Constant UTI's????

I'm almost out 2 years post surgery, and it seems like I'm getting UTI's twice a month! What gives?
\Ideas?

I have had UTI's since June - do you have kidney stones?  They can cause chronic UTI's.  you might want to see a urologist.

I agree-having your uric acid checked (blood test) should indicate whether or not you are possibly "stone risk". It's also an indicator of gout-good to catch that in time too. Stones fairly common after large weigh losses...

Also, it may have NOTHING to do with WLS or weight loss. As WLSers, it seems we ALL (me included!!) tend to think every post ailment we get is directly related to our WLS. We have to remember we still have other body parts, and that we still get the flu, gut bugs, rashes, and, yes, UTIs, and just like the "normies"...

Absolutely NOT trying to sound like a "smarty pants here"..just happen to know alot about pee, I guess..lol...been a nurse 30+ years...and have been going potty for 54 yrs...as females, with our anatomy, we are just plain set up for UTIs, and it doesn't take much to get them. OF COURSE, check with your physician, and get rid of any active infection. What works well for ME, for UTI prevention, is to always get my minimum water in, EVERY day, and to eat at least one serving of yogurt every day-to get in the "good bacteria". Often times what we think is a UTI is actually irritation in the lady parts, caused by yeast, etc...

Anymore questions you'd like me write you a NOVEL about? My kids always say "Dang-I just asked the time-you didn't have to tell me how to build a clock"...

Please update and let us know how things work out

I have had multiple positive urine cultures -klebsiella, staff, ecoli, yeast (urine), didnt' see next positive report to see the bacteria type, yeast again, this past one didnt' see report

Twice I had urinary sepsis once after my kidney stone surgery and once I was going in for my next surgery and found I was septic and the surgery was cancelled

Ditto to what Gina said.  You could also be colonized with a particular bacteria.  You need a urins analysis and culture.

I learned about 2 yrs out - about UTI's because I got them alot after WLS - my physician told me mine were related to me getting dehydrated - so as long as I stay hydrated for the most part - I haven't had any issues.  ( I haven't had one in over 2 yrs yrs and I'm now 4+ yrs out)....

My 35 y/o twin daughters had bypass 6 years ago and they both have the same problem , it has gotten ridiculous, now are being checked for other things.
Daily probiotics may help , but I am not a doc.
Donna Q.

 i am being referred to a specialist, so hopefully answers soon