Neo bladder infections

Whenever I go to the dr and they ask for a sample I just tell them that I have a bag and they say ok we don't need it. Sometimes I feel like wearing a sign.
Barbara

My surgeon told me it would pretty much look like WW 3 in there. Big difference between colonization and infection. Any time I've had a urine test while in the hospital for anything they think they need to put me on all kinds of antibiotics. I don't need them though.

Pat, Thanks! That is very interesting. I made a copy. I hope others on here are aware
Duke

Hey Duke...you really may not have an infection if you have no symptoms. So many uro's are not aware of what is in our pouches...its a wild city of bacteria in there. I always carry this paper in my purse as every time i give a urine sample they tell me i have an infection......and I DON'T. Show this to your uro......
tinyurl.com/36j7m4n


pat

I had an infection or two not long after getting my neo 18 months ago. Have been clear up till last week when I went in for my six months check. I had no signs, but the Dr. was pretty sure I had one as soon as he seen my sample. Knock on wood, but i have yet to have to cath. (counting my blessings) I believe the infection is my fault. I have quit drinking as much as i should, and have gotten very lazy about making myself take the time to completely emtpy my bladder. I know I need to recommit to trying to do better. When things are going so well it is easy to slowly stop doing everything right. So FarRed, if you feel just like I do about cathing, stay on top of everything you are suppose to do.
Duke

Is this scan just for neobladders or for Indiana pouchers too?
I never had such a scan and have seen 2 uros.
Julie