Recent Lithotripsy - Kidney Disorders Message Board

sparkle_sc · 07-21-2003, 07:00 PM

I had a Lithotripsy 4 days ago for an 11mm stone in my right kidney. So far have only passed 3 small granuals. I don't have a stent because I didn't think I could stand the discomfort. I'm wondering what other's experiences are after Litho. How long before you started passing gravel/fragments? Is this unusual? I'm starting to think that maybe they weren't able to break the stone up enough for me to pass it, and I'll have to have the procedure repeated.

I have my follow-up appt on Friday. I'm drinking plenty of water every day, approx 125 oz a day

I appreciate hearing other's experience or input.
Thanks

sparkle_sc · 07-21-2003, 08:13 PM

Hope,
Thanks for your reply. About a month ago I ended up in the ER in excruciating pain, about 24 hours later I passed a 2mm stone, and after analyzing they said it was calcium oxlate(sp?) After that I had a CT where they found the big one and another small one in my right Kidney. Did you have a stent after your Litho? I'll try your suggestion about the lemon juice. Does that help them to pass? I don't care for cranberry juice so no problem there.
Thanks again. Hopefully something will pass in the next few days.