The lithotripsy didn't break up my stone. It is 2CM and the urologist wants to do ureteroscopy this Thursday. I am so scared. I have been having a tough time with this stent in, urinating blood and been in so much pain. Has anyone had this procedure? If so, could you please tell me a little bit about this procedure, and let me know if it took care of your stone. Also how was the recovery? Please any advice and or info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much, Melissa

I had the ureteroscopy. It was pretty easy. I was asleep, and when I woke up, I was just really nauseaus (which is very normal for me anyways). The worst part of the recovery was the stent. After the stent was taken out I was good. It took care of the stones that were not in the kidneys. The ones in the kidneys are still there. It wasn't until about a week later that things started falling apart with pain again, so it wasn't the ureteroscopy that caused it. The worst part of the recovery was the stent. Good luck!!!
Daisy

I had the ureteroscopy. It was pretty easy. I was asleep, and when I woke up, I was just really nauseaus (which is very normal for me anyways). The worst part of the recovery was the stent. After the stent was taken out I was good. It took care of the stones that were not in the kidneys. The ones in the kidneys are still there. It wasn't until about a week later that things started falling apart with pain again, so it wasn't the ureteroscopy that caused it. The worst part of the recovery was the stent. Good luck!!!
Daisy

Thank You so much Daisy! My stone is in the kidney, the urologist said he was going to laser it. If you don't mind me asking, why do you still have stones in your kidneys? Could they not get them out? I am so worried that this procedure won't work, as the litho did not. I have been in so much pain with this stent, I just want it done and over with. Thank you so much for posting. Melissa

To be perfectly honest, I have no idea why he left the other stones in. He said that anotehr procedure would have been necessary to get out any stones in the kidneys, and that the ureteroscopy was only for stones outside of the kidney. But at this point, I don't so much know about my urologist. You can read about what went on in my threads. I think the one where I actually had the procedure done was called kidney stones, and then the next one was labeled kidney stone update. Anyways, I rally hope that this works for you. I hated having the stent in. I could barely move!!

To be perfectly honest, I have no idea why he left the other stones in. He said that anotehr procedure would have been necessary to get out any stones in the kidneys, and that the ureteroscopy was only for stones outside of the kidney. But at this point, I don't so much know about my urologist. You can read about what went on in my threads. I think the one where I actually had the procedure done was called kidney stones, and then the next one was labeled kidney stone update. Anyways, I rally hope that this works for you. I hated having the stent in. I could barely move!!

Hey I noticed you are in New Port Richey! I work in Port Richey! How ironic! I wonder if you are going to the same urologist as I am!!!! lol I go to a urologist in Bayonet Point at Suncoast Urology! I hope you get better soon! I tell ya, I agree with you on the stent, I have had it in for almost 2 weeks now and it is terrible. I don't even like to walk around, it hurts so bad! Keep in touch! Melissa

Hey! Actually, I am home for summer break right now, so I don't go to that urologist, but I will be looking for one when I get back. Is yours good?? Do they have an office closer to NPR, as I can't really get around to much when I am in school, what with gas prices, and a lack of money? I really need a good urologist who will work with me. Hope your stent can come out really soon. Did the urologist say he was going to leave it in after the surgery??
Daisy

Hi! My urologist isn't too too far from New Port Richey, it is actually in Hudson/Bayonet Point. Not far from S.R. 52.
He is pretty nice, and is open with me about things!Actually there are 3 urologists at that office. He did say I would need to keep the stent in after the procedure, but hopefully for only 4 or 5 days. I have had it in for almost 2 weeks so far, and I hate it! I will let you know how it goes. Take Care, Melissa

What type of stone do you have (calcium, uric acid, ...)? Knowing this might help in your decision.

What type of stone do you have (calcium, uric acid, ...)? Knowing this might help in your decision.

I am not sure yet what type of stone I have. I passed a few tiny pieces with the Litho and took them to the Dr. It isn't much but he said it should be enough to test and see what it is made up of. He told me the laser will pretty much break up any type of stone, I am just worried because of the size. He told me it will be a tough job, and will take probably an hour of lasering. I hope recovery isn't too bad! I do hope this takes care of the problem! He told me since I am having so much trouble with having the stent in, there is no way I would be able to handle the perk in my back with the other procedure. Besides, that is more invasive and would rather avoid that if at all possible. I guess time will tell. Thanks for all of the replies, Melissa

I really hope that it goes well! Thanks for the info about where the dr is. I may just have to go there. I may not be going to school next semester however, so I don't know. It all depends, as I am on final probation next semester due to having a ton of absences, and if I am not better by then, I might better not go. I am not sure what to do at this point.
Anywho...I really hope that the ureteroscopy works for you. Keep me posted!! I really hope that the stent doesn't stay in to much longer as well. Those are definitely no fun!! Good luck!
Daisy

Thanks Daisy! I wish you better as well! Good Luck with School! Keep me updated and I will do the same. Do you mind if I ask your age? I am 29. Just curious if we were close in age. Talk to you soon! Take Care, Melissa

Thanks Allie! I don't know what I would do without this board! I am reading up on posts and learning as much about kidney stones and procedures as I can. Helps me understand more about what I am going through and about to go through. I am a nervous wreck and the urologist is very aware of this, so I think he doesn't go into detail about things because he doesn't want to scare me more. I personally would rather know what I am in store for. I like to prepare myself, even though I am scared. Thanks again, Melissa

I feel it's better to know what lies ahead of us when we go in for any surgery..

When are you going in? Sorry if I missed that post...I'm in a different world lately.

I was supposed to go in to get the surgery tomorrow, but the surgery center says I have to pay half of the lithotripsy cost from last time and 20% of this procedure! That will be $732.97 and I don't have it! So, evidentally I cannot get the procedure done if I can't pay. I called my urologist office and the nurse is going to talk to the dr and let me know what to do, so we will see. I will die if I don't get out of this pain soon! With all of these bills I know I am about to reach out of pocket, and then my insurance will cover 100%. I understand they need to get paid, but if I don't have that amount right now I guess I am out of luck! Melissa :confused:

I was thinking that too, but I am required to pay the 20% up front. My Dr called the billing dept of the surgery center and asked what they can do. They called me back and told me to pay the $200 for the procedure,which is the 20% and then just start making payments on the $1,000 I owe from the Lithotripsy as soon as possible. Luckily my husband gets paid Friday and I can post date a check for the $200. It's just awful being in this much pain and not having alot of money for these high cost procedures.
I have to be at the surgery center at 5:30am. lol I don't do mornings. It's a good thing they put me to sleep for this! I will give an update after the surgery. Thank you for being here for me!!!! Melissa

Alas due to the travesty of healthcare today, pain is not considered medical necessity. Now don't yell at me, I am relaying a fact that I think is COMPLETELY wrong. BUT due to the fact that you have symptoms other then pain (blood in the urine) you can get around that!

I really hope that it works out for you! I completely understand the not having money to pay. In that past, I have had to keep changing doctors because I could not afford my copays, and I have a lot of medical bills to pay. I owe one hospital over 10,000 due to having a surgery, 2 ER visits, and several diagnostic and nuclear medicine tests. That is with the insurance.
Anywho...I am 20 years old. I really hope that your surgery goes well tomorrow!! Hopefully it will be a success, and you won't have stones again. Now that I am strictly following the diet for calcium stones, I am hoping that I won't get anymore after all of these ones are gone. Let me know how everything goes!!
Daisy

Hi there, just an update. I had the ureteroscopy with the laser surgery. I am still tired from the procedure, so I probably will lay down shortly after this note. lol They gave me medicine for my nausea through the iv this time so I didn't get sick. When I woke from the anesthesia I was shaking, so they gave me Demerol. (sp) The Dr. talked to my husband and said the laser was able to break up the stone, but there might be some bigger pieces to pass. So far good news.I am not in any pain yet, the medicine hasn't quite wore off yet. He said the pain I will have will more than likely be from the stent. I guess he put in a new stent afterwards. So far I have not passed any pieces.But sooner or later I have to, right? Thanks for the support everyone. Take Care, Melissa

WOW! That was quick. I guess they were willing to do it without payment first? Hopefully this brings you a lot of relief. Please post and let us know how you are doing.

2+

Sending you some cyber chicken and dumpling soup with a raspberry trifle dessert.

Melissa, that is great news! Hopefully you will feel better very soon and that they will all pass quickly. Don't worry if you feel a little worse the day after. I sometimes think the second day after any procedure is harder - not terrible, just our bodies are trying to adjust back to what we have been through. So, so glad that you are on your way to better days.

glowing4

The stent can be unbearable-but it should help pass any pieces of stone without much pain. Rest and take it easy for a bit and once the stent comes out you should be feeling like yourself again!!!

I am glad that they let you have it done! Hopefully you will be back to normal after the stent is out! I really hope that everything starts getting better form here!!

Thank You everyone! I will be glad when this is all over with, and terribly happy when I get this stent out! I do feel a bit worse today. I am taking Levsin for spasms and Darvocet for pain. My Dr said Darvocet isn't the best pain medicine, but I wanted it because it seems strong enough for me, and I don't like the way I feel on percocet or Vicoden. The Darvocet does take the edge off! My throat and the roof of my mouth hurts pretty bad this morning, and my neck feels sore. I wonder if it is from the breathing tube or whatever they put down my throat! I still haven't passed any pieces through the strainer. I am a bit concerned about that, but my husband was told by the Dr that he was able to break up the whole thing with the laser. So, still waiting! Hope everyone feels better soon! I think having kidney stones are horrible, and this is definitely the most painful experience I have had yet. (Worse than natural childbirth) lol I really thought I had a high pain tolerance, but I am not so sure now!!!! Take Care, Melissa

Thanks Allie! I will try and elevate my hips. I will try anything to get this over with! lol Still not passing! Grrrr I get the follow up X-Ray on the 25th and have a follow up appt. with the urologist on the 28th. We will see then what is going on. Hopefully he will be able to take this stent out at my visit. He says he will sedate me when he does it. Fun Fun! Talk to you all soon. Take Care, Melissa

Hope that the stones pass quickly! I really hope they do take out the stent then. I wish I could have been sedated when they pulled out my stent. Luckily for me, it was out in like 3 seconds, but still, not fun. Wishing you the best of luck!
Daisy

Thanks Daisy! I just found out they are scheduling me for the 27th to be put under to take the stent out. The thing I am worried about is the Dr may need to laser some more while he is already there. I am upset a little because he told my husband the stone broke up and I thought it was all over with! But, I understand there may be some pieces he would possibly need to break up more so they will pass. I hope not! The X-Ray should show that, so we will see. I can't wait for this to be over with!!!! Melissa

Good luck Melissa

hope everything goes well for you on the 27th.

Allie..:angel:

Thanks Allie! How are you doing? Melissa

Well I hope you get relief soon! Today I feel like I was hit by a train. Not quite sure why but my whole body is hurting. My throat, my neck, my back, stomach....everything! I hope it's normal after having the procedure. I guess I will have to live off my pain meds until I go in to get the stent out. I wonder why you have so much pain after the stent comes out. I will read your threads since you may have posted. Feel better soon! Melissa

I am So Sorry!!! I hope you feel better soon! I am still very sore, but I guess I was in an awkward position in the stirrups for a long time, now that I think about it. Weird being put under and not actually knowing what is going on. I am just numbing myself with Darvocet every 4-6 hours to try and get comfortable. I am scheduled for the stent to be removed on the 27th as far as I know. They should call me Monday with an approximate time. I am returning back to work this Monday, so I hope I feel a little better by then. Hard trying to work with this uncomfortable stent in. My urologist told me if he took it out before it was time, I would be in worse pain than with it in. I think this new stent is a little more comfortable than the last one, not quite sure why. Maybe it is in a different way, or smaller....not sure, but doesn't seem to be pinching me quite as much and making me have as bad as spasms as last time. (Knock On Wood) I hope I didn't speak too soon! Does this make sense? Have you ever felt a difference after they changed the stent?
Keep your head up! Melissa

Melissa, I really hope that once your stent is out you will feel much better. Hopefully they won't have to do anymore blasting!!! I hope that you going back to work won't be to hard! Hope everything works out!!
Daisy

Thanks Allie, I am glad that makes sense about the stents. I returned to work yesterday and I did pretty good until about 3pm and the room started spinning and I about passed out. I just broke down and cried, and my boss drove me home. He said I had no color in my face.I am not sure why I feel like this. I called the urologist office and they told me it wouldn't have anything to do with the stent or procedure and I should go to the ER that I might need to get some blood work and follow up with my Primary. Alot of people tell me to lay off the Darvocet and that may be causing me to feel like that. But just stand the pain? When I came home from work my A/C fan motor was broken and it was like I sauna in my house. I live in Florida!!! I tell ya, I have some Bad Luck! So we called around and finally had someone come out and put a new motor in $200 later and at 12:30 at night. I didn't get much sleep so I slept in this morning and did not make it to work. I am so scared of losing my job, but don't know what to do. When I do go I am just miserable and uncomfortable and end up having to go home. Sorry I rambled on so much, just wanted to vent. Thanks for your support! Melissa

Melissa,
I am so sorry you had such a bad time yesterday at work!! Hopefully things will get better for you! Allie is right about needing to stay hydrated!! (I need to take that advice as well). I really hope that when the stent comes out yu will feel good as new! Hope that today goes better than yesterday. Maybe getting more rest will help. It's a thought. Good luck!! Just having to stand that kind of pain is unthinkable! I wouldn't even want to attempt it. Then again, I am such a big baby I am on morphine. Did you end up going to the ER? I hope that things get easier for you! Hang in there!
Daisy

Hello! Thanks for the advice, I did stay home and rest today, as much as I could with having my 3 year old home with me. I slept in this morning from being so tired from last night. I didn't get to sleep until late.They called me from the hospital today to schedule my pre testing this Friday. I guess they are just doing some bloodwork and asking me some questions for my stent removal on the 27th. I had my other procedures at a surgery center, I wonder why I will be at a hospital this time. I am so tired of feeling uncomfortable, I just want it all over with. I feel so bad for everyone that is going through all of this!!! I don't even live a normal life anymore. I hope I can make it in to work tomorrow morning and get through the day. Take Care everyone. Melissa

Melissa, I really hope that work goes well for you tomorrow. One thing that will help is getting enough sleep, though that may sound cliche. I have noticed that the days I don't get enough sleep are the days where I let teh pain get to me more. Hopefully you can get back to a normal life soon. Hope tomorrow goes well!!
Daisy

Hi Allie, Hi Daisy! Thanks for asking about me. I took my son to daycare this morning and planned to head to work, but decided I felt too bad and pulled into the hospital. I checked myself into the ER. They did a urinalysis and bloodwork and an X-Ray. The bloodwork showed I had infection, either a UTI or a kidney infection, not quite sure. The dr says that is probably why I have so much pain in that left side and my back. Maybe that is why I have been so weak and light headed as well. They ran antibiotics through an IV and gave me a prescription for antibiotics, and 800mg Ibuprofen. I asked for the Ibuprofen since the Darvocet made me feel so dizzy. I just found out I will have to stop taking the Ibuprofen by Friday, so I can only take it for a couple of days. My urologist office said I have to stop taking it 5 days before they put me under to remove the stent, because it thins the blood. (That Figures) Well, I guess I will try and get to work tomorrow! I definitely need to get some sleep tonight. I am always waking up in the middle of the night with pain. Hope everyone else is doing good! Talk to you soon! Melissa

Just curious, does the stent hurt when it comes out. Do they put you under?

Just curious, does the stent hurt when it comes out. Do they put you under?

I was put under when they replaced my stent so I didn't feel a thing. I am not sure how you feel after it is removed because I had another one put in. I am scheduled to get this one removed the 27th. I hope they do take it out, I am tired of it. I have read some posts where people say they have some spasms for awhile after it is removed, but also have heard they felt better after it was out. When do you get yours removed? Good Luck! Melissa

I was put under when they replaced my stent so I didn't feel a thing. I am not sure how you feel after it is removed because I had another one put in. I am scheduled to get this one removed the 27th. I hope they do take it out, I am tired of it. I have read some posts where people say they have some spasms for awhile after it is removed, but also have heard they felt better after it was out. When do you get yours removed? Good Luck! Melissa

My Doctor told me I could pull it out myself when I had the procedure 3 weeks ago or come back and let him do it. I was considering pulling it out. He made it seem as if it was no big deal. What have you heard?

My Doctor told me I could pull it out myself when I had the procedure 3 weeks ago or come back and let him do it. I was considering pulling it out. He made it seem as if it was no big deal. What have you heard?

Well you must have a string attached to yours, mine does not. My Dr. has to remove mine. I did read in some of the other posts where they removed it themselves. I will try and find the thread for you. Take Care, Melissa

Okay Venesia, there are actually alot of threads about stent removal. Just click on Advanced Search and type in stent removal. Hope this helps you. Good Luck, Melissa

Just curious, does the stent hurt when it comes out. Do they put you under?

Depends on the doctor and the stent. I have had mine removed in the office with nothing but a local. As nervous as I was it was easy. It was easier then an annual pap test so don't worry much about removing it. It does casue spasms afterwards but they do subside.

Felt good enough to get through the day at work! Yay! Tomorrow I go for the pre op at 2:30pm so I get to leave work early. (More bloodwork) Fun Fun!
Hope everyone is well. Venesia...did you take your stent out yet? Good Luck! Keep in touch, Melissa

Good luck with the pre op tomorrow..:wave:

Glad you got through the day today...:)

Thank You So Much Allie! You are a really sweet person! You have gave me support and advice all the way through this! I really appreciate it!!! I look forward to reading your posts everyday! Take Care, Melissa

Your Welcome..:) ...that put a smile on my face which has been hard to do lately..

Your an sweetie...I really wish you the best.

Thank You so much! I wish you the best as well. We will get through this sooner or later. Things will work out! Melissa

Hey there, I am doing okay, Thanks. My back hurt pretty bad last night, but finally got some sleep. I had to stop the Ibuprofen because the procedure is coming up. I took some Tylenol. Like that really did anything for me. lol Anywho, how are you doing? Melissa

Hey Melissa! Hope that you can find something to keep your back from hurting. Hope that when you get the stent out you will be feeling much much better!! Take care!!
Daisy

Hi ladies. I talked to the urologist office today and I am getting the stent out for sure on the 27th. I don't care much for being put under anesthesia but I would rather not feel anything during the removal. Hopefully I will feel better after it is removed. I had a rough day at work today, still alot of pain. Hope you all are doing well. Keep in touch, Melissa

You should feel so much better once the stent is taken out. I had mine taken out in the uro's office about 2 weeks ago. Was a bit uncomfortable, but not too painful for me. I know exactly what you have been going thru- I had my stent in for 5-6 weeks and I suffered terribly. It is almost over for you too!!!

Melissa,
Good luck tomorrow! Hope you feel better after the stent is taken out!!

Thank You All So Much!!! CandyHeart, did you feel better right away after the stent was removed? My boss doesn't expect me to come to work the next day, but I thought I would be able to return. I guess I will see how I feel tomorrow. Talk to you soon! Thanks again for the Good Luck! Melissa

Melissa-Actually I was surprised how good I felt after the stent was removed. The first pee burned alittle bit, but after that I felt pretty good--actually GREAT compared to before the stent was removed.. I was expecting alot worse and I was pleasantly surprised.. Remember though, I did not have any anesthesia--so maybe you will be a bit groggy or tired. If you are, take advantage and rest and nap because once this kidney stone chapter ends it's back to normal......no more resting allowed!!!!!!

Thanks Allie, and CandyHeart! I will definitely take your advice and rest. I know I have said this before, but I will be so glad when this is all over with. I need to get back to work full time. Lately it has been missing a day or two every week. Grrrr! Thankfully I have a Great & understanding boss, that actually cares about me getting myself better. Thank you all so much for being here for me. I will post after my stent is removed. Only 1 more hour and it all begins. Take Care, Melissa

Hello! Wow 6 1/2 hours later I am home. The Dr told me it would only take a few minutes to remove the stent, but I was in recovery forever. They put me under general anesthesia. I am bummed because I haven't had anything to eat all day, and I am so hungry. They told me I have to be on a liquid diet today! I had a popsicle but I am still hungry. I am going to eat some chicken noodle soup here soon! The Dr won't let me return to work until Monday! He says I probably won't feel great tomorrow, I hope no pain. I am soooo glad the stent is finally out! Talk to you all tomorrow. Melissa

Hey Melissa! Glad that the stent is out! How are you feeling today? Hopefully much better. I remember that when my stent came out, I was like feeling like brand new. The pain was completely gone for like a week for me without the stent in. Hope you aren't to groggy and stuff. Get some rest!! You deserve it!!
Daisy

Thank You! I feel much better today! I am passing pieces of the stone and it feels weird because the stent is no longer there. But it doesn't hurt at all. I am actually pain free!!! So glad the stent is out! Hard to believe just how much pain it caused me! I never really passed big pieces with the stent in, it's almost like it blocked them from coming out. Kind of weird when it is supposed to do the opposite. lol Anyhow, I was quick to grab a 6in Sub from Subway today at 10:30am. lol I was so hungry!!!! Hope everyone feels better soon! Take Care, Melissa

I am so glad you are feeling so much better!! yay for Subway. Bet that was much better than the liquid diet. Hope you continue to feel good!!
Daisy

Thanks! Still not sure what the stone was made up of. So far my Dr has told me to avoid soda, tea and coffee. 3 of my favorite things! Although since all of this I have drank mostly water, maybe a little Sierra Mist. Any ideas on what else I might avoid? The urologist told my husband he will refer me to a specialist that will tell me what not to eat or drink. But that won't be until atleast 6-8 weeks from now. My mother knows someone that uses herbs to keep stones away. Not sure about that, but at this point I might try anything to avoid going through all of this again! Take Care, Melissa

Thanks Allie!!! I appreciate all of your advice! Melissa

I'm sorry you have had a rough time! I hope you are feeling better. I am feeling much better now that the stent is out. I hope to never have one of those again! Talk to you soon! Melissa

My daughter in law says drink real lemonaid,Home made.I also seen it on webmd.Im new here and hope im replying right.Did you say the liPo to breck it up did or didnt work? GOOD LUCK

Hi HopeSprings2, I posted that the Litho did not work for me. That doesn't mean it doesn't work, or hasn't worked for other people. It's just the type of stone maybe, or the size of stone I had. Mine was rather large. Melissa

Do you remember the game Mission Control from the 80s? (Yes I am dating myself). This is Lithotripsy but there is no game console. They shoot lasers at the end target and may or may not find the target and may or may not shoot enough for the target to break. I had one litho that did not work and one that did.

Hey, Great comparison! I like that!!! =)

How is everyone feeling? I am feeling so much better now that the stent is out. Pretty much back to normal. My Primary Physician was a bit concerned that my liver enzyme levels were high, so I had to do some blood work the other day. Hope this doesn't open a whole new chapter! The kidney stone was enough to deal with! I am praying that the medicine I was taking made the levels go up a bit. If they are still high, I will have to take more tests to see why. Hope everyone has a good weekend. Melissa

Hi HopeSprings2, I posted that the Litho did not work for me. That doesn't mean it doesn't work, or hasn't worked for other people. It's just the type of stone maybe, or the size of stone I had. Mine was rather large. Melissa
How did they get the other stone out.How long did you wait?thanks for replaying

How did they get the other stone out.How long did you wait?thanks for replaying

Hi! After the Litho didn't work, 2 weeks later the Dr. did the Laser procedure through my ureter. I would definitely recommend this over the invasive surgery through the back. It broke the stone completely up. Good Luck! Keep in touch! Melissa

Hey Melissa. How are you feeling? Hope you are doing well. I hope that lab results come back good. Have a good night!
Daisy

Hi! After the Litho didn't work, 2 weeks later the Dr. did the Laser procedure through my ureter. I would definitely recommend this over the invasive surgery through the back. It broke the stone completely up. Good Luck! Keep in touch! Melissa

I'm glad to hear that melissa! I'm in the same boat! The litho didn't work after 2 weeks so they're talking laser now. Hope that will do it!

Hey Melissa. How are you feeling? Hope you are doing well. I hope that lab results come back good. Have a good night!
Daisy

Thanks Bananarama, the lab results did come back okay! Yay! How are you doing? I hope you are doing good as well. Keep in touch! Melissa

I'm glad to hear that melissa! I'm in the same boat! The litho didn't work after 2 weeks so they're talking laser now. Hope that will do it!

Good Luck to you Rickysmom! I am really glad they did the laser procedure. I had great results from it. I hope it works out for you as well. My urologist said it will break up any type stone, so I am sure it will work for you. Think Positive. Keep us updated. Take Care, Melissa

Hey Melissa! I am doing ok. The pain is getting to me, but going to the urologist on Monday to see about scheduling the surgery, hopefully sometime soon after going to the Mayo Clinic.
Glad to see that you are feeling ok, and that your lab results came back good!

Good Luck to you Rickysmom! I am really glad they did the laser procedure. I had great results from it. I hope it works out for you as well. My urologist said it will break up any type stone, so I am sure it will work for you. Think Positive. Keep us updated. Take Care, Melissa

I am glad it worked for you! I hope they will do it soon. I'm in so much pain right now.:(

Hi Ricky's mom. I'm so sorry you're suffering!!!!!!!! I'm praying that you'll find pain relief very soon. Love, Sue

Rickysmom,
So sorry that you are in pain! I hate that we are all suffering like this. It just doesn't seem fair, but together we can get through it. I really hope taht you start to feel better!
Daisy

Hello Rickysmom, just wanted to drop in and see if you had the procedure yet? Keep us posted. How are you Bananarama? Hope you are both feeling better! Melissa

Hey! Things are going kinda rough. In pain and not allowed to take anything for pain due to being anemic or whatever (they say it could cause internal bleeding, which I already may have). But, I am getting over it. How are you doing? Hopefully well!!
Daisy

How can they tell if the lipo didnt work? are they doing it on your ureteral?
what are your systoms?

I had Litho last Monday for 10mm stone in left kidney. Didn't work. CT shows the stone was reduced to 7mm and moved to top of ureter. Scheduled for Uretoroscopy Monday, the day after tomorrow. I'm ready. Peeing quantities of blood. Constant flank pain that is only reduced by oral meds.

My only worry is the stent. I understand it can cause continuous flank pain and is very painful to remove.

Can anybody describe how they actually remove the stent? I am a 68 year old male in otherwise pretty good shape.

I feared the stent removal and it was not bad at whole. Close your eyes, take a deep breath and it is over. May have spasms afterwards. Eat a lot of parsley before and after to counter this.

I hadn't heard the parsley bit, just drinking lots of water. What does the parsley do?

Do they just manually pull the stent out or do they use some kind of an instrument up the urethra? Is it the same for a male as a female, other than the length of the urethra?

I'm not looking forward to the ureteroscopic procedure tomorrow, but the stent thing really has me worried.

Burt

I hadn't heard the parsley bit, just drinking lots of water. What does the parsley do?

Do they just manually pull the stent out or do they use some kind of an instrument up the urethra? Is it the same for a male as a female, other than the length of the urethra?

I'm not looking forward to the ureteroscopic procedure tomorrow, but the stent thing really has me worried.

Burt
ive heard they kinda are pain,but they can pull them right out.in the doctors office i think.usally with in 1 week.ive heard.

I had Litho last Monday for 10mm stone in left kidney. Didn't work. CT shows the stone was reduced to 7mm and moved to top of ureter. Scheduled for Uretoroscopy Monday, the day after tomorrow. I'm ready. Peeing quantities of blood. Constant flank pain that is only reduced by oral meds.

My only worry is the stent. I understand it can cause continuous flank pain and is very painful to remove.

Can anybody describe how they actually remove the stent? I am a 68 year old male in otherwise pretty good shape.look it up on the net.i think it is a very thin wire or plastic tube like .just holds open the uretal so stones can pass .i ve heard they take it out in the doctors office the next week.look up urertal stent on the web and it will show you it.

did they not put a stent in when they tryed to bust up the other one?
or have you been pasing stones ?

Well, I had the utereoscopic surgery on Monday which took about two hours. I was in intense pain for a couple of hours after coming out from under the general anesthesia. They tried several meds without success and finally shot me up with intravenous Terasol which was a life saver. I awoke with a foley catherter installed and it was excruciatingly uncomfortable. Removing the foley about four hours later was a pain I will not soon forget. It felt like they pulled my urethra out along with the catheter. Everytime I urinate, or try to urinate, I get intense kidney spasms along with severe burning sensations all through the urethra. It was supposed to be outpatient surgery, but due to the pain I was having, they kept me overnight. Got the IV Terasol every five hours until I was discharged after about 26 hours.

They put in a stent that will stay in place for nearly three weeks. I asked if a stent was necessary and that I would prefer not to have one. The doc said with the location and size of my stone, a stent was necessary. The stent did not have a string hanging out, and it will require an office visit and some urethral anesthetic to remove it using a utereoscope.

I'm not in any real discomfort as I sit here, but urinating still causes terrible stinging and some kidney spasms. The meatus of my penis is red and raw looking, is sore to the touch and stings like the dickens when I pee or use a sanitary swab. I think they must have had to dialate the meatus to get their instruments in. All in all, this has been my worst nightmare.

To answer a previous question: No they did not put in a stent when I had the original lithotripsy - No need. The stone or stones are supposed to break down into sand or powder sized pellets and can be comfortably passed. Unfortunately, in my case, the stone was too hard and the Lith hardly fazed it.

The doc said the stent was like a soda straw, coated in Teflon to help remove it. Apparently, the end of the stent hangs out of the ureter into the bladder, just waiting for something to grab it and pull it out. UGH!

I hadn't heard the parsley bit, just drinking lots of water. What does the parsley do?

Parsley is a natural antispasmatic

Do they just manually pull the stent out or do they use some kind of an instrument up the urethra?

They use water to pull it out - now sure how it is done with a male.

Is it the same for a male as a female, other than the length of the urethra?

I'm not looking forward to the ureteroscopic procedure tomorrow, but the stent thing really has me worried.

Burt

Had the stent removed last week. Piece of cake. Urethra deadened with Lidocaine gel. Slight sting as scope pushed by prostate, but that was all. No pain, no cramping, no kidney spasms when stent and scope pulled out - basically felt nothing.

Passed blood and had minor sting when urinating for a couple of hours. All in all, it was MUCH less traumatic than what I had anticipated.

Burt