That made my toes curl - and I'm female! Bloody well done, and especially for doing it on camera, as it will be an enormous help and comfort for others facing the same situation. This sort of honesty and transparency is much-needed - good on you. xx
Having followed your journey with the kidney stone issues, I have to say you look so much more like the old Colin in this video than you have for some time.. Very pleased the stent is out and now you can now move on xx huge respect and love to you both xx😊
Many people will look this procedure up on youtube and find your video, and watch it, and probably feel better knowing what to expect. Good job. Speedy recovery - good luck!
GOOD 👍 😊 Mens health issues need to be "normalised" by speaking about them authoritatively and factually as you have in this video, Colin, thank you. I'm so pleased the Algorithms haven't eliminated or distorted your helpful video, in some way. Yes, those Algorithms that blank out certain words in Closed Captions (subtitles) as if we're to delicate to hear or read them.
Good on ya Colin for sharing your experience. People who may have to go through the same thing will be helped by you being so open and honest. Hope all will soon be well with the other issues. Love to you both. C&M.💞🐾🐾🐓🐝🦉.xxxxx
a packed Wembley stadium would have gone silent when you pulled that out. It was happening to every man watching. How proud are you for summoning up the courage to do it and show the rest of us. Amazing
Excellent video so brave of you to film it. But if you don't mind me saying you are looking loads better and seem a lot happier in yourself. Onward and upward. 👍👍
Thankyou for sharing. Myself, I’ve had multiple cystoscopies and every time it’s a bit of anxiety. And I will say, some nurses do a better job of using Lidocaine to numb the urethra and some doctors are more gentle than others with the cystoscope. You’ve done a huge service to comfort others who face urinary procedures. Thank You.
Well done Colin! Very brave to do that on camera when it was going to be anxiety inducing anyway. I remember removing my own catheter after having my second baby. Not quite the same but similar and any discomfort was definitely outweighed but getting rid of the tube which was actually more irritating and made me feel trapped. I hope it all goes smoothly for you now and all the fragments are passed quickly. X
My dad has had kidney stones as well as five rounds of blader cancer treatments. Colin's honesty with what he has gone through has helped me to understand what my dad has had to go through over the last twenty plus years. Thank you.
Geez I felt that and I haven't got a willy!! Because I'm a lady!! Seriously though, bloody well done. I sincerely hope that you don't get any more of those kidney stones. 👍🙏🏼❤️
Having had several catheters put in and taken out over the course of about a year a couple of years or so ago I can sympathise with how uncomfortable that must've been. Well done for doing so well and producing this - it will help any who've had to go through similar procedures to understand how straightforward the process is
You are so awesome!!! Nobody else would have talked about it let alone filmed it! I'm a woman and was holding my breath for you LOL! and then I started laughing because your facial expressions were priceless and then the relief i'm sure we all felt for you. Super glad that horrible thing is out of you and good luck passing the pieces and then you'll be feeling a whole lot better. Have a blessed day to both of you
Thanks a lot for the facts, and thanks a lot for your very good factual style of narration suited for this particular case. It fits the subject perfectly, and your experience with it. Top class. Thanks a lot....I just had prostate peeling surgery today, so I, not least, am motivated for this kind of content. The perfect hospital team worked further down the line than the bladder-kidney connection, you talk about. I am so impressed by the day suregery, they performed from morning to midday at, Skejby Sygehus, Denmark, and am hopefull that this will be the end of my enlarged prostate problems as to difficulty peeing for a long, long time. Knock on wood. All the best from Denmark.
Well done Colin that took a lot of courage, I hope Sean was with you while you did that just in case you needed help, filming this will hopefully be helpful for other men who need to do the same procedure. Can I just say that I think you definitely seem a lot brighter in yourself since the operation, I am hoping that's because the dreadful constant chronic pain has gone, I live with constant chronic pain and have done since I was 15 due to severe spinal damage resulting in me being paralysed in my left leg and confined to a wheelchair for 29 years, so you having the relief of not being in that horrendous pain anymore is such a blessing for you and I truly hope that over time you will return to being yourself. A huge thank you to Sean for being there throughout this ordeal, having you by his side will have helped in ways you can never imagine. I love you boys so much and send love and hugs to you and the doggos xxxx
Unfortunately, my pain wasn’t mostly from the stone. I too have a serious back issue (more details soon), which is what I’m now starting treatment for. x
@FoxesAfloat oh Colin I am so sorry I hope with all my heart that you are able to get help from a specialist, I truly hope you can get the help you need. Take care xx
I had one of those put in after I had a HUGE kidney stone removed.It was supposed to ONLY be in for 6 weeks, it was in for TEN,it was horrendous ,like sitting on a razor blade for the last 2 weeks. Having it removed was a struggle for Nurse,the relief was wonderful. Never again!!!!!.
I'm sure all the male members watching your nember had their legs crossed clenching, as i was, as we watched on in anticipation. I imagined a slow gentle pull over the course of a minute as it did carefully out, and then you did it in 2 or 3 seconds 😮. My eyes were watering. Thank you for sharing, knowledge is power. Someone will find this extremely useful to know. Happy healing. How long until you can... 🎉😂😊
Wow excellent demonstration video for people who need to remove their urethral stent. It will certainly make them feel better about what they have to do to remove theirs. I have had two kidney stones in my life and in those days Demerol was your friend 😊 I hope you're done with that now and can move on with your life congratulations 😁
Well done Colin. I,m so glad that you've got the stone out after all the hell you've gone through in the last three years. And well done Shaun caring so brilliantly. He's a wonderful guy. You two are such genuine people. I loved the shots from your wedding. Such a spiritual occasion. May you have many happy years ahead LOL
So proud of you for showing this. It will give much reassurance to anyone faced with a similar situation. I hope that you are now much more pain free and able to get back to a more normal life. Many congratulations.
Colin l have come to this a bit late, and after reading everyone's comments, l can only echo all they have said. When it comes to things like this, l don't think there is anyone who could handle it with such dignity, truth , simplicity and bravery as you do. Plus a little humour!
I totally understand! Been there done that surgery twice, although they went through my back into the kidney to laser mine, each 5 mm. It’s a relief when it’s out. Good job removing that thing! Glad you finally got that stone out!❤
Absolutely WELL Done Colin 👏. How you have coped,then explained this process, is amazing and will be such a massive help to others, I'm sure. Continue to get well very soon. Love from us both ❤️ xx
Wow, I have so much respect for you Colin. When you talk about mens issues and health issues - you truly put your money where your mouth is (so to speak) and talk honestly and openly about things. I am sure there will be someone out there about to go through this procedure and may very well be googling or searching here on YT in the hope that someone shares their experience and comes across this. So glad to hear and see you feeling much better too!
Oh lord. I have had kidney stones and the pain was something else! I was very close to having them removed but luckily did pass. I am a hospital manager so know the urologists really well and he did tell me I would not really like him anymore if I had them removed and a stent placed! Well done you are super brave!
Thank you so much for sharing this Colin 👍🏻 I’ve got a stent in since March and It’s still in and I’m waiting for it to be removed 😢 It’s so uncomfortable. You’re a top guy for sharing this. Hopefully Shaun gave you a big hug 🤗 afterwards 👍🏻
Glad you successfully removed said Stent ! I had my stone removed {in Thailand}, some 25 years ago, by what the doctor called the Hammer and Anvil, method ! I think it was Ultrasonic really}. But I was Peeing Purple blood for about a week ! Thanks for your Excellent account of the Stent removal process ! It even made me feel a bit Queezy ! Stay Stoneless ! Stu xx
Glad to hear you're feeling better. After having major cancer surgery in the "member" area 7 yrs ago, i now live with a long term catheter and every 11 weeks a district nurse comes to change it. Which is always fun.
Man. you're brave! I'm not sure I could have done this. All that "pull hard but not too hard and not too forcefully" type of instructions would leave me going "well how hard is too hard and not too hard?!" I hate those kind of useless instructions - they really need to give better ones! Well done for getting it out - hopefully now you can focus on healing up! :) get well soon! xx
Before pulling, relax? Either whoever came up with that advice has either never had it done, done it loads of times or a woman! It’s not so much painful as uncomfortable. The blood after when first peeing can be a bit concerning, but the relief of it being out and the internal scratching and discomfort when peeing too. My stent was in for about 4 weeks (doctor’s advice was 6) and every time I went for a pee it was agony! That stent prevents a tiny valve from closing which ensures any flow is one way down the ureter! Well done on doing it yourself! Hopefully that’s the end of any stones!
OMG.........LOL..........My stomach did turn watching that. So glad you're finally on the mend and thank you for sharing. It took some guts doing that on camera.
fab work bud, now its time to make a slow & safe recovery. take your time coming back on social media etc but we all hope the Live chats happen when your both ready to do it!
You are an amazing person sharing details like this which will help others in a similar situation. Having a stay in the hospital today following appendicitis bursting.
I'm sorry you did not get good care the first go around. The trauma involved in not receiving good care is difficult. Happy for the progress you are making.❤
Thanks for sharing that. It’s a scary thing and I’m glad you showed it’s not as bad as you fear it will be. Good luck passing the rest of the stone! ❤❤
Oh I'm so relieved for you that the kidney stone is finally out! I'm 51 now, had kidney stones when I was 5 and I remember the sharp pain as soon as I moved. I was given medicine so I'd be able to pee them out so they won't have been very big. But that pain is still a vivid memory.
As so many others have said Colin bravo for sharing this fairly intimate video. Without being boastful I can probably feel more empathy for you than most of the other commenters on here. I've just returned home after being in hospital for 3 days after having had a major problem with my "plumbing". This led to my being fitted with a catheter on Saturday - the relief of having that removed by a nurse yesterday was almost overwhelming. Best of luck with the rest of your recovery.
I'm having flashbacks of that feeling / sensation and yes it is truly an odd sensation. Also the look of relief on your face after it was out, I think we all understand that. I have to say much respect to pull it out on camera.
Omg you did it!!!! I am so glad it is done!!!! I was freaked out by the prospect of it and I am so glad it is done and here you are to tell the tale!!!!!🎉
You did it Colin. Oh that made me cringe, you are a superstar. I will say you look so much better🥰🥰🥰. How’s Shaun doing? I bet he’s looking after you so well xxxx
Well done! I used to change my urethral catheter myself regularly, twice a week. Now I change my suprapubic catheter myself. It is so much better doing it myself than having somebody else to it - I can tell when to go slow and when not - but it takes a bit of confidence the first time! Great to do it and great to put it online to give other people confidence too. Good man.
You did a great job. Taking a deep breath in, then letting it out slowly as you pull the Stent out, makes it easier. I can see how nerve-wracking it must have been.
Thanks for demonstrating on what to do, it may help others who are having to do this themselves. Also saved a long return journey for what took less than 5 minutes. I am glad that you are on the mend at last.
Nicely filmed / edited / shown, Colin. Doubtless it helped having had it done before - I dread to think how scared you were before the first time.I'm sure videos like yours will help others who have to go through stone removal procedures. Well done!
That was very scary watching it, Colin. But please know, that this video will be so much help for guys going through the same situation. You always are so excellent at explaining things in detail, which is so helpful. My husband is urethra was torn loose from his bladder during an auto accident over 20 years ago, so I’m familiar with bladder/urethra issues from a caregiver standpoint. Yes he fully recovered…..and so will you! Sending healing thoughts
I thought, nooooohh... He's not, not gonna show that. But you did, what a hero! Thanks for being so open, very interesting. Now I'm gonna brush up on my reading on how to prevent kidneystones.😑 Hope the ordeal is behind you. Take care!
Well done, having had several cameras pushed up the old John Thomas into the bladder and kidneys I feel for you. Pissing glass was the only way I could describe the days afterwards. No stent for me, but I'm glad that removal went well for you. Hope the healing continues. 👍
PSTD!, Similar kidney story, 4 years of pain in stomach moving down the groin, several doctor visits, xrays, diagnosis... constipation. Finally fed up with the pain, new doctor who finally called for a ct-scan. 10 mm stone in the kidney. Lithotripsy (blast with sound waves) for first attempt, unsuccessful. Next attempt, ureteroscopy... failed, large prostate in the way of getting the ureteroscope in the ureter, and now prostate is damaged. New urologist, new attempt, PCNL (punch a hole through the back into the kidney to get the stone), the ureteroscope still cant get past the prostate. Next step two days later, TURP to get the prostate out of the way. During the TURP they were able to get a stent in. Even though the stone is still in the kidney, no pain, such relief! Two weeks later, they finally get the stones, and I removed my own stent, and it looks exactly like yours. I am so glad you finally got some resolution!
Oh well done glad that was not as bad as you thought it might be. Drink plenty to flush out those clots n fragments still left and it will help prevent infection too. All the best for your recovery xx
You are a very brave man. One for pulling that thing out and two for sharing this experience. It may have felt horrible but you demonstrated that it's survivable. You are well and truly brilliant sir. I would offer to share your hand but you would need to wash first.
Stents are useful but uncomfortable. I had a stent when I had a gall bladder duct clogged. Could not lay down to sleep because of stent discomfort, but slept in a recliner instead. Boy was I glad to get that removed so I could sleep in my bed. But then the cat snuggled on me, but that was okay. She was a worried cat. Glad you feel better!
OMG Colin - that was hair-raising!! Well done you for both doing it and also your openness in all this will, I am sure, help others with the same problem. Sooo all gooooood now 👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻👍🏻🦋
Good on you Colin. Been there done that and yes it was uncomfortable removing the stent after the op, but NOT PAINFUL in my case anyway. They removed two surface cancers and 4 weeks later a follow-up diathermy. Uncomfortable but not painful. All ok now. Good luck and all the best Colin.
Thanks for sharing. I watched your video and immediately went and pulled BOTH of my TWO with zero pain and much less trepidation after you said it wasn’t painful. Very much appreciated, was sweating on today for the past 12 days 😅
Ive had 2 stents, both were removed in-office by the doctor a week after the kidney stone removal procedures (one basket, one laser). The first one wasn't as bad except the retrival strings were cut too short, pulled back in a bit, and then jabbed me all week. But that was the only discomfort i felt. Removal was very intense and a feeling I can't describe outside of what you might imagine it feeling like if you had never had it done. The second time was horrible. The doctor used a stent that didn't have the retrieval strings and for some reason the stent irritated my bladder intensely. For a week it felt like my bladder was very over full, but whenever I did go, it burned like fire. The doc prescribed a medication that was supposed to coat the inside of the bladder with a film to decrease irritation, but all it did was stain all of my underware orange. I hope you don't have to go through another stone. They suck. Cheers!
I get what you mean about the bladder irritation. My first one was hell! I woke up screaming. It felt like my bladder was filled with broken glass. Just the worst pain ever that I had to endure for six weeks. I hope you’re sorted now. x
I fully understand the feeling of relief when stent is out. I had one for a month after my kidney stone was removed and the stent really upset my bladder. Fortunately, a) I am female and B) I had my stent removed at the hospital. Nearly 30 years later I have had no reoccurrence of kidney stones. You will feel so much better now.
That made my toes curl - and I'm female! Bloody well done, and especially for doing it on camera, as it will be an enormous help and comfort for others facing the same situation. This sort of honesty and transparency is much-needed - good on you. xx
Thank you so much! ♥️
@@ratsters7 Ditto, curling toes! and the rest! 😬 Double claps for Colin!👏👏👍
I have been that person who removes the stent. Even I was clenching. I'm glad that you have it sorted, I was hating you being in so much pain.
Having followed your journey with the kidney stone issues, I have to say you look so much more like the old Colin in this video than you have for some time..
Very pleased the stent is out and now you can now move on xx huge respect and love to you both xx😊
Wow, thank you!
Many people will look this procedure up on youtube and find your video, and watch it, and probably feel better knowing what to expect. Good job. Speedy recovery - good luck!
I'm glad you weren't too traumatised by removing the catheter..
I now need a lie down in a dark room xxx
Haha! So did I 🤣
GOOD 👍 😊
Mens health issues need to be "normalised" by speaking about them authoritatively and factually as you have in this video, Colin, thank you.
I'm so pleased the Algorithms haven't eliminated or distorted your helpful video, in some way. Yes, those Algorithms that blank out certain words in Closed Captions (subtitles) as if we're to delicate to hear or read them.
Give them time…😂
Yeah, it’s sad that a generation is now afraid of words and reality. x
Good on ya Colin for sharing your experience. People who may have to go through the same thing will be helped by you being so open and honest. Hope all will soon be well with the other issues. Love to you both. C&M.💞🐾🐾🐓🐝🦉.xxxxx
I hope so 🤞🏻
a packed Wembley stadium would have gone silent when you pulled that out. It was happening to every man watching. How proud are you for summoning up the courage to do it and show the rest of us. Amazing
Just glad it’s out 😬😂
Excellent video so brave of you to film it. But if you don't mind me saying you are looking loads better and seem a lot happier in yourself. Onward and upward. 👍👍
Thank you so much!
Retired nurse here-you did an awesome job!
Thank you! 🙏🏻
Thankyou for sharing. Myself, I’ve had multiple cystoscopies and every time it’s a bit of anxiety. And I will say, some nurses do a better job of using Lidocaine to numb the urethra and some doctors are more gentle than others with the cystoscope. You’ve done a huge service to comfort others who face urinary procedures. Thank You.
Well done Colin! Very brave to do that on camera when it was going to be anxiety inducing anyway. I remember removing my own catheter after having my second baby. Not quite the same but similar and any discomfort was definitely outweighed but getting rid of the tube which was actually more irritating and made me feel trapped. I hope it all goes smoothly for you now and all the fragments are passed quickly. X
My dad has had kidney stones as well as five rounds of blader cancer treatments. Colin's honesty with what he has gone through has helped me to understand what my dad has had to go through over the last twenty plus years. Thank you.
Geez I felt that and I haven't got a willy!! Because I'm a lady!! Seriously though, bloody well done. I sincerely hope that you don't get any more of those kidney stones. 👍🙏🏼❤️
Same here! 😂😬♥️
Having had several catheters put in and taken out over the course of about a year a couple of years or so ago I can sympathise with how uncomfortable that must've been. Well done for doing so well and producing this - it will help any who've had to go through similar procedures to understand how straightforward the process is
That’s my hope 👍🏻
Well done that man. Very reassuring for anybody who has the same operation.
You are so awesome!!! Nobody else would have talked about it let alone filmed it! I'm a woman and was holding my breath for you LOL! and then I started laughing because your facial expressions were priceless and then the relief i'm sure we all felt for you. Super glad that horrible thing is out of you and good luck passing the pieces and then you'll be feeling a whole lot better. Have a blessed day to both of you
One was waiting after I pulled it out. Got my wooden spoon ready to chew on for the next bit 😬♥️😂
Thanks a lot for the facts, and thanks a lot for your very good factual style of narration suited for this particular case. It fits the subject perfectly, and your experience with it. Top class. Thanks a lot....I just had prostate peeling surgery today, so I, not least, am motivated for this kind of content. The perfect hospital team worked further down the line than the bladder-kidney connection, you talk about. I am so impressed by the day suregery, they performed from morning to midday at, Skejby Sygehus, Denmark, and am hopefull that this will be the end of my enlarged prostate problems as to difficulty peeing for a long, long time. Knock on wood. All the best from Denmark.
I hope your prostate thrives! x
Well done Colin that took a lot of courage, I hope Sean was with you while you did that just in case you needed help, filming this will hopefully be helpful for other men who need to do the same procedure.
Can I just say that I think you definitely seem a lot brighter in yourself since the operation, I am hoping that's because the dreadful constant chronic pain has gone, I live with constant chronic pain and have done since I was 15 due to severe spinal damage resulting in me being paralysed in my left leg and confined to a wheelchair for 29 years, so you having the relief of not being in that horrendous pain anymore is such a blessing for you and I truly hope that over time you will return to being yourself.
A huge thank you to Sean for being there throughout this ordeal, having you by his side will have helped in ways you can never imagine. I love you boys so much and send love and hugs to you and the doggos xxxx
Unfortunately, my pain wasn’t mostly from the stone. I too have a serious back issue (more details soon), which is what I’m now starting treatment for. x
@FoxesAfloat oh Colin I am so sorry I hope with all my heart that you are able to get help from a specialist, I truly hope you can get the help you need. Take care xx
I had one of those put in after I had a HUGE kidney stone removed.It was supposed to ONLY be in for 6 weeks, it was in for TEN,it was horrendous ,like sitting on a razor blade for the last 2 weeks. Having it removed was a struggle for Nurse,the relief was wonderful. Never again!!!!!.
Well done! My husband had a kidney stone so we are aware of the amount of pain it causes. Glad you're better x
Sorry to hear that
Proud of you, Colin. You're a star.
Well done and bonus points for not passing out and whacking your head on the taps.
That would have made the outtakes. 😂
Hecky flip you were brave to do infront of the camera when anything could have happened, phew, we all must have been breathing deeply with you x
Haha! Thanks 🤩
Bless you! Wow, well done you sweet man!
So great that you share this in a such "matter-of-fact" way. I am sure you have helped a lot of people now 😊
I'm sure all the male members watching your nember had their legs crossed clenching, as i was, as we watched on in anticipation. I imagined a slow gentle pull over the course of a minute as it did carefully out, and then you did it in 2 or 3 seconds 😮. My eyes were watering. Thank you for sharing, knowledge is power. Someone will find this extremely useful to know. Happy healing. How long until you can... 🎉😂😊
Wow excellent demonstration video for people who need to remove their urethral stent. It will certainly make them feel better about what they have to do to remove theirs.
I have had two kidney stones in my life and in those days Demerol was your friend 😊
I hope you're done with that now and can move on with your life congratulations 😁
I hope so!
Thank you for sharing this. I am going to have this type of stent fitted in the near future.
I feel a little less worried about it after this video.
DAYAM! No, I have never ever wondered what it’s really like to remove your own ureteral stent, period.
😂
Well done Colin. I,m so glad that you've got the stone out after all the hell you've gone through in the last three years. And well done Shaun caring so brilliantly. He's a wonderful guy. You two are such genuine people. I loved the shots from your wedding. Such a spiritual occasion. May you have many happy years ahead LOL
Thank you! 🙏🏻
So proud of you for showing this. It will give much reassurance to anyone faced with a similar situation. I hope that you are now much more pain free and able to get back to a more normal life. Many congratulations.
Colin l have come to this a bit late, and after reading everyone's comments, l can only echo all they have said. When it comes to things like this, l don't think there is anyone who could handle it with such dignity, truth , simplicity and bravery as you do. Plus a little humour!
Ouch! Ouch! Ouch! Just hope this is a new beginning for you Colin that your health improves from now on. Hoping you will soon feel a lot better. X
I totally understand! Been there done that surgery twice, although they went through my back into the kidney to laser mine, each 5 mm. It’s a relief when it’s out. Good job removing that thing! Glad you finally got that stone out!❤
Absolutely WELL Done Colin 👏. How you have coped,then explained this process, is amazing and will be such a massive help to others, I'm sure.
Continue to get well very soon. Love from us both ❤️ xx
Thanks 👍
Oh my! You are so brave! My heart was beating a mile a minute watching this! 😯
Another step forward good job!!! I hope and prey your recovery is short and successful.
I hope so too!
Sò glad it's over for you, brave man!!
Wow, I have so much respect for you Colin. When you talk about mens issues and health issues - you truly put your money where your mouth is (so to speak) and talk honestly and openly about things. I am sure there will be someone out there about to go through this procedure and may very well be googling or searching here on YT in the hope that someone shares their experience and comes across this. So glad to hear and see you feeling much better too!
You did it, Colin!🎉🎉 "Proper grim" sums it up!
Yes! Thank you!
Wow well done Colin, very brave. No wonder you was shaking!!
I have never found an instruction to relax to result in relaxation. You’re a brave man.
Same! My brain doesn’t do what it’s told to do 😛
Oh lord. I have had kidney stones and the pain was something else! I was very close to having them removed but luckily did pass. I am a hospital manager so know the urologists really well and he did tell me I would not really like him anymore if I had them removed and a stent placed! Well done you are super brave!
Thank you so much for sharing this Colin 👍🏻 I’ve got a stent in since March and It’s still in and I’m waiting for it to be removed 😢 It’s so uncomfortable. You’re a top guy for sharing this. Hopefully Shaun gave you a big hug 🤗 afterwards 👍🏻
Glad you successfully removed said Stent ! I had my stone removed {in Thailand}, some 25 years ago, by what the doctor called the Hammer and Anvil, method ! I think it was Ultrasonic really}. But I was Peeing Purple blood for about a week !
Thanks for your Excellent account of the Stent removal process !
It even made me feel a bit Queezy !
Stay Stoneless !
Stu xx
Glad to hear you're feeling better. After having major cancer surgery in the "member" area 7 yrs ago, i now live with a long term catheter and every 11 weeks a district nurse comes to change it. Which is always fun.
Hope it’s not sore! 😬
Man. you're brave! I'm not sure I could have done this. All that "pull hard but not too hard and not too forcefully" type of instructions would leave me going "well how hard is too hard and not too hard?!" I hate those kind of useless instructions - they really need to give better ones! Well done for getting it out - hopefully now you can focus on healing up! :) get well soon! xx
Before pulling, relax? Either whoever came up with that advice has either never had it done, done it loads of times or a woman! It’s not so much painful as uncomfortable. The blood after when first peeing can be a bit concerning, but the relief of it being out and the internal scratching and discomfort when peeing too. My stent was in for about 4 weeks (doctor’s advice was 6) and every time I went for a pee it was agony! That stent prevents a tiny valve from closing which ensures any flow is one way down the ureter! Well done on doing it yourself! Hopefully that’s the end of any stones!
I really hope so too! x
OMG.........LOL..........My stomach did turn watching that. So glad you're finally on the mend and thank you for sharing. It took some guts doing that on camera.
Well done that man! As they used to say on BBC TV, "That deserves a Blue Peter badge."
They still do those? I’d love a Blue Peter badge! 😂♥️
Well done Colin. 🙏🏻 hope everything continues to improve for you. Take care both of you ❤️❤️
May your recovery continue to go well. Much Love
That took courage. I’m sure many men will thank you for showing a procedure that may make them very afraid and now may ease their fear.
I hope so too!
fab work bud, now its time to make a slow & safe recovery.
take your time coming back on social media etc but we all hope the Live chats happen when your both ready to do it!
I've liked and watched the introduction, but I couldn't face dealing with the details... I know, I'm pathetic... but glad to see you smiling!
You are an amazing person sharing details like this which will help others in a similar situation. Having a stay in the hospital today following appendicitis bursting.
I'm sorry you did not get good care the first go around. The trauma involved in not receiving good care is difficult. Happy for the progress you are making.❤
Thank you so much!
Thanks for sharing that. It’s a scary thing and I’m glad you showed it’s not as bad as you fear it will be. Good luck passing the rest of the stone! ❤❤
Yeah, the fragments are trying to work their way through. Grim! 😬😂
@@FoxesAfloat I’m not the possesser of a penis but I have passed a kidney stone. It wasn’t fun!
Oh I'm so relieved for you that the kidney stone is finally out! I'm 51 now, had kidney stones when I was 5 and I remember the sharp pain as soon as I moved. I was given medicine so I'd be able to pee them out so they won't have been very big. But that pain is still a vivid memory.
Yeah. Worst pain ever! ♥️
Well done, you can overcome anything now. Just remember that moment.
As so many others have said Colin bravo for sharing this fairly intimate video.
Without being boastful I can probably feel more empathy for you than most of the other commenters on here. I've just returned home after being in hospital for 3 days after having had a major problem with my "plumbing". This led to my being fitted with a catheter on Saturday - the relief of having that removed by a nurse yesterday was almost overwhelming.
Best of luck with the rest of your recovery.
You did it! Such bravery, Colin. You do look so much better and long may this continue! xxxx
Fingers crossed!
Colin, you are one brave guy. That must have taken guts to do that and then talk about it. Hope you make a full recovery as soon as possible.
I'm having flashbacks of that feeling / sensation and yes it is truly an odd sensation. Also the look of relief on your face after it was out, I think we all understand that. I have to say much respect to pull it out on camera.
Omg you did it!!!! I am so glad it is done!!!! I was freaked out by the prospect of it and I am so glad it is done and here you are to tell the tale!!!!!🎉
Massive congratulations, I was cheering you along and clapped at the end 😅
Haha! 😛
Well done Colin, you’re a hero. I had three sessions of ultra sonic bombardment and peed a pile of sand after the last one. Thank god.
Well done! 👍🏻
You did it Colin. Oh that made me cringe, you are a superstar. I will say you look so much better🥰🥰🥰. How’s Shaun doing? I bet he’s looking after you so well xxxx
He’s okay. I do worry because he does t talk about his mental health. x
Well done!
I used to change my urethral catheter myself regularly, twice a week. Now I change my suprapubic catheter myself. It is so much better doing it myself than having somebody else to it - I can tell when to go slow and when not - but it takes a bit of confidence the first time!
Great to do it and great to put it online to give other people confidence too. Good man.
It's very nice to see you back Colin and in your studio, hope you feel better soon and on the road to recovery.
You did a great job. Taking a deep breath in, then letting it out slowly as you pull the Stent out, makes it easier. I can see how nerve-wracking it must have been.
Thanks for demonstrating on what to do, it may help others who are having to do this themselves.
Also saved a long return journey for what took less than 5 minutes.
I am glad that you are on the mend at last.
You are welcome!
So glad! You are now a doc, kinda.
You did well!
You look great. I can tell you feel better. Thanks for the update. So glad things are better than they were!
Thank you so much!
Very informative, and interesting, thanks for sharing! I am so happy that you're on the mend.😘
Thank you so much!
@@FoxesAfloat 😘
Nicely filmed / edited / shown, Colin. Doubtless it helped having had it done before - I dread to think how scared you were before the first time.I'm sure videos like yours will help others who have to go through stone removal procedures. Well done!
That was very scary watching it, Colin. But please know, that this video will be so much help for guys going through the same situation. You always are so excellent at explaining things in detail, which is so helpful. My husband is urethra was torn loose from his bladder during an auto accident over 20 years ago, so I’m familiar with bladder/urethra issues from a caregiver standpoint. Yes he fully recovered…..and so will you! Sending healing thoughts
Colin and Shaun the two of you are amazing. Wishing you rapid, full recovery. The information you provided can help many people
I thought, nooooohh... He's not, not gonna show that. But you did, what a hero! Thanks for being so open, very interesting. Now I'm gonna brush up on my reading on how to prevent kidneystones.😑
Hope the ordeal is behind you. Take care!
Well done: all good wishes for you continued recovery
Thanks, Susan. ♥️
Well done, having had several cameras pushed up the old John Thomas into the bladder and kidneys I feel for you. Pissing glass was the only way I could describe the days afterwards. No stent for me, but I'm glad that removal went well for you. Hope the healing continues. 👍
Yeah, the pissing glass ain’t fun!
Oh dear Lord, you are braver than me! 😂 Its really nice to see you doing better btw! ❤
Thanks 😅
PSTD!, Similar kidney story, 4 years of pain in stomach moving down the groin, several doctor visits, xrays, diagnosis... constipation. Finally fed up with the pain, new doctor who finally called for a ct-scan. 10 mm stone in the kidney. Lithotripsy (blast with sound waves) for first attempt, unsuccessful. Next attempt, ureteroscopy... failed, large prostate in the way of getting the ureteroscope in the ureter, and now prostate is damaged. New urologist, new attempt, PCNL (punch a hole through the back into the kidney to get the stone), the ureteroscope still cant get past the prostate. Next step two days later, TURP to get the prostate out of the way. During the TURP they were able to get a stent in. Even though the stone is still in the kidney, no pain, such relief! Two weeks later, they finally get the stones, and I removed my own stent, and it looks exactly like yours. I am so glad you finally got some resolution!
It's so cool that you're sharing all this so openly. I'm glad you're doing well and hope very much that that continues.
Happy you're okay!
Oh blimey Col! You are amazing. Thanks for your bravery in putting this up. It will help so many people. Big hugs ❤❤❤
Oh well done glad that was not as bad as you thought it might be. Drink plenty to flush out those clots n fragments still left and it will help prevent infection too. All the best for your recovery xx
Yeah, the fragments bloody well hurt for an hour or more each time. I wasn’t expecting those and they panicked me a bit today!
Well done Colin and especially for sharing that’s going to help so many people x
I hope so!
You are a very brave man. One for pulling that thing out and two for sharing this experience. It may have felt horrible but you demonstrated that it's survivable. You are well and truly brilliant sir. I would offer to share your hand but you would need to wash first.
Stents are useful but uncomfortable. I had a stent when I had a gall bladder duct clogged. Could not lay down to sleep because of stent discomfort, but slept in a recliner instead. Boy was I glad to get that removed so I could sleep in my bed. But then the cat snuggled on me, but that was okay. She was a worried cat. Glad you feel better!
OMG Colin - that was hair-raising!! Well done you for both doing it and also your openness in all this will, I am sure, help others with the same problem. Sooo all gooooood now 👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻👍🏻🦋
Fingers crossed!
Good on you Colin. Been there done that and yes it was uncomfortable removing the stent after the op, but NOT PAINFUL in my case anyway. They removed two surface cancers and 4 weeks later a follow-up diathermy. Uncomfortable but not painful. All ok now. Good luck and all the best Colin.
Glad you got sorted ✔️
Great to see you recovering Colin onwards and upwards x
Holy moly, you brave man! I actually held my breath! You did so well, you should be so proud of yourself doing that 👏👏
Thanks for sharing. I watched your video and immediately went and pulled BOTH of my TWO with zero pain and much less trepidation after you said it wasn’t painful. Very much appreciated, was sweating on today for the past 12 days 😅
Ive had 2 stents, both were removed in-office by the doctor a week after the kidney stone removal procedures (one basket, one laser).
The first one wasn't as bad except the retrival strings were cut too short, pulled back in a bit, and then jabbed me all week. But that was the only discomfort i felt. Removal was very intense and a feeling I can't describe outside of what you might imagine it feeling like if you had never had it done.
The second time was horrible. The doctor used a stent that didn't have the retrieval strings and for some reason the stent irritated my bladder intensely. For a week it felt like my bladder was very over full, but whenever I did go, it burned like fire. The doc prescribed a medication that was supposed to coat the inside of the bladder with a film to decrease irritation, but all it did was stain all of my underware orange.
I hope you don't have to go through another stone. They suck.
Cheers!
I get what you mean about the bladder irritation. My first one was hell! I woke up screaming. It felt like my bladder was filled with broken glass. Just the worst pain ever that I had to endure for six weeks.
I hope you’re sorted now. x
I hope you are not in pain any more. Much love to you Colin and your lovely husband.
My eyes watered for you!
I fully understand the feeling of relief when stent is out. I had one for a month after my kidney stone was removed and the stent really upset my bladder. Fortunately, a) I am female and B) I had my stent removed at the hospital. Nearly 30 years later I have had no reoccurrence of kidney stones. You will feel so much better now.
Its never dull with you two! Hopefully thats the issue fixed and youll get some answers for everything else soon!