Are these common after surgery? I know immediately after it might be because of the antibiotics they give you in the hospital, but what about several weeks out?

I never ever had one in my life. I hope you don't have one.

I have before but I'm honestly not sure if I do now or not. Could be an allergic reaction to the new condoms we got :-/

That's a possibility.

Several of us December folks got UTI's a few weeks after surgery. I don't think it's that unusual because of the catheter, antibiotics, etc. Cranberry juice (no sugar added) helps if its not too advanced. If you try that and are still on pain, you should have a urinalysis done. You don't want it to progress to your kidneys.

ive had one before but know Im wooried because its very strong and it really is bothering me a nd Ive actually had it for 3 wks now.