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The kidney can only take so much pounding to blast a stone or stones (I think around 3000 blasts in one surgery). Also hard to see the stones visually through the scope, well into the procedure, as the stone(s) sometimes move around. I went through this last year with a 1/2" stone and afterwards had many little stones in my kidney. To say the least, I was recommended for another lithotripsy two weeks later. I did not want to do this again, as I was in a lot of pain with the first one (as you are now). Keep on straining to get some remnants of the blasted stone. You need to know what type (composition) of stone that you have. Some stones (like the uric acid variety) can be dissolved with medication with no further procedures. Also, need to know how big your remaining stones and where they are now located. I assume a stent was inserted (and not removed after surgery) and this can cause irritation along with your poor (pounded) kidney. Until the above is known, keep up with your pain pills and discuss with your doctor. Any other questions, just log. Good Luck!