 5:27 am - Canada
RNY on 06/02/17

Thanks for the heads up, and I'm glad to know that you are feeling better.

happy Anniversary

Surgery Jun.2/17 at TWH ----- HW 215 - SW 197.2 - GW 125 CW 124.6

Pre-Op=8.8lbs --- Optifast= 8.4 (was on it for 9 days due to cancellation)

M1 - 20.6... M2 -10.2... M3 -8.0... M4 -5.8... M5 -9.0... M6 -5.2... M7 -7.0... M8 -2.2... M9 -0.9... M10 -2.6... M11-0.6... M12-2.0

https://trendweight.com/u/6ffd55753da24d/

Linda M.
on 6/5/17 5:56 am - Orillia, Canada

I hope you're feeling better; I know you had a rough start. As others have said, each day is a bit better. Just give yourself a break and take each day as it comes. You have had major surgery and it takes time to heal.

Orientation: June 29th, 2016, Surgery March 22, 2017. Pre-surgery: 16 lbs, (Size 2x, 18/20), M1: 19 lbs. (Size 1x, 16/18), M2: 13 lbs. (Size 16, XL) M3: 10 lbs. (Size 14/16, large). M4: 6 lbs. (Size 14, large/medium). M5: 10 lbs. (Size 14, solid medium - lol), M6: 9 lbs. (Size 12, medium). M7: 8 lbs. (Size 10/12 and small/medium). M8: 7 lbs. (Size 10 and small/medium). M9: 2 lbs. (Size 8/10 - small/medium). Lost 100 lbs by Month 9! M10: 5 lbs. M11: 4 lbs. One year: 6 lbs. Total 111 lbs. lost!

TheRealMeWithin
on 6/5/17 6:16 am - Canada
RNY on 06/02/17

Thanks Linda, today does seem to be better than yesterday. I'm going slowly, trying to follow all my instructions to the T.

ibmust admit, in a little overwhelmed by how many pills I'm taking. Vitamins I was prepared for, everything else was a surprise. I've made myself a chart to ensure that I'm not missing anything.

Surgery Jun.2/17 at TWH ----- HW 215 - SW 197.2 - GW 125 CW 124.6

Pre-Op=8.8lbs --- Optifast= 8.4 (was on it for 9 days due to cancellation)

M1 - 20.6... M2 -10.2... M3 -8.0... M4 -5.8... M5 -9.0... M6 -5.2... M7 -7.0... M8 -2.2... M9 -0.9... M10 -2.6... M11-0.6... M12-2.0

https://trendweight.com/u/6ffd55753da24d/

(deactivated member)
on 6/5/17 9:40 am
RNY on 03/26/17

Glad you are ok HUGS!!!

Manda32
on 6/6/17 2:05 am

Hi Linda,

I'm so sorry you had to go through that! I'm relieved you are feeling better and out of the hospital!

Enjoy your anniversary!! 30 years that's amazing!

Amanda

Orientation April 2016 - Final approvals December 2016. Surgical Class January 23, 2017. Met with Dr. Reed February 7, 2017. Opti start date March 1, 2017. Surgery March 15, 2017 (Dr. Foute-Nelong).

HW 348 SW 316 CW 191

GW 160

Linda M.
on 6/6/17 4:03 am - Orillia, Canada

You're doing so well with your weight loss. I hope you are feeling strong and healthy. Feeling much better now. Thank you. Wanted to let everyone know of symptoms just in case. Take care.

Orientation: June 29th, 2016, Surgery March 22, 2017. Pre-surgery: 16 lbs, (Size 2x, 18/20), M1: 19 lbs. (Size 1x, 16/18), M2: 13 lbs. (Size 16, XL) M3: 10 lbs. (Size 14/16, large). M4: 6 lbs. (Size 14, large/medium). M5: 10 lbs. (Size 14, solid medium - lol), M6: 9 lbs. (Size 12, medium). M7: 8 lbs. (Size 10/12 and small/medium). M8: 7 lbs. (Size 10 and small/medium). M9: 2 lbs. (Size 8/10 - small/medium). Lost 100 lbs by Month 9! M10: 5 lbs. M11: 4 lbs. One year: 6 lbs. Total 111 lbs. lost!

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