Underwent surgery for my kidney stones yesterday. Still recovering.

[Aristus]

Can’t keep anything down, even with anti-nausea medication. There’s a stent in there, so it hurts every time I pee.

Having my first coffee in forty-eight hours. Man, did I need it!

If yesterday’s procedure buys me another four years without kidney stones, I’ll take it. But just barely…

[snowybirdie]

1. Get well

Quickly!

[Aristus]

3. I'm trying.

I originally told my boss I needed Monday through Wednesday. But now I think I’m going to have to take the rest of the week off, as well.

Thank you for your kind words.

[Walleye]

2. I hope you recovery is quick and goes well.

Fortunately, I haven’t experienced kidney stones yet, but my brother both have. They say it’s painful, very painful.

[Aristus]

5. Here's hoping it never happens to you.

I’ve spoken with female kidney stone patients before, and they say it’s worse than childbirth.

On the 1-10 pain scale, they’ve told me that childbirth clocks in at around an 8. So, out of respect for mothers everywhere, when I’m asked my pain level, I never say higher than 8.

[multigraincracker]

34. I did the sound wave thing sitting in a big tub.

No pain at all, but won’t be able to use it again because I now have a pacemaker.

Found out I’ve been dehydrated all of these years. Went into kidney failure and found out That’s why.
Sip water all day now.
Good luck.

[Diamond_Dog]

4. Oh no. Hang in there, Aristus!

Nothing worse than being nauseated! When I had chemo years ago, the anti-nausea medication they gave me did diddly squat until they gave me a medication called Emend and that helped a lot.

Enjoy your coffee! I would miss coffee, too. Take care and feel better soon!

[Aristus]

7. That's sweet, Diamond Dog. Thank you.

So far, the coffee is staying down. Whew!

[Submariner]

6. AZO took care of most of my urinary pain

after my Ureteroscopy last August for a bladder and kidney stone removal and stent insertion. AZO works.

Good luck. Just rest and heal.

[Aristus]

8. Ah! A fellow sufferer.

Your wisdom is most welcome…

[debm55]

9. Be well, my friend. Relax and take it easy.

[Aristus]

11. I will.

I have coffee and Disney+ entire canon Star Wars output at my fingertips. There are worse circumstances under which to recover…

[Ritabert]

10. My husband has a history of kidney stones

First thing he did was give up beer which aggravates the condition. He gets some help from tart or black cherry juice. Hope you feel better soon.

[True Dough]

12. Did they put you in that machine

that blasts kidney stones before admitting you for surgery? It uses sound waves to break the stone into smaller bits that can be passed.

Maybe that option wasn't available or it didn't work in your case?

Any history of kidney stones in your family that you're aware of?

I already got the immunization for shingles. Wish there was one for kidney stones. I'd get that shot too!

Get well, Aristus!

[Aristus]

14. No. Because of the location of the stones, they couldn't go with external

lithotripsy. They went transurethral. It’s why I’m peeing blood every couple of hours.

[mitch96]

29. If I remember corectly stag horn kidney stones are not a good candidate for Lithotripsy..They get hung up in there

Hope yours was nothing like this case.. Usually stones look like, well...stones.. little round ones..
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[ms liberty]

35. Oh golly, a basket procedure - I've had one of those and holy cow it sucked!

The stent removal was the weirdest experience.

[Aristus]

37. I remember describing the stent removal as 'disconcerting'.

Still, I’ll be glad to get it out this time.

[Marthe48]

13. Be nice to yourself

Hope the nausea eases. There are OTC accupressure wrist bands that might help. Other accupressure points too, that you press with your fingertips, but it's been awhile since I used them.

You can find chakra music to ease nausea on You Tube that might help. We used the alternative methods along with pain meds, tried anything we heard of.

[Aristus]

15. The most relaxing, hypnotic piece I've ever heard

is Réve, by Vangelis. I used to play it on an endless loop at lunch in my office back when I was working at the homeless clinic.

I’d post a link so you could enjoy it, but I can’t do that from my phone.

[Marthe48]

19. Maybe you can find it for your comfort

I found chakras to comfort cats and the last 2 kitties who needed peace seemed to really like the tones. I noticed the last kitty moved closer to the tablet, as if to hear better

I can look for a link. Thank you for sharing the idea.

[Ocelot II]

16. Ughh! Poor you!

I've heard many kidney stone stories (I used to work for an airline; kidney stones are something of occupational hazard for pilots - and can be grounding - because they spend so much time in the very dry atmosphere of an airplane), and it sounds just awful, like writhing on the floor awful. I do hope you get better soon and don't get those things again.

[Aristus]

21. I can't even begin to imagine what it must be like for an airline pilot

to get an acute attack of kidney stones mid-flight. I know he’d turn it over to the co-pilot, and they must have a zillion protocols and checklists for this sort of thing.

But still…

[Ocelot II]

33. It can be career-ending, not to mention painful, if it keeps recurring.

Here's hoping for no recurrences for you!

[MIButterfly]

17. I hope you feel better soon, Aristus!

Best wishes for a speedy recovery. Take good care of yourself.

Love,
MIButterfly

[Aristus]

22. Very kind, thank you!

[livetohike]

18. Wishing you a quick recovery Aristus. Hope you

go longer than four years without a recurrence!

[surfered]

20. Yikes! Good luck for a speedy recovery. I've passed one and did not enjoy it.

[Aristus]

25. Really? Passing it is the best part.

It’s everything leading up to it that sucks.

[question everything]

23. Wishing you a speedy recovery but take it easy.

[OldBaldy1701E]

24. Much love and good vibes to you Aristus!

I have been there.

It was hell.

[malaise]

26. Heal well

[jmbar2]

27. So sorry to hear... here is another peaceful musical journey for your recovery

Had a boyfriend years ago who went through bouts with stones. Said it was the worst pain imaginable. Hope they gave you some good painfillers. Get well soon.

&list=RDMY8toUDgJ7E&start_radio=1

[underpants]

28. ❤️

[woodsprite]

30. I can certainly feel for you! I hope you feel better soon

And can get rid of the stent. I always have a hard time drinking as much water as prescribed. I end up setting a timer.

I’m a frequent flyer where kidney stones are involved and have an upcoming scan in a week to see if I have another one.

Sending hugs and healing thoughts your way!

[Aristus]

32. A frequent flyer for kidney stones? Ugh! I can't even imagine!

Twice in four years is more than enough for me.

[cachukis]

31. Get well.

[LoisB]

36. Gracious! I feel your pain (two bouts myself). I hope you feel better and really hope you don't

EVER have another kidney stone EVER.

[Aristus]

38. Very kind, thank you.

[a kennedy]

40. Hang in there.....it's all good or it should be soon. Happy thoughts, positive vibes, and healing wishes.

[Aristus]

42. Thank you.

I’ve never taken so much medication all at one time in my life.

Better living through chemistry…

[3catwoman3]

41. Here's hoping Wednesday morning is finding you feeling at least a bit better.

[Aristus]

43. A little.

Everyone has been so kind. It’s helping…

[HeartsCanHope]

44. I'm so sorry! I hope you feel better soon. Stents are the worst!

[Aristus]

45. Thank you.

Slowly getting better.