I had a 9mm kidney stone , caused absolutely the most severe pain I’ve ever felt , 3 trips to the ER. My urologist removes the stone in surgery and left a stint in me. It was in there for 4 days causing me mild pain and some discomfort during urination. Each day was less painful. On the 4th day after surgery I was instructed to pull the stint out by the string attached and hanging out of me. I was mentally disturbed at the idea of pulling something 2ft long out of my urethra. I got in the shower took a few deep breaths and gently pulled it out. Removing the stint was way less painful than I expected and I feel great with it removed. Still some blood in my urine but overall I feel great . I will now be drinking more water and hope to never have another painful kidney stone. Thankful I am in recovery😀
Hey man, how are you! I just got this procedure done today! Same thing. I had an 8mm stone. Damn thing blocked me from pee'ing. So much pain! They laser blasted the stone and then wen back in and blasted 2 more little one's in my kidney - so I'm free of stones! YAY! So happy! They then went in and put in a stent. I'm pee'ing so much blood and it hurts like hell after urination. I'd say, nearly as much as having the stone... Damn it hurts! Did you feel the same way on DAY ONE? I'm actually going back there in 2 weeks and THEY WILL REMOVE the stent (on a string) for me; not me doing it myself. They might want to check me over...
Just finished my ordeal from laser operation to stent removal over the past week. One of the worst weeks of my life in terms of pain and discomfort, almost as bad as the damn stone. Stent removal was very quick but not without discomfort which included pain and burning. But like I said, at least it was fast. Burning and bloody pee for about a day after stent removal. ONE ISSUE I HAVEN'T READ HERE AND WAS VERY ANNOYING (though I haven't read everything here) IS THE NEAR CONSTANT DISCHARGE OF BLOOD/MUCUS FROM THE URETHRA OPENING THE ENTIRE TIME, WHICH IS STILL GOING ON. Needed to use feminine pads/panty liners to protect my clothes.
@@lilyanrs, mine wasn't 8mm. I've been told it was actually 1.2cm. Don't be scared at all. When you go under, it's really quick. I was joking with them all in theatre. They were all really cool, joking back. It's a simple procedure for them. I got mine lasered. Seemed to go quite well in the end. Don't worry.
just got my stent removed 3 days ago. What a relief because it was uncomfortable and painful but it feels so good to not have to deal with it anymore 🙏🏾
I hear ya, I'm getting mine out tomorrow... it's been the worst, but hopefully all the stones and fragments are gone and I can go back to my normal like, this kidney stone situation has made my life a living hell, so glad it's almost over!
@@111JFish I’m right there with you. I don’t want to pee cause it feels like passing a stone every time I pee. I can’t believe I have to pull it out myself.
just got a stent put it in. surgeon said the first 2 days is always the worst. this is by far the worst pain ive ever expereniced. it hurts so fucking bad when i pee. the tip is incredibly sensitive right now
WHEN I TELL YOU…YOU GUYS NEVER LIED!!! I just got mines put in February 2 2024 and when I TELL YALL I WAS IN SO MUCH PAIN…IT REALLY HURTS WHEN YOU PEE!!! I CAN BARELY WALK! HAVE TO SLEEP ON THE LEFT SIDE! My right side is where the stent is at! I VOMITTED 4 times after surgery! The PERCS BARELY WORKED! I took Motrin for the pain because the pharmacy was closed after my Surgery at night….AS DAYS GO BY YOU WILL FEEL A LITTLE BETTER BUT DONT SLEEP ON THE SIDE YOU HAVE YOUR STENT AND sleep on a VERY SOFT SURFACE! My blessings and heart goes out to whoever getting this an who got it and we waiting to get this out💐🙏🏾🎈PLEASE GET THE ADULT DIAPERS BECAUSE YOU WILL NEED THEM!! I haven’t pooped in 3 days now…been eating nothing but fruit 🍉 grits and raw veggies
Aye thanks for the tips…I just got my procedure done a couple hours ago and I wanna DIE lol, I feel like a sick dog. I’m definitely gonna stay positive and try to fight through the pain💪
Hey can u please tell me how to get rid off frn stent pain 😢 Today is mother's Day and my mother has very much pain very severe please help Any suggestions???
@@Glory.49 HAPPY MOTHERS DAY LOVE❤ Wear diapers for adults….Get a muscle stimulator…for pain Motrin & Tylenol works! Don’t sleep on the side you had surgery on…Get a Pregnancy pillow for comfortable! You going to make it through this! BUT wear those adult diapers that hold urine well…Walmart has them! You can’t hold your urine…So wear the adult diapers to Urinate in! WALKING AROUND JUST A LITTLE HELPS TOO…Even if it’s to the bathroom or sofa just move around! Them percs they going to give you take them at night! So you can get some rest! It’s about to be over with soon love ❤
I had a stent placed after a hysterectomy because my uterus and fibroid were causing bilateral hydronephrosis.. to me the stent feels like a worse version of hydronephrosis, I have a constant 24/7 urge to pee that’s driving me mad coupled with pain. I feel like doctors downplay patients pain a lot, maybe because they see so many people I’m not sure but it is definitely not something so minor as described in the video. I have one week left with it and it’s removal can’t come soon enough.
I was recently slammed (out of nowhere) by 4-5mm kidney stones. Two were lodged in the left ureter which sent me to ER. The pain is indescribable and relentless. A stent was immediately placed to clear the blockage and surgery was scheduled 10 days later so the infection had a chance to clear. THE STENT PAIN IS HORRIBLE AND YOU WILL BE MISERABLE. After surgery to remove the stones, the stent was replaced as a precaution of ureter swelling and another 8 days of stent agony ensued. I've been completely panicked for the last week reading comment after comment about the barberic procedure and pain involved to remove the stent. Happy to say I experienced ZERO pain and nothing was given for numbing during the procedure. It was a little uncomfortable due to pressure but even that was over in less than a minute. All of this to say everyone is different so someone else's experience won't be your experience. My suggestion, take something for pain prior to the procedure "just in case" and relax. The relief is immediate and I'm so glad it's over. Good luck to everyone.
This might be helpful, (idk) -Try to only drink CLEAR liquids this will help get rid of the blood in your urine -7up (best if warm) -Water (LOTS of water) -Sprite (best if warm) -Clear sparking water (make sure it doesn’t have much sugar and no caffeine) -Gatorade is also okay towards the end. Just take small sips at a time and don’t drink too much of it. -Take it easy. Walk slow, try not to make any sudden movements, slowly sit down and slowly get into bed (ask someone for help if you need to) -Limit your protein, caffeine, salt, and sugar -eat watermelon (trust me, it helps) -avoid ALL spicy foods, citrus, and tea. -when you lay down, don’t lay on your back or stomach, you’ll wake up in a lot of pain if you do. Lay on your side that doesn’t have the kidney stone. So if the stone is in your left kidney, lay on your right side (and vise versa) -Eat small meals the whole time, not just in the beginning. Eating large or regular sized meals may give you stomach pain (whether it’s only little or a lot) and it might make you a little nauseous. And that mixed with the kidney stone pain, oUcH. -Dont be scared to ask someone at home for help. I’m only 13 so I still live with my parents. When my mom goes to work, my dad helps me get up if I can’t get up on my own, he brings food and drinks to my room so I don’t have to walk around much. And when my mom’s home, she helps me. She stays in the bathroom with me when I take showers because I keep falling over for some reason? 😂 and she brings me food and water, helps me walk because holy Jesus, walking hurts like hell. (It will be different for everyone though. Some people may not even feel the stent, and others won’t be able to walk at all. It just depends) -keep a bowl, bag, or trash can with you at all times. Even with the pills I have that are supposed to help with pain and get rid of nausea, I still get really nauseous out of no where. -Peeing the bed is normal! If you notice that when you wake up, your bed is wet, it’s okay. It happened to me a few times. Sometimes it feels like I’m peeing lava, and other times I don’t even notice that I’m peeing. It just comes out. So I suggest sleeping on towels. -Dont go anywhere. Stay home. Have someone else do your grocery shopping. -blood in your urine is normal, BUT if your urine is a bright, cherry red call your doctor. -wear comfy clothes. I just wear baggy t shirts and underwear (and if it gets cold, sweatpants) Don’t wear jeans. They make the pain a lot worse. -if you have the hiccups, sit up. Don’t lay down. Sit up and chug a glass of water. It works every time for me. Sorry that was long, but I hope it helps
Salty crackers thank u so much I am 25 this is my first kidney stone It was horrible 😢 thNk u for the advice I will keep this in mind just left OR15 min ago wil keep this post as recovery amount
@shorty G you’re very welcome, it’s been a month and I still have the stent in. I went to the doctor’s like a week ago and there’s still pieces of stone. So I have to get surgery again so they can go in with a scope and take as much pieces as they can out. I’ve been throwing up a lot and haven’t been able to keep anything down. I can honestly say this is the worst thing I’ve ever experienced. I hope all goes well for you. Stay safe
@@lilyanrs can I have an update on how you are now pls. Sorry genuinely curious if your ok. I only had my stent in place last week for my 8mm kidney stone
@@Rokyb1 oh my gosh, don’t apologize! I appreciate that actually. Knowing that someone cares about how I’m doing makes me happy. Thank you. They were able to get all of the big pieces out and they placed another stent that I could remove myself. After a week, I went into the bathroom, pulled it out, and I was so relieved that it was all gonna be over soon. I have to go back in a few days for a follow up appointment with the urologist. I am doing much much better :D
I've been in more pain since my stent was placed, and I keep feeling like a crazy person. 13 days later and I still haven't gotten used to it. I just want my surgon to pull out this 6mm stone and stent so I can be pain free for once. Even my percocets only reallt got the pain down to a 3 at max. I just feel very irritated, swollen, and cut up down there and in there.
It’s been 4 months for me since I’ve had a stent & process has been taking so long cause of COVID 😭 I feel for you because it’s the worst pain & I definitely feel like a crazy person so mad and irritated all the time! 4 longest month of my life!
I promise you. You will feel like 100 bucks the day after your stent is removed. I had my stent in for 7 days and it was pure hell. Ask your doctor why you need it to stay in so long. Mine was for only a week after surgery.
kathryn bender I honestly don’t know they still need to break my stones down and maybe have the stent for another few days! I’m definitely making a call today because this is pain! Thank you! I can’t wait to feel like 100 bucks lol
I had a stint and was in the hospital for 4 days . it was the worst feeling ever . When you pee its excruciating and blood comes out . not even pain meds helped that pain . it was worst than my 4mm kidney stone 😱
I am just 14 years old I also have 8mm kidney stone and when the doctor try to remove my stone it didn't came out ..... And the doctor insert ureteral stent in my body for 4 weeks now it's time for removing my stone...
Oh my I am 27 yrs old I had 15mm, three 5mm stones even that doesn't matter . Now doctors removed my stones and put stent 😌. it's feel like oh my god😰 every time I go to pee a lot blood flow in my urine. When will this procedures are going to over. 😭
I had surgery today to remove 8mm. It was the most crucial pain. Worse than labor contractions & pain. Tylenol or ibuprofen wouldn’t help. It just took the edge off. Thankfully I went to the ER to get it checked out. Because how big the stone. Then having this stint in is more painful. I hate it…I have to leave it in for 2 weeks. I have to deal with pain for 2 weeks. Good luck to everyone that is dealing with evil kidney stones
I'm amazed that only about a third of people have "some" pain while urinating. I had my stent in for a week after the stone was taken out. Every time I urinated I howled! The goose bumps were over 90% of my body. It was intense and sharp with the slightest hint of distant pleasure and, no, I'm not a masochist. Then for a full 20 or 25 seconds after the urine stopped flowing there continued a different, eye roll inducing, intense pain ever so slightly related to some pleasure center but mostly pain. It continued until I pulled the stent out on the seventh day. So weird. Very strange week. Oh and the nagging pressure to constantly pee was quite bothersome.
I get it, it's like you pee (and when the stent is in there you pee every half hour at least lol!!) and it's like the first part you pee and it hurts but, them right near the end of your peeing it's like there is a pause and I think it almost feels like the very tiny tip of an orgasam and them just rips into the most intense feeling of moltan lava coming out of you right? its like there is this weird place between pain and PAIN!!!!!!
Exactly, I had a 7mm stuck in my left ureter, one 9mm and numerous 5mm and 3mm in both of my kidneys. Got all the stones lasered and two stents in place. This is my 48 hours after the stents have been placed and I have the worst pain ever still every time I urinate. I will be removing my own stents next Monday. I hope and pray I will not have any more cramps and bladder and kidney spasms.
I had a kidney Stone removed and had to go back into surgery immediately the same day because as soon as I got home I ripped the stent out when it got snagged on a towel !!! Oh my hell! And I wasn't given any pain medication or ANY medications except tylenol because I am 21 weeks pregnant!! What complete horror I've been through. My stent comes out Monday and I BETTER feel better because right now my bladder feels full, I'm so sore it's extremely difficult to get comfortable anywhere in bed and my kidney is so sore and spasms when I pee. I'm going to be blessing myself every day with holy water to NEVER get get another kidney Stone again which was responsible for reoccurring UTI's and me being on over 15 doses of different antibiotics in the last year. Plus, Doing all this and being pregnant during the Coronavirus pandemic has just literally been too much! Too much I tell you. 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
I had kidney stone removal surgery and then had a stent put in place. Had to have it in for almost 3 weeks.. I just hate the feeling of having a full bladder (which is how it feels 24/7 with stent in) also made me walk and sit funny. When they took it out I was so nervous, but it only hurt for like 5 seconds, and then he pulled it out, and I felt instantly better. Just a bit of a burning sensation that only lasted 10 minutes. I was also afraid to pee afterwards, but it didn’t sting or anything for me after the removal!
I have to unergo this procedure after two weeks... im very nervous.... i've experience from my friends that this was very painful... can it be done with injection or something which we doesn't fell any pain?
I had my surgery two days ago. After 3 weeks the Doctor is going to remove the stent. He told me it'll be painless because you'll be given anaesthesia. For now, everytime i pee it feels my left back is going to explode.
I had the stent for few days inside me. When I almost finishing pee I feel a horrible pain near my kidney. When I lift my right(where the stent is located) leg up (like a peeing dog) I feel relief!.
I have had them before, but this time I had doubles in and it was extremely painful the whole time (weeks, total, as the first surgery was not completed so had to have new ones put in again!). Single is not too bad. But this last time the doubles were placed, I was awake with NO pain meds or anesthesia at all!! That is criminal and I will never allow it again.
The best way i can describe having a stent is a side cramp but very minor, no pain just you know it's there. Urination after surgery is painful but with Azo it made it easier, so get that asap. Removal is best described as nasty pinches at the tip of you ... you feel it once when they put in the anesthetic, a second when they insert the scope, and third when they remove the stent, all this from 1min to 30 sec. Psychologically you may feel a lil trama, after all it was done at a sensitive spot but Valium works well with managing that. Take another Azo and take a nap, you WILL feel 100%better the next day ... trust me ... I just had this done last week.
disagree. I have a stent in me now. It is way worse than any stone I have experienced. I have had a few 3mm, 5mm, and JUST had a 1.1cm stone removed. yes, cm. the stent was the worst pain of all
Stent is wasaaaay worse. Oh god so much worse. You guys must have a ureter the size of a child’s backyard slide to not feel it scraping your innards at all hours.
The first time I went to the bathroom after having a ureteral stent placed, I almost passed out. But guys, there’s hope! Thinking about the hydraulic problem, I quickly developed a technique that allowed me to go with no pain at all most of time, or minimal pain in the worst case. Basically, I hold my breath and press, almost like I’m trying to poop, to create pressure on my kidney (sometimes, I press my hand on my back where the kidney is, which by itself probably has no effect; it helps, however, with visualizing/focusing on where I have to press against). Also, try to press out the whole pee in one go without pausing (which admittedly is a bit challenging at the beginning, when everything still burns). All of this seems to prevent the backflow of urine to the kidney, and hence the pain.
Had 8 stents, constantly incrustation, every 4th it had to be replaced because my kidney got clogged. pain with every step I took. Bladder infection because of it. It went up into my kidney where it would swirl and make me vomit sometimes. I instructed the surgeon to remove it. No pain, kidney is less clogged, bladder infection is gone… try to skip stenting at all cost
I had 5 kidney stones, 4 of them between 2 n 5 mm. My 5th and largest one was 21mm. On my own with change of diet i lost 4 stones and my largest one down to 11mm and lost 60 lbs. I had surgery to blast the remainder of my 11mm stone that took 7.5hrs. This whole process has me at 9 months so far from the time a stent was placed to having the stent removal this coming friday. I cant wait. The uncomfortableness has me wanting to go play in traffic at times. I cant wait!.....Did I say "I cant wait"?
I've had a stent for nearly 3weeks now, im only going in for scans on the 19th of this month I don't even know when the stent is coming out. Pissing has become my worst fear Cos of the horrible pain and I've lost 12KG of lean muscle mass since being diagnosed with kidney stones. My advice if you don't have kidney stones learn how to prevent them now before it's too late
Just got an extremely painful 10 m stone lasered . On day 4 of my stint . Can't wait to get it removed in two weeks time. Wetting myself and its painful to pass urine and sore on my left kidney . But thankful the kidney stone is removed.
I had my stent removed in office...it was not a string stent...not painful? Compared to what...being beheaded? It was very, very uncomfortable. My Dr. told me "most" men tolerate the removal without anesthesia. I would like to meet these men. I'm one of them now. I took it on faith...big mistake. Now I know what a fish feels like when it's gutted before it dies.
Frank Fraticelli 😂😂. Thanks for sharing Frank, my dad goes in soon for stent removal, I won’t tell him how bad this will be! I’m surprised they don’t give you something for the pain. If it were me a couple shots of whiskey 🥃 might do the trick
I just got my stent removed after having it in for a month. I shouted out Damn!!! When he went in to remove it. Doctors said your past the worst part. Apparently they don't tell you because you will tense up. I have broken bones and dislocated my knee and I will tell you I would rather break a bone again then to get another stent removed!
I had a stent for 1 week, when the doctor put some gel inside I was already tending, when he pulled I screened, it felt like I was getting rip inside my penis
I would like to meet anyone that could tolerate the pain even with the numbing medication they gave me (cis female) So, far I have heard everyone say stent removal and having the stent in there hurts like hell on a volcano. It is only doctors I have heard saying it does not hurt or that most people are fine with little to no pain. I would like to ask these drs how many of them had the procedure themselves?
I just had a 1.1cm (yes centimetre) stone removed with shockwaves. The stent was MORE painful than the stone. It was god damn awful. I had to go to the ER because it was driving me crazy. My blood was DARK red, my bladder felt like it was full 24/7, and I could hardly walk. I would NEVER want a stent again
I understand exactly how you feel. I have a 1.4 cm one and a 4 mm one. I’m on my second stent right now and since I haven’t passed the stones i have to go back soon so they can go in through my back and remove the pieces themselves. I explained more about it in the comment I made.
@@lilyanrs Sorry to hear. BTW, I just got the bill. 26,000USD. I needed to have the procedure done TWICE since they found large fragments after the first round. I have not yet received that bill.....
@Michael Carton I’ve had the procedure done 3 times so I completely understand what you’re going through. In the last procedure they were able to remove all the pieces. I go back again in a week to get the stent removed. I hope things get better for you. Stay safe
@@michaelcarton3299 THANK YOU. a chemo RN told me that my cancer dr. wanted $25,100 out of me after i got news that blah blah and blah blah wanted me worked up for a stent to be inserted and i got 2 diff reasons and neither make sense and at the time i had no proof of need and i told them that. so i am reading my report and having to learn what they will not tell me and analyze it all and i have not looked at the images yet but my dr expects me to think and trust him like a child and i am 61 years old and he soes not have legal consent for this at all and it stopped at the test result and the urology clinic has no legal consent from me. neither one said i have a kidney stone.
I am in the hospital now with a 17mm stone. Absolute worst pain I have ever been in.I am having a lithotripsy with stent tomorrow. Just looking at videos to see what to expect😕
At first I was told I could pull out my own stint, then later I got a urology referral for them to do it. Having that procedure tomorrow. Boy am I glad too because I didn't even know what a stint looked like! I'd have been freaking the fuck out seeing something long coming out of me! I thought it was just a ferrule shaped tube that only went from the end of the ureter to where it enters the bladder as that was where my stone remained stuck. What an experience this has been.🤕
I just got my stent removed after 5 days of it being in me, and I swear it felt like I was going to die afterwards. I wouldn’t wish that pain on my worst enemy
I had 6 kidney stones and especially on left side I had 1.1cm kidney stone. Post surgery they placed stents in both left n right side of kidneys. When ever I don't drink water, I use to feel the pain and I can see blood while passing urine. So, if you placed stents remember you have to drink lot of water to reduce the pain. As more water will prevent stent touching the skin as it will be floating in between.
I had one done yesterday. The worst pain, i ever experienced in my life. Not to deter or discourage anyone. The the agony from this procedure slowly declines.
I've had a tied off ureter x 15 years with now severe hydronephrosis and recent stone on top of the restriction. No one would do anything about the tie off back when found and now recommended to have a nephrostomy tube or just removal. Should I treat or just leave alone? Why can't they do a pyeloplasty instead of puncturing my kidney to drain it? How safe is a tube or surgical removal?
Past 4 months 3 stents inserted (replaced). I feel very horrible pain while sitting, standing, walking, going to urine,.. many times bleeding also came. In couple of weeks stent will remove for me. I don't know how other feels, but I have severe pain.
14 mm kidney stone blasted yesterday. The procedure was around an hour and they put a stent in. It was painful and there have been so many bathroom trips. I'm only less than 24 hours post op, but I can say I would NEVER have it done again. Maybe I'll feel better than a day or so.
Had a pretty sizeable stone removed 10 days ago (16mm) by laser ureteroscopy. Then they placed a stent similar to the one shown in this video after the surgery was done, and since then I have following symptoms - 1. First and foremost, peeing TONS of times. I believe my water intake has also increased but I spend half of my waking time in the loo. So annoying. 2. Sometimes I thought I could feel something touching on the inside of my bladder, but I was not sure. After watching this video, I think my suspicion is correct - it must be the J-loop of the stent. It's a weird feeling when that happens. Not exactly painful, but slightly uncomfortable. 3. 3 to 4 out of 10 times, blood in the urine. Wasn't expecting it to happen this frequently, but it does. Again, not painful per se, but I'm not exactly used to see my urine contain blood on such a regular basis. 4. Urgency when I want to pee. Holy smokes, the urgency is for real. Whenever I feel I'm gonna have to pee, now I know that I have about 10 seconds before I wet my pants. 5. Back aches after walks, or after being in some sleeping positions. It probably attributes to the stent in place, but I'm not sure. Mild pain killers work great when this happens, so nothing major. All in all, these inconveniences are nothing compared to the acute pain I experienced when I had the stone, so I'm not complaining. Just wanted to share my experience with everyone who might be going through or planning to go through the similar recovery process. Hope it helped.
It was some of the worst pain peeing for the first time after getting it placed. But I had this kidney stone for like 4-5 months it was 7MM so they needed to do surgery. When they took it out it only took them like legitimately 7 seconds. So thankful for my doctors.
Theses stents are painful and uncomfortable. I had mine in for 7 weeks and have a appointment to have them removed June 8 ! I can no longer take this pain and I have two stents placed inside me ! It’s DEPRESSING…I barely have the strength to do anything now a days ! I just want to feel like me again .
Apparently there’s another group that I belong to that have horrible pain that is actually worse than the kidney stone. This is day four and I have another week with this damn thing inside me. I can’t work. I can’t move. And all the urologist says is “just go to the ER because there’s nothing we can do.” I hate this shit. I hate it.
I had a 9 mm stone at junction. removed through cytoscope. Surprising doctor found 5 more stones which were not visible in CT scan. Sten was placed. Till the time cathedral was there i couldn't feel. The moment it was removed i had pain of my life while passing urine. It gradually reduces but pain remains. I have to bear the stent for three weeks now. Its a double whammy. You have tk drink 4 litres of water so u urinate. But every time u urinate pain comes back. Very hard for patients going through this.
@@LalitKumarKitchenRecipies no . Pain reduces gradually. In a week I was normal. I was given option for local anaesthesia in case I worry for pain while removing stent. Have taken that option. For some people pain is not there after removal. It depends on person to person. I preferred safer option. Will update after my stent removal
@@udayn82 Thanks man for your fast reply, yesterday I had surgery for stone which was stuck in ureter. I feel little pain while urinating, hope this will be gone. Will wait for your update.
For the first few days of a stent, at least for me, it's agony. It gets better after about 4 days. The stent removal for me is quite painful, but evidently I'm quite tiny.
I don’t know why I have to suffer this pain from having a stent 😢, can’t wait they’ll remove it tomorrow. I have this stent 4 days now and It’s so painful and uncomfortable 😢
I had a 7mm kidney stone and subsequently had a stent inserted for a month. A few days ago, a surgeon removed the stent and performed laser lithotripsy to fragment the stone. I now have a new stent that will remain in place for two weeks. While having a stent is uncomfortable, I have become accustomed to it.
I've had 2 stints because of stones 3 years apart, no it isn't pain free when it's removed. They numb the area so you don't feel the wire being jammed inside you but it hurts like hell when they force the wire in there to grab the stint you can feel it move the entire way and when it grabs it it hurts. If I had to say what hurts the most it's the camera and wire to get the stint being jammed into your kidney because it's so forceful. Yes I was still on pain meds during the removal no they didn't help.
I had a 5x6mm kidney stone for over 100 days including 5 trips to the ER, 2 lithotripsies, finally he pulled it out and put a stent in. I was told that it is worse for males. It was exceptionally uncomfortable to urinate and I had to do it frequently. It was pretty uncomfortable and painful when it was removed but it was only a second. What followed was two nights of the worst pain in my life while blood clotted in my ureter and constituted my final two trips to the ER, the last one resulting in a full drug panel because they suspected me of drug seeking behavior because of the pain induced loud moaning. I was an unusual case. It was awful but it was gone after a few days.
Just got my stent removed using a flexible cystocope this afternoon (male, 53 years old). Overall, the pain was mild and bearable using just local jelly anesthesic. It's more uncomfortable than painful although the nurse told me that some patients find it very painful although most do not. I feel fortunate to belong to the latter group. The most painful part is when the tip of the scope passes through the prostate (as it's narrower there) but that is only for a split second. I give that pain rating a 6/10. Once the tip gets to the bladder, the pain dissapears. The next painful part is when the urologist retracts the stent out of the body. That pain felt like 5/10 when it goes through the penis but only last a second or so. Not bad at all. The worst part is that you will pee blood for the next day or two and the urine burning sensation in the first hour is pretty painful (7/10), but that urination pain subsides quick even just a few hours later. Good luck guys, it's really not that bad.
I’ve had many stones ranging from 3 mm to 6 mm and I’ve passed them all. Two weeks of a 7 mm in my left ureter and finally had a laser procedure last week. The stent is horrible for the first 2-3 days. I had to urinate before I left the hospital and the stinging was enough to make me jump off the toilet, no joke. Take Azo, it helps and be really careful with the black string that hangs out of you, if it gets pulled you’ll know! Finally get to pull mine out tomorrow. You basically trade one pain for another but on the bright side it’s not permanent.
I had my stent placed last Friday. I was on general anesthesia during the operation. During the operation, it was all fine...I was awake, I could see how it was placed through the tv monitor. But the Recovery time, to wait until the anesthesia wears off IS THE MOST UNCOMFORTABLE AND BOTHERING FEELING in my whole life. Imagine to be awake for more than 2 hours in recov room and you cant feel your legs...as if you have none..and you cant move or do anything. I wasnt mentally prepared for that. Trust me guys, you wouldnt want that feeling. I'll be back after 3 weeks for the removal.
Oh that sounds so uncomfortable. Thank you for sharing your experience. Hang in there, this too shall pass, It may pass like a kidney stone, but it will pass! :)
if you were on general anesthesia, you were NOT awake and could NOT see it. I also had my stent inserted and removed under general anesthesia. It's awful
Just had an 11mm stone removed from my blocked right ureter. Now I have a stint for the next couple of weeks while everything heals. Still have a lot of pressure and pain in my back/side when peeing. Was hoping for more relief than this.
I had the worst unfortunate luck of having two bilateral 9mm stones, one in each Kidney, so of course I had to have two stents put in... Ended up in so much pain, had to go back to ER and now out a second time with stronger pain meds and go in tomorrow to have them removed. I get kidneys to every other day, but this last time almost took me out. Stents when peeing are extreme pain for me.
The stent has not been good to me. I’ve had a lot of pain with it. I feel like I have to pee every 3 minutes. When I make it to the bathroom it’s a minimal amount but what’s next is the intense burn! Omg it’s awful. I actually had a few accidents
I have lazer surgery on Apr 30th for an 8.6mm stone.2nd time in 18 months. had a stent then and am again.theyre not very nice but the last stone got stuck and the pain was THE worst pain you'll ever get and i was rushed to hospital.i got over it but here we go again......
I had ureteric stone, i did laser urs at 2021-01-23, and doctor placed dj stent, after that 2 weeks i was felt some discomfort then normal, Doctor removed dj stent under IVA at 2021-03-15, after that i also feeling some heaviness and sometimes mild pain in my backside, i also did USG everything is normal, but some discomfort still there, kindly suggest me what to do, doctor said that slowly it will go, do not worry, kindly advice me, i am from nepal, 38 male
I had surgery to remove a 6mm stone the day after Christmas. Had my stent removed this morning. Painful as usual, but I felt pretty good aftetward. Now, five hours later, I'm laying on a heating pad with pretty bad pain. I dont know why doctors say that removal of a stent doesn't hurt and you will have only mild pain after. I'm supposed to go back to work tomorrow. Not looking likely.
Just had surgery Tuesday for 4 kidney stones that are stuck in my right kidney. This stent is no joke i weigh 109 pounds. I'm nauseated and in a whole lot of pain! Unfortunately i have to have another surgery October 31st to remove the stent, it's up to high for me to remove it myself!! Hopefully he can get to the stones if I don't pass them myself... Apparently my ureter was to small to fit the camera in and the tools needed during surgery....
I recently had a stent in my left ureter and when I was peeing my left kidney felt like it was being compressed in a vice. I was having to pee frequently and every time I had to go I was terrified knowing that extreme pain was to follow.
No pain from my stent I had a UPJ obstruction vessels crossing over my ureter stopping the flow of fluid for 7 years, started when I was 16 and only got it fixed with keyhole surgery now at the age of 23. The first year the unbearable pain would only come on every few months and would last about 5 hours without painkillers. If I caught it early with a painkiller it would only last an hour or two and never get really bad. Worst pain you'd ever feel in your life, like being kicked in the balls, can't breathe, can't move, can't talk, times that by 1000 and make it last 6 hours no position helps ease the pain vomiting from the pain and shaking. Even talking about it would set it off. Anyway every year it would become more frequent this year if was every week and then every day had the operation done on Monday and it's now Friday. I was very scared when I saw all these comments saying it was horrible pain but then I thought maybe people that had good experience didn't think to look up a video on it and comment they had a good experience so that's what I'm doing. No pain from the stent can't even feel it tbh and no pain in my kidney anymore couldn't be more grateful, it's gonna change my life.
@@pnus My doc removed it yesterday but a little was broken like 1/3 and left in the kidney and he called me after 5 days to get it removed the broken one till that time is it risky or danger to the kidney..no pain till now... Can u suggest what to do.. Thnx
Anyone have 2 stents for 3 months? My stone removal was postponed due to UTI and I have had both stents in for 3 months now. I work in concert production, which is physical labor that involves lifting and climbing. It has been torturous to say the least. Thick blood in urine during most work days, and my testicles/groin area constantly ache. I am finally clear for lithro surgery in 2 more days. I don't think I can continue working much longer like this. The last week I can barely walk, or stand up straight. Anyone have a similar experience. My moral is almost non-existent at this point. I feel like I'm slowly dying.
Brandin Lea I’m going through the same thing right now. I feel like I’m loosing my mind. keep your head up though And I just hope we get this thing taken care of.
Dr suspects I have a Ureterocele and so I'm having surgery in 3 wks. She will laser it, take biopsy then insert a stent for up to 6 wks. Does driving long periods of time cause pain with a stent?
I just had shock wave lithotripsy a week ago and a stent was placed. Went for follow up today and stone is still there. 15.8mm…needless to say I came home with the stent still in place and they are going to schedule laser lithotripsy. Not a happy camper. The stent is very painful around my bladder but at least I get to pee blue as of today… because they absolutely would NOT give me anything for pain…even right after the surgery.
I have an 18mm kidney stone. Had to attend ER last week. I have been placed a stent while l wait for elective surgery to resume in Victoria. I will get it lassered at some point once elective surgery resumes. So not feeling the best ATM.😥
Just had my stint put in yesterday due to having a 11mm kidney stone on right side and 3 kidney stones on left. As a female I would rather push out 15 kids at one shot, vaginal births all natural then deal with a single kidney stone.
I’m 18(f) and have kidney stones form drinking too much Gatorade without sweating it out. Awful, lots of stuff coming out about it. I had to have this surgery. Sucks so much. So much pain. The prescribed ibuprofen doesn’t touch the pain. I had to have the stent placed. Next I have to get the stone blasted and stent replaced. Then I have to get it removed. Woke up from the first surgery with a severe panic attack. Heart rate 154bpm, alarms going off in the hospital, screaming crying delusional, popped every capillary in my face. It was awful and traumatizing. I’m not excited for the next procedures. Also there is no way I can be awake for either of the next two procedures absolutely not.
How did you handle the other procedure? I have a stent right now, but need to have my stone removed. I'm more afraid of when I wake up from the procedure because I too had panic attacks after the surgery. Can't bring myself to schedule my next procedure.
@@monicatrujillo2343 I did great the last two procedures!! I informed my anesthesiologist before the procedure that I’ve had extreme panic and anxiety issues in the past before surgeries and I asked for something to calm me down. He gave me some medazolam before rolling me into surgery, which helped me stay very calm before having to go into procedure. All my doctors were very gentle and understanding after I told them about this. You just need to tell them and they will help you. Please please schedule it 🖤 you got this. Maybe even when calling this schedule it tell them about your concern and they will make sure you are accommodated
Kidney stones are no joke, passing them out 3 to 4 times a month, more during the hot summer months. But ive learned to live with that, just gratefull that they are coming out by themself, although sometimes you feel like dying..........
I had my galbladder removed because a stone was blocking it from draining, I was rushed to emergency surgery due to the pain...in week 3 of my recovery a kidney stone blocked my kidney from draining...this was far worse than the galbladder...I thought I might die...two surgeries and at least one to go and I'm on my second stent...at worst it feels like my bladder is packed with steel wool...very uncomfortable..usually when I'm at work since my job as a reefer mechanic can be physically demanding...first round I peed blood every day all day long from light to very dark red...they got one stone out after 2 weeks...the second stent is much better but still irritating with any movement especially with my jeans on...hopefully one my surgery and then one more stent and I can get back into shape and salvage what's left of my summer...it sucks but it's doable.
I have the stents since last thursday after my EsWL therapy in switzerland. In the beginning it hurts in the kidney area and the urether line burns. But today its okay. I have to remove the stent in 2 weeks.
I had a 4mm stone removed right at the entrance of my bladder and it did not even bother me. They put a stent, but I wondering whether the stent just goes in the very last bit or all the way from the kidney. It is hurting quite a lot when I pee! Obviously, it could be that it is still swollen and it has nothing to do with stent... I don’t know!
Ok yes I have to agree with the doc having a stent makes it leagues better, though you have to deal with the constant need to pee when you don’t need to pee, or having to deal with feeling pee coming back up and down the stent as you sit or stand. It definitely helps a lot but from where I’m sitting I already had a bladder problem so this is nothing
I had the stent put it because after having major surgery around my ureter. My ureter got nicked. By the following week I had torn my ureter just before it enters the bladder. I hurt all the time. Some days more than others. I have stage kidney disease. But the stent has caused other issue s. But the pain is ridiculous.
Yeah, I'm the 3rd that had the kidney punch type pain every time I went to the bathroom, I dread going to the bathroom. Good news is it's coming out tomorrow and I can finally heal and get back to a normal life.
I have my stone (3mm) removed few days ago with the stent. I pulled out the stent 3 days later (Dr orders) and it wasn't that bad just a funny feeling seeing a string type thing coming out of your body. I didn't experience and pain. What they don't tell you is 8 hours later I thought I was having kidney stones again because my left side was hurting. I don't know what it was hurting or if it was bladder spasm but so far today not really feeling any pain. When you pull the stent just go slow. This is from male point of view!!
I had my inserted on Tuesdays and I am in worse pain than when I had the stone. My stomach is so bloated and I cant poop! Im tempted to pull it out myself. 😢
Just had mine inserted and when I say pain beyond pain I was so scared to use the restroom from pain, and the kidney spasms any relief I got was from sitting in the shower letting hot water hit my side
Just had a stent inserted (4 hours ago), its the second one in 5 years. Whilst I understand the need for them it doesn't make it anymore pleasant. I have one 13mm stone and three 2 - 3mm stones, the stent will stay in between two and four weeks then they will go in an blast the stones to bits and take the stent out, it will probably take two surgeries :-(. The pain in my kidney and bladder starts when about to start peeing, its soooo bad, once mid flow the pain eases somewhat but it has me doubling over whilst trying to pee ! my urine is like a red wine sometimes with a couple of clots although the clots are lessening. I`ll be paying more attention to my diet going forward that`s for sure. Lots and lots of water, 1 cup of tea with milk per day instead of 10 !!, no spinach (which I love), no beets, no rhubarb, no nuts . . all the stuff I like :-) anyway . .I'm of to the loo 😞
I'm having stents placed in both kidneys after my stone surgery and I'm honestly so nervous for them. My doctor said I'd probably be able to remove them at home but, what if something goes wrong? Also I'll be starting school after I have my surgery and I don't want to have discomfort all day
if you can't pull them at home I would call the urologist's office who placed them. We occasionally get some people who have a hard time doing it themselves and it is a quick appointment.
I currently have a stent because I have not one but two kidney stones one is 11 mm and the other is 15 and I have had to stand in for over a month I don't get my surgery done for another month and a week and then my urologist tells me that I'm going to have to leave the stand-in for an additional four weeks which Tally's four and a half months with the exact same stent and I was told that you can get an infection after 30 days. I NEED HELP! I don't trust my urologist he likes compassion and I am absolutely terrified and yes I have medical insurance. I have been in excruciating pain for the last 2 years.
It's not fun to remove it believe me,it has to be done slowly,but consistently,don't snail pace a stent removal if your removing it yourself,and definitely do not rush the removal,make sure before you remove your stent that you have emptied your bladder,urine can back up otherwise upon removal and that's more painful than any kidney stones you have ever had...it's not nice removing a kidney stent,get in the shower,take a deep breath or breathe through it,it can be removed in under 1 minute..peace out all👍👍 recommended time by eurologist after before removing is 7 days,drink loads of water, during this time,yes you will drown everybody on the titanic,but it helps to flush the lazered kidney stone pieces out..
Is there an alternative to doing this? I have a 5mm stone for about a month. I have no desire to do this. They can’t see the stones on X-ray so the vibration is out. So if anyone knows of other options I’d appreciate it
Today removed my jj stent the pain was like a second(ok for me) ... But after few hours when you start to pee the pain its horrible seems like i got electrocuted(for a minute) in my p____while peeing 😢 in my life its 1st time that im scared to pee 😅
You're not kidding either, I can second that. I Dread peeing, right now I have the stent in and when I need to Pee I tell everyone I gotta go bleed because more often than not, I pee blood, nothing serious but damn is it painful in my bladder. I wouldn't wish this on my worst enemy! Kidney stones SUCK they SUCK SO BAD! Be mindful and drink water more than anything else you drink, maybe a soda a week, that's it! But for me, no more soda I'm going clean, water and juice is all I'm drinking until further notice!
@@Nitro_GamePlay actually it's our diet... Avoid eating ladyfinger, pumpkin, brinjal(egg plant) etc... This items are the ones a kidney stone patient should avoid(my Dr. advice me)...
Currently on my 6th week of having my stent and I’ve been to the ER 3 times due to being in agony with it. It honestly feels like I’m going to die everytime I need to go to the bathroom
I have been dealing with stage 4 endometriosis! Sadly it got to my kidney tube and since August I have stent. It is really painful to the point I pass out because of pain. This coming Monday I have a stent replacement surgery. I am not looking forward to it😭
I had a 9mm kidney stone , caused absolutely the most severe pain I’ve ever felt , 3 trips to the ER. My urologist removes the stone in surgery and left a stint in me. It was in there for 4 days causing me mild pain and some discomfort during urination. Each day was less painful. On the 4th day after surgery I was instructed to pull the stint out by the string attached and hanging out of me. I was mentally disturbed at the idea of pulling something 2ft long out of my urethra. I got in the shower took a few deep breaths and gently pulled it out. Removing the stint was way less painful than I expected and I feel great with it removed. Still some blood in my urine but overall I feel great . I will now be drinking more water and hope to never have another painful kidney stone. Thankful I am in recovery😀
Hey man, how are you! I just got this procedure done today! Same thing. I had an 8mm stone. Damn thing blocked me from pee'ing. So much pain! They laser blasted the stone and then wen back in and blasted 2 more little one's in my kidney - so I'm free of stones! YAY! So happy! They then went in and put in a stent. I'm pee'ing so much blood and it hurts like hell after urination. I'd say, nearly as much as having the stone... Damn it hurts! Did you feel the same way on DAY ONE? I'm actually going back there in 2 weeks and THEY WILL REMOVE the stent (on a string) for me; not me doing it myself. They might want to check me over...
Just finished my ordeal from laser operation to stent removal over the past week. One of the worst weeks of my life in terms of pain and discomfort, almost as bad as the damn stone. Stent removal was very quick but not without discomfort which included pain and burning. But like I said, at least it was fast. Burning and bloody pee for about a day after stent removal. ONE ISSUE I HAVEN'T READ HERE AND WAS VERY ANNOYING (though I haven't read everything here) IS THE NEAR CONSTANT DISCHARGE OF BLOOD/MUCUS FROM THE URETHRA OPENING THE ENTIRE TIME, WHICH IS STILL GOING ON. Needed to use feminine pads/panty liners to protect my clothes.
Michael Jeffrey I feel good , drinking lots of water . I hope I never have another one
@@lilyanrs, mine wasn't 8mm. I've been told it was actually 1.2cm. Don't be scared at all. When you go under, it's really quick. I was joking with them all in theatre. They were all really cool, joking back. It's a simple procedure for them. I got mine lasered. Seemed to go quite well in the end. Don't worry.
Salty Cracker my doc gave me over the counter Azo for UTI it helps a lot
The pain from the stent was worse than the stones. Urinating was like being stabbed in the kidney from the back with a screwdriver.
How can I reduce
You are absolutely right
I agree I hated a stent each and every time I’ve had one !
I'm going through this right now and have 11 more days left with the stent. I almost pass out while urinating 😪
I feel that exact same way
just got my stent removed 3 days ago. What a relief because it was uncomfortable and painful but it feels so good to not have to deal with it anymore 🙏🏾
I hear ya, I'm getting mine out tomorrow... it's been the worst, but hopefully all the stones and fragments are gone and I can go back to my normal like, this kidney stone situation has made my life a living hell, so glad it's almost over!
@@stylezmorales afinal o stent nao ajuda a urinar?E è o stent que faz provocar pedras nos rins porquê?
Just got my stent out for 3 ours ago. I have so much pain after removing my stent.
I have to get one 😢 February 2nd I’m bleeding in my urine now…I don’t want this…
Bro... I have so much fear... Removal through penis... How is it feel🥲... Slight pain when urine tube makes me painful... To this.. I have trauma
The stent was the most pain I’ve ever experienced, I’ve done it multiple times, id rather have the stone in place. And that’s a hill I’ll die on.
Fuck yeah dude, i was ready to blow my god damn brains out for the first few days the stent was in
😭😭💯
@@111JFish I’m right there with you. I don’t want to pee cause it feels like passing a stone every time I pee. I can’t believe I have to pull it out myself.
just got a stent put it in. surgeon said the first 2 days is always the worst. this is by far the worst pain ive ever expereniced. it hurts so fucking bad when i pee. the tip is incredibly sensitive right now
WHEN I TELL YOU…YOU GUYS NEVER LIED!!! I just got mines put in February 2 2024 and when I TELL YALL I WAS IN SO MUCH PAIN…IT REALLY HURTS WHEN YOU PEE!!! I CAN BARELY WALK! HAVE TO SLEEP ON THE LEFT SIDE! My right side is where the stent is at! I VOMITTED 4 times after surgery! The PERCS BARELY WORKED! I took Motrin for the pain because the pharmacy was closed after my
Surgery at night….AS DAYS GO BY YOU WILL FEEL A LITTLE BETTER BUT DONT SLEEP ON THE SIDE YOU HAVE YOUR STENT AND sleep on a VERY SOFT SURFACE! My blessings and heart goes out to whoever getting this an who got it and we waiting to get this out💐🙏🏾🎈PLEASE GET THE ADULT DIAPERS BECAUSE YOU WILL NEED THEM!! I haven’t pooped in 3 days now…been eating nothing but fruit 🍉 grits and raw veggies
Take 2 doses of stool softener then take a laxative trust me it helps so much.
Aye thanks for the tips…I just got my procedure done a couple hours ago and I wanna DIE lol, I feel like a sick dog. I’m definitely gonna stay positive and try to fight through the pain💪
Hey can u please tell me how to get rid off frn stent pain 😢
Today is mother's Day and my mother has very much pain very severe please help
Any suggestions???
@@Glory.49 HAPPY MOTHERS DAY LOVE❤ Wear diapers for adults….Get a muscle stimulator…for pain Motrin & Tylenol works! Don’t sleep on the side you had surgery on…Get a Pregnancy pillow for comfortable! You going to make it through this! BUT wear those adult diapers that hold urine well…Walmart has them! You can’t hold your urine…So wear the adult diapers to Urinate in! WALKING AROUND JUST A LITTLE HELPS TOO…Even if it’s to the bathroom or sofa just move around! Them percs they going to give you take them at night! So you can get some rest!
It’s about to be over with soon love ❤
@@deemoultrie5148 thank you so much dear💕
It has been two days 🌼she is perfectly fine now
I had a stent placed after a hysterectomy because my uterus and fibroid were causing bilateral hydronephrosis.. to me the stent feels like a worse version of hydronephrosis, I have a constant 24/7 urge to pee that’s driving me mad coupled with pain. I feel like doctors downplay patients pain a lot, maybe because they see so many people I’m not sure but it is definitely not something so minor as described in the video. I have one week left with it and it’s removal can’t come soon enough.
I was recently slammed (out of nowhere) by 4-5mm kidney stones. Two were lodged in the left ureter which sent me to ER. The pain is indescribable and relentless.
A stent was immediately placed to clear the blockage and surgery was scheduled 10 days later so the infection had a chance to clear. THE STENT PAIN IS HORRIBLE AND YOU WILL BE MISERABLE. After surgery to remove the stones, the stent was replaced as a precaution of ureter swelling and another 8 days of stent agony ensued.
I've been completely panicked for the last week reading comment after comment about the barberic procedure and pain involved to remove the stent. Happy to say I experienced ZERO pain and nothing was given for numbing during the procedure. It was a little uncomfortable due to pressure but even that was over in less than a minute.
All of this to say everyone is different so someone else's experience won't be your experience. My suggestion, take something for pain prior to the procedure "just in case" and relax. The relief is immediate and I'm so glad it's over.
Good luck to everyone.
This might be helpful, (idk)
-Try to only drink CLEAR liquids this will help get rid of the blood in your urine
-7up (best if warm)
-Water (LOTS of water)
-Sprite (best if warm)
-Clear sparking water (make sure it doesn’t have much sugar and no caffeine)
-Gatorade is also okay towards the end. Just take small sips at a time and don’t drink too much of it.
-Take it easy. Walk slow, try not to make any sudden movements, slowly sit down and slowly get into bed (ask someone for help if you need to)
-Limit your protein, caffeine, salt, and sugar
-eat watermelon (trust me, it helps)
-avoid ALL spicy foods, citrus, and tea.
-when you lay down, don’t lay on your back or stomach, you’ll wake up in a lot of pain if you do. Lay on your side that doesn’t have the kidney stone. So if the stone is in your left kidney, lay on your right side (and vise versa)
-Eat small meals the whole time, not just in the beginning. Eating large or regular sized meals may give you stomach pain (whether it’s only little or a lot) and it might make you a little nauseous. And that mixed with the kidney stone pain, oUcH.
-Dont be scared to ask someone at home for help. I’m only 13 so I still live with my parents. When my mom goes to work, my dad helps me get up if I can’t get up on my own, he brings food and drinks to my room so I don’t have to walk around much. And when my mom’s home, she helps me. She stays in the bathroom with me when I take showers because I keep falling over for some reason? 😂 and she brings me food and water, helps me walk because holy Jesus, walking hurts like hell. (It will be different for everyone though. Some people may not even feel the stent, and others won’t be able to walk at all. It just depends)
-keep a bowl, bag, or trash can with you at all times. Even with the pills I have that are supposed to help with pain and get rid of nausea, I still get really nauseous out of no where.
-Peeing the bed is normal! If you notice that when you wake up, your bed is wet, it’s okay. It happened to me a few times. Sometimes it feels like I’m peeing lava, and other times I don’t even notice that I’m peeing. It just comes out. So I suggest sleeping on towels.
-Dont go anywhere. Stay home. Have someone else do your grocery shopping.
-blood in your urine is normal, BUT if your urine is a bright, cherry red call your doctor.
-wear comfy clothes. I just wear baggy t shirts and underwear (and if it gets cold, sweatpants) Don’t wear jeans. They make the pain a lot worse.
-if you have the hiccups, sit up. Don’t lay down. Sit up and chug a glass of water. It works every time for me.
Sorry that was long, but I hope it helps
Salty crackers thank u so much I am 25 this is my first kidney stone
It was horrible 😢 thNk u for the advice I will keep this in mind just left OR15 min ago wil keep this post as recovery amount
@shorty G you’re very welcome, it’s been a month and I still have the stent in. I went to the doctor’s like a week ago and there’s still pieces of stone. So I have to get surgery again so they can go in with a scope and take as much pieces as they can out. I’ve been throwing up a lot and haven’t been able to keep anything down. I can honestly say this is the worst thing I’ve ever experienced. I hope all goes well for you. Stay safe
@@lilyanrs can I have an update on how you are now pls. Sorry genuinely curious if your ok. I only had my stent in place last week for my 8mm kidney stone
@@Rokyb1 oh my gosh, don’t apologize! I appreciate that actually. Knowing that someone cares about how I’m doing makes me happy. Thank you.
They were able to get all of the big pieces out and they placed another stent that I could remove myself.
After a week, I went into the bathroom, pulled it out, and I was so relieved that it was all gonna be over soon.
I have to go back in a few days for a follow up appointment with the urologist.
I am doing much much better :D
@@Rokyb1 hello Foofoo goro boin
I've been in more pain since my stent was placed, and I keep feeling like a crazy person. 13 days later and I still haven't gotten used to it. I just want my surgon to pull out this 6mm stone and stent so I can be pain free for once. Even my percocets only reallt got the pain down to a 3 at max. I just feel very irritated, swollen, and cut up down there and in there.
Man Hailey I'm so sorry to hear. I've had mine for 5 days and I go in in 2 days for removal and a discussion with my doctor. Hang in there
Sgreed they Had to read mitt me last night because of the pain was so badd I could not stop screaming
It’s been 4 months for me since I’ve had a stent & process has been taking so long cause of COVID 😭 I feel for you because it’s the worst pain & I definitely feel like a crazy person so mad and irritated all the time! 4 longest month of my life!
I promise you. You will feel like 100 bucks the day after your stent is removed. I had my stent in for 7 days and it was pure hell. Ask your doctor why you need it to stay in so long. Mine was for only a week after surgery.
kathryn bender I honestly don’t know they still need to break my stones down and maybe have the stent for another few days! I’m definitely making a call today because this is pain! Thank you! I can’t wait to feel like 100 bucks lol
I had a stint and was in the hospital for 4 days . it was the worst feeling ever . When you pee its excruciating and blood comes out . not even pain meds helped that pain . it was worst than my 4mm kidney stone 😱
Same i passed one 4mm stone they had to go get the other one but the stent has the tip of my boy feeling like razor blades every pee
I’m 16 and I have to have 2 kidney stones removed the first of June. I’m so not ready :/
I am just 14 years old I also have 8mm kidney stone and when the doctor try to remove my stone it didn't came out ..... And the doctor insert ureteral stent in my body for 4 weeks now it's time for removing my stone...
Oh my I am 27 yrs old I had 15mm, three 5mm stones even that doesn't matter . Now doctors removed my stones and put stent 😌. it's feel like oh my god😰 every time I go to pee a lot blood flow in my urine. When will this procedures are going to over. 😭
I had surgery today to remove 8mm. It was the most crucial pain. Worse than labor contractions & pain. Tylenol or ibuprofen wouldn’t help. It just took the edge off. Thankfully I went to the ER to get it checked out. Because how big the stone. Then having this stint in is more painful. I hate it…I have to leave it in for 2 weeks. I have to deal with pain for 2 weeks. Good luck to everyone that is dealing with evil kidney stones
I'm amazed that only about a third of people have "some" pain while urinating. I had my stent in for a week after the stone was taken out. Every time I urinated I howled! The goose bumps were over 90% of my body. It was intense and sharp with the slightest hint of distant pleasure and, no, I'm not a masochist. Then for a full 20 or 25 seconds after the urine stopped flowing there continued a different, eye roll inducing, intense pain ever so slightly related to some pleasure center but mostly pain. It continued until I pulled the stent out on the seventh day. So weird. Very strange week. Oh and the nagging pressure to constantly pee was quite bothersome.
I get it, it's like you pee (and when the stent is in there you pee every half hour at least lol!!) and it's like the first part you pee and it hurts but, them right near the end of your peeing it's like there is a pause and I think it almost feels like the very tiny tip of an orgasam and them just rips into the most intense feeling of moltan lava coming out of you right? its like there is this weird place between pain and PAIN!!!!!!
@@Lucailey Exactly. That is exactly hiw it feels for me. What is that organic feeling in my jaw right before the burning, ripping pain comes?
Exactly, I had a 7mm stuck in my left ureter, one 9mm and numerous 5mm and 3mm in both of my kidneys. Got all the stones lasered and two stents in place. This is my 48 hours after the stents have been placed and I have the worst pain ever still every time I urinate. I will be removing my own stents next Monday. I hope and pray I will not have any more cramps and bladder and kidney spasms.
@@marcebrodie3862 You'll be fine. Hang in there until Monday. The stents come out easy.
Thank you. Two years ago I was in agony for 24 hours after the removal, I had similar problems then. I appreciate your answering 🙏🏼
I had a kidney Stone removed and had to go back into surgery immediately the same day because as soon as I got home I ripped the stent out when it got snagged on a towel !!! Oh my hell! And I wasn't given any pain medication or ANY medications except tylenol because I am 21 weeks pregnant!! What complete horror I've been through. My stent comes out Monday and I BETTER feel better because right now my bladder feels full, I'm so sore it's extremely difficult to get comfortable anywhere in bed and my kidney is so sore and spasms when I pee. I'm going to be blessing myself every day with holy water to NEVER get get another kidney Stone again which was responsible for reoccurring UTI's and me being on over 15 doses of different antibiotics in the last year. Plus, Doing all this and being pregnant during the Coronavirus pandemic has just literally been too much! Too much I tell you. 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
Update: I'm doing great now. It took 24 hours after my stent removed to feel better but it's over. No more pain.
kathryn bender so glad to hear you are doing better
I had kidney stone removal surgery and then had a stent put in place. Had to have it in for almost 3 weeks.. I just hate the feeling of having a full bladder (which is how it feels 24/7 with stent in) also made me walk and sit funny. When they took it out I was so nervous, but it only hurt for like 5 seconds, and then he pulled it out, and I felt instantly better. Just a bit of a burning sensation that only lasted 10 minutes. I was also afraid to pee afterwards, but it didn’t sting or anything for me after the removal!
I have to unergo this procedure after two weeks... im very nervous.... i've experience from my friends that this was very painful... can it be done with injection or something which we doesn't fell any pain?
I had my surgery two days ago. After 3 weeks the Doctor is going to remove the stent. He told me it'll be painless because you'll be given anaesthesia.
For now, everytime i pee it feels my left back is going to explode.
I had the stent for few days inside me. When I almost finishing pee I feel a horrible pain near my kidney. When I lift my right(where the stent is located) leg up (like a peeing dog) I feel relief!.
Wowwwww I’m scared of getting one 😢
@@shanikaneal6038 don't be. It Worth it
Exactly what I felt. Except I would lean to the left while urinating, which gave me relief from the pain.
@@QuintanBrassfield I hope you are felling better How
@@abrahamwolde8039 when its removed was there pain
I have had them before, but this time I had doubles in and it was extremely painful the whole time (weeks, total, as the first surgery was not completed so had to have new ones put in again!). Single is not too bad. But this last time the doubles were placed, I was awake with NO pain meds or anesthesia at all!! That is criminal and I will never allow it again.
Wow sorry you were awake. I think you had more going on like me. Not just stick it in and let it work like most.
The best way i can describe having a stent is a side cramp but very minor, no pain just you know it's there. Urination after surgery is painful but with Azo it made it easier, so get that asap.
Removal is best described as nasty pinches at the tip of you ... you feel it once when they put in the anesthetic, a second when they insert the scope, and third when they remove the stent, all this from 1min to 30 sec.
Psychologically you may feel a lil trama, after all it was done at a sensitive spot but Valium works well with managing that. Take another Azo and take a nap, you WILL feel 100%better the next day ... trust me ...
I just had this done last week.
disagree. I have a stent in me now. It is way worse than any stone I have experienced. I have had a few 3mm, 5mm, and JUST had a 1.1cm stone removed. yes, cm. the stent was the worst pain of all
Lucky you...
Stent is wasaaaay worse. Oh god so much worse. You guys must have a ureter the size of a child’s backyard slide to not feel it scraping your innards at all hours.
I have one in now, and it feels like I’m passing a stone EVERY TIME I pee. It’s horrible!
The first time I went to the bathroom after having a ureteral stent placed, I almost passed out. But guys, there’s hope! Thinking about the hydraulic problem, I quickly developed a technique that allowed me to go with no pain at all most of time, or minimal pain in the worst case.
Basically, I hold my breath and press, almost like I’m trying to poop, to create pressure on my kidney (sometimes, I press my hand on my back where the kidney is, which by itself probably has no effect; it helps, however, with visualizing/focusing on where I have to press against). Also, try to press out the whole pee in one go without pausing (which admittedly is a bit challenging at the beginning, when everything still burns). All of this seems to prevent the backflow of urine to the kidney, and hence the pain.
Got mine put in today. Glad y’all are saying the same thing, I was really worried
Had 8 stents, constantly incrustation, every 4th it had to be replaced because my kidney got clogged. pain with every step I took. Bladder infection because of it. It went up into my kidney where it would swirl and make me vomit sometimes. I instructed the surgeon to remove it. No pain, kidney is less clogged, bladder infection is gone… try to skip stenting at all cost
I had 5 kidney stones, 4 of them between 2 n 5 mm. My 5th and largest one was 21mm. On my own with change of diet i lost 4 stones and my largest one down to 11mm and lost 60 lbs. I had surgery to blast the remainder of my 11mm stone that took 7.5hrs. This whole process has me at 9 months so far from the time a stent was placed to having the stent removal this coming friday. I cant wait. The uncomfortableness has me wanting to go play in traffic at times. I cant wait!.....Did I say "I cant wait"?
My stent removal will be March 9, just pray pray and pray everything will be alright 👍 1 Corinthians 10:13
@gina may how was it after removal?
Largest for me 16mm.
How did you get the stone to get smaller?
How does the curls on the end of the stent not shred your kidney apart when it is pulled out?
I've had a stent for nearly 3weeks now, im only going in for scans on the 19th of this month I don't even know when the stent is coming out. Pissing has become my worst fear Cos of the horrible pain and I've lost 12KG of lean muscle mass since being diagnosed with kidney stones. My advice if you don't have kidney stones learn how to prevent them now before it's too late
Don’t let this doctor lie to you!!! You WILL feel the stent!!! And it feels just as bad as a stone
Just got an extremely painful 10 m stone lasered . On day 4 of my stint . Can't wait to get it removed in two weeks time. Wetting myself and its painful to pass urine and sore on my left kidney . But thankful the kidney stone is removed.
I had my stent removed in office...it was not a string stent...not painful? Compared to what...being beheaded? It was very, very uncomfortable. My Dr. told me "most" men tolerate the removal without anesthesia. I would like to meet these men. I'm one of them now. I took it on faith...big mistake. Now I know what a fish feels like when it's gutted before it dies.
Frank Fraticelli 😂😂. Thanks for sharing Frank, my dad goes in soon for stent removal, I won’t tell him how bad this will be! I’m surprised they don’t give you something for the pain.
If it were me a couple shots of whiskey 🥃 might do the trick
I just got my stent removed after having it in for a month. I shouted out Damn!!! When he went in to remove it. Doctors said your past the worst part. Apparently they don't tell you because you will tense up. I have broken bones and dislocated my knee and I will tell you I would rather break a bone again then to get another stent removed!
Had mine put in 2 days ago. Get it out in 3 weeks. I now know to pregame on Percocet and 1200 mg of ibuprofen
I had a stent for 1 week, when the doctor put some gel inside I was already tending, when he pulled I screened, it felt like I was getting rip inside my penis
I would like to meet anyone that could tolerate the pain even with the numbing medication they gave me (cis female) So, far I have heard everyone say stent removal and having the stent in there hurts like hell on a volcano. It is only doctors I have heard saying it does not hurt or that most people are fine with little to no pain. I would like to ask these drs how many of them had the procedure themselves?
I just had a 1.1cm (yes centimetre) stone removed with shockwaves. The stent was MORE painful than the stone. It was god damn awful. I had to go to the ER because it was driving me crazy. My blood was DARK red, my bladder felt like it was full 24/7, and I could hardly walk.
I would NEVER want a stent again
I understand exactly how you feel. I have a 1.4 cm one and a 4 mm one. I’m on my second stent right now and since I haven’t passed the stones i have to go back soon so they can go in through my back and remove the pieces themselves. I explained more about it in the comment I made.
@@lilyanrs Sorry to hear. BTW, I just got the bill. 26,000USD. I needed to have the procedure done TWICE since they found large fragments after the first round. I have not yet received that bill.....
@Michael Carton I’ve had the procedure done 3 times so I completely understand what you’re going through. In the last procedure they were able to remove all the pieces. I go back again in a week to get the stent removed. I hope things get better for you. Stay safe
@@michaelcarton3299 THANK YOU. a chemo RN told me that my cancer dr. wanted $25,100 out of me after i got news that blah blah and blah blah wanted me worked up for a stent to be inserted and i got 2 diff reasons and neither make sense and at the time i had no proof of need and i told them that. so i am reading my report and having to learn what they will not tell me and analyze it all and i have not looked at the images yet but my dr expects me to think and trust him like a child and i am 61 years old and he soes not have legal consent for this at all and it stopped at the test result and the urology clinic has no legal consent from me. neither one said i have a kidney stone.
My stent is still in, and my stone. Stent caused serious UTI. Pain with that and feeling like you're dying is bloody awful.
I am in the hospital now with a 17mm stone. Absolute worst pain I have ever been in.I am having a lithotripsy with stent tomorrow. Just looking at videos to see what to expect😕
At first I was told I could pull out my own stint, then later I got a urology referral for them to do it. Having that procedure tomorrow. Boy am I glad too because I didn't even know what a stint looked like! I'd have been freaking the fuck out seeing something long coming out of me! I thought it was just a ferrule shaped tube that only went from the end of the ureter to where it enters the bladder as that was where my stone remained stuck. What an experience this has been.🤕
The stent was more painful than the actual stones. I will be drinking more water from now on. This was such a horrible experience.
I just got my stent removed after 5 days of it being in me, and I swear it felt like I was going to die afterwards. I wouldn’t wish that pain on my worst enemy
I had 6 kidney stones and especially on left side I had 1.1cm kidney stone. Post surgery they placed stents in both left n right side of kidneys. When ever I don't drink water, I use to feel the pain and I can see blood while passing urine.
So, if you placed stents remember you have to drink lot of water to reduce the pain. As more water will prevent stent touching the skin as it will be floating in between.
I had one done yesterday. The worst pain, i ever experienced in my life. Not to deter or discourage anyone. The the agony from this procedure slowly declines.
This procedure should never be done as it is by definition cruel and unusual punishment. Open surgery is the way to go every time if needed.
Thank God my stent was removed today..No pain at all catheter more painful
I've had a tied off ureter x 15 years with now severe hydronephrosis and recent stone on top of the restriction. No one would do anything about the tie off back when found and now recommended to have a nephrostomy tube or just removal. Should I treat or just leave alone? Why can't they do a pyeloplasty instead of puncturing my kidney to drain it? How safe is a tube or surgical removal?
Past 4 months 3 stents inserted (replaced). I feel very horrible pain while sitting, standing, walking, going to urine,.. many times bleeding also came. In couple of weeks stent will remove for me. I don't know how other feels, but I have severe pain.
14 mm kidney stone blasted yesterday. The procedure was around an hour and they put a stent in. It was painful and there have been so many bathroom trips.
I'm only less than 24 hours post op, but I can say I would NEVER have it done again. Maybe I'll feel better than a day or so.
Had a pretty sizeable stone removed 10 days ago (16mm) by laser ureteroscopy. Then they placed a stent similar to the one shown in this video after the surgery was done, and since then I have following symptoms -
1. First and foremost, peeing TONS of times. I believe my water intake has also increased but I spend half of my waking time in the loo. So annoying.
2. Sometimes I thought I could feel something touching on the inside of my bladder, but I was not sure. After watching this video, I think my suspicion is correct - it must be the J-loop of the stent. It's a weird feeling when that happens. Not exactly painful, but slightly uncomfortable.
3. 3 to 4 out of 10 times, blood in the urine. Wasn't expecting it to happen this frequently, but it does. Again, not painful per se, but I'm not exactly used to see my urine contain blood on such a regular basis.
4. Urgency when I want to pee. Holy smokes, the urgency is for real. Whenever I feel I'm gonna have to pee, now I know that I have about 10 seconds before I wet my pants.
5. Back aches after walks, or after being in some sleeping positions. It probably attributes to the stent in place, but I'm not sure. Mild pain killers work great when this happens, so nothing major.
All in all, these inconveniences are nothing compared to the acute pain I experienced when I had the stone, so I'm not complaining. Just wanted to share my experience with everyone who might be going through or planning to go through the similar recovery process. Hope it helped.
Hi, I had surgery for my 12 mm stone , will it be any anesthesia for removal of stent
H how are you foing now ? I hope the bleeding stopped after a week ?
It was some of the worst pain peeing for the first time after getting it placed. But I had this kidney stone for like 4-5 months it was 7MM so they needed to do surgery. When they took it out it only took them like legitimately 7 seconds. So thankful for my doctors.
Thanks for sharing!
I have two that’s been in my right kidney for at least 6 months. I have to get them removed the first of June:/ I’m not ready for any of this
Theses stents are painful and uncomfortable. I had mine in for 7 weeks and have a appointment to have them removed June 8 ! I can no longer take this pain and I have two stents placed inside me ! It’s DEPRESSING…I barely have the strength to do anything now a days ! I just want to feel like me again .
Apparently there’s another group that I belong to that have horrible pain that is actually worse than the kidney stone. This is day four and I have another week with this damn thing inside me. I can’t work. I can’t move. And all the urologist says is “just go to the ER because there’s nothing we can do.” I hate this shit. I hate it.
Im going threw the same thing i dont undertsand why they dont give us stronger pain killers if they know were going to be in pain ?
I had a 9 mm stone at junction. removed through cytoscope. Surprising doctor found 5 more stones which were not visible in CT scan. Sten was placed. Till the time cathedral was there i couldn't feel. The moment it was removed i had pain of my life while passing urine. It gradually reduces but pain remains. I have to bear the stent for three weeks now. Its a double whammy. You have tk drink 4 litres of water so u urinate. But every time u urinate pain comes back. Very hard for patients going through this.
It still pains ?
@@LalitKumarKitchenRecipies no . Pain reduces gradually. In a week I was normal. I was given option for local anaesthesia in case I worry for pain while removing stent. Have taken that option. For some people pain is not there after removal. It depends on person to person. I preferred safer option. Will update after my stent removal
@@udayn82 Thanks man for your fast reply, yesterday I had surgery for stone which was stuck in ureter. I feel little pain while urinating, hope this will be gone. Will wait for your update.
@@udayn82 Don't worry stent removal is not painful. You may feel uncomfortable, but this is done very quickly, in less than a minute.
For the first few days of a stent, at least for me, it's agony. It gets better after about 4 days. The stent removal for me is quite painful, but evidently I'm quite tiny.
After the removal did it got ok?
I don’t know why I have to suffer this pain from having a stent 😢, can’t wait they’ll remove it tomorrow. I have this stent 4 days now and It’s so painful and uncomfortable 😢
I had a 7mm kidney stone and subsequently had a stent inserted for a month. A few days ago, a surgeon removed the stent and performed laser lithotripsy to fragment the stone. I now have a new stent that will remain in place for two weeks. While having a stent is uncomfortable, I have become accustomed to it.
I've had 2 stints because of stones 3 years apart, no it isn't pain free when it's removed. They numb the area so you don't feel the wire being jammed inside you but it hurts like hell when they force the wire in there to grab the stint you can feel it move the entire way and when it grabs it it hurts. If I had to say what hurts the most it's the camera and wire to get the stint being jammed into your kidney because it's so forceful. Yes I was still on pain meds during the removal no they didn't help.
Same here. They couldn't retrieve the stent in office. Having to go back into the hospital to be full put under to remove the stents.
I just had my 14th kidney stone removal and everytime my doctor took the stent out it was painful. But after it's out it's an instant relief.
But y are you getting these many kidney stones ?
Go for homeopathy/ayurveda dear sufferers,it can cure you permanently with no stone formation.
I had a 5x6mm kidney stone for over 100 days including 5 trips to the ER, 2 lithotripsies, finally he pulled it out and put a stent in. I was told that it is worse for males. It was exceptionally uncomfortable to urinate and I had to do it frequently. It was pretty uncomfortable and painful when it was removed but it was only a second. What followed was two nights of the worst pain in my life while blood clotted in my ureter and constituted my final two trips to the ER, the last one resulting in a full drug panel because they suspected me of drug seeking behavior because of the pain induced loud moaning.
I was an unusual case. It was awful but it was gone after a few days.
Me too!!! Same. And they treated me like shit in the ER when I told them I needed to lay down.
Just got my stent removed using a flexible cystocope this afternoon (male, 53 years old). Overall, the pain was mild and bearable using just local jelly anesthesic. It's more uncomfortable than painful although the nurse told me that some patients find it very painful although most do not. I feel fortunate to belong to the latter group. The most painful part is when the tip of the scope passes through the prostate (as it's narrower there) but that is only for a split second. I give that pain rating a 6/10. Once the tip gets to the bladder, the pain dissapears. The next painful part is when the urologist retracts the stent out of the body. That pain felt like 5/10 when it goes through the penis but only last a second or so. Not bad at all. The worst part is that you will pee blood for the next day or two and the urine burning sensation in the first hour is pretty painful (7/10), but that urination pain subsides quick even just a few hours later. Good luck guys, it's really not that bad.
This comment gave me relief.. After your stent removal, did you face any pain or difficulty after a day or two? like bladder or kidney spasms??
Thank you so much for this comment.
I was in the latter of pain... that worst feeling I ever felt, getting the stent removed....omg the agony!!!!😢
I’ve had many stones ranging from 3 mm to 6 mm and I’ve passed them all. Two weeks of a 7 mm in my left ureter and finally had a laser procedure last week. The stent is horrible for the first 2-3 days. I had to urinate before I left the hospital and the stinging was enough to make me jump off the toilet, no joke. Take Azo, it helps and be really careful with the black string that hangs out of you, if it gets pulled you’ll know! Finally get to pull mine out tomorrow. You basically trade one pain for another but on the bright side it’s not permanent.
They sent me home as soon as I woke up. And they cut into my bladder. You're lucky to be able to stay a day.
I had my stent placed last Friday. I was on general anesthesia during the operation. During the operation, it was all fine...I was awake, I could see how it was placed through the tv monitor. But the Recovery time, to wait until the anesthesia wears off IS THE MOST UNCOMFORTABLE AND BOTHERING FEELING in my whole life. Imagine to be awake for more than 2 hours in recov room and you cant feel your legs...as if you have none..and you cant move or do anything. I wasnt mentally prepared for that. Trust me guys, you wouldnt want that feeling. I'll be back after 3 weeks for the removal.
Oh that sounds so uncomfortable. Thank you for sharing your experience. Hang in there, this too shall pass, It may pass like a kidney stone, but it will pass! :)
@@pnus does the stent removal require gen. anesthesia as well?
@@corbicspanky no, a straight forward simple stent removal is usually done in office. So you can eat breakfast and drive yourself! bonus!
I maybe having stints put in Monday. Having severe pain. No kidney stones no infections. What am I going to expect? How long does it take.
if you were on general anesthesia, you were NOT awake and could NOT see it. I also had my stent inserted and removed under general anesthesia. It's awful
Just had an 11mm stone removed from my blocked right ureter. Now I have a stint for the next couple of weeks while everything heals. Still have a lot of pressure and pain in my back/side when peeing. Was hoping for more relief than this.
The music helps. But the reality pending for me tomorrow isn't pissing fun... 😭
I had the worst unfortunate luck of having two bilateral 9mm stones, one in each Kidney, so of course I had to have two stents put in... Ended up in so much pain, had to go back to ER and now out a second time with stronger pain meds and go in tomorrow to have them removed. I get kidneys to every other day, but this last time almost took me out. Stents when peeing are extreme pain for me.
Same.
The stent has not been good to me. I’ve had a lot of pain with it. I feel like I have to pee every 3 minutes. When I make it to the bathroom it’s a minimal amount but what’s next is the intense burn! Omg it’s awful. I actually had a few accidents
I had a stent in years ago because of a kidney stone & when the stent was being removed it was the most painful experience of my life
OMG 😲 I'm so scared!! I'm due to have a stent put in 4 more hours, now I wish I never read the comments or watched the video 😬😳🥺😦😨😥😰 @Aaron Brown
Alicia Hosey well idk how it be for women but that device being in a guy’s..ya know & having this thing pulled out is like torture
@Missing Lamb Sauce they ended up canceling it at the very last min, because the stone fell out on its on. I was like.... yessssss gawd!!! Lol😊🙏🏽🙌🏽
@@blacgirl1980 your lucky 😊
I have lazer surgery on Apr 30th for an 8.6mm stone.2nd time in 18 months. had a stent then and am again.theyre not very nice but the last stone got stuck and the pain was THE worst pain you'll ever get and i was rushed to hospital.i got over it but here we go again......
I had ureteric stone, i did laser urs at 2021-01-23, and doctor placed dj stent, after that 2 weeks i was felt some discomfort then normal, Doctor removed dj stent under IVA at 2021-03-15, after that i also feeling some heaviness and sometimes mild pain in my backside, i also did USG everything is normal, but some discomfort still there, kindly suggest me what to do, doctor said that slowly it will go, do not worry, kindly advice me, i am from nepal, 38 male
I had surgery to remove a 6mm stone the day after Christmas. Had my stent removed this morning. Painful as usual, but I felt pretty good aftetward. Now, five hours later, I'm laying on a heating pad with pretty bad pain. I dont know why doctors say that removal of a stent doesn't hurt and you will have only mild pain after. I'm supposed to go back to work tomorrow. Not looking likely.
Just had surgery Tuesday for 4 kidney stones that are stuck in my right kidney. This stent is no joke i weigh 109 pounds. I'm nauseated and in a whole lot of pain! Unfortunately i have to have another surgery October 31st to remove the stent, it's up to high for me to remove it myself!! Hopefully he can get to the stones if I don't pass them myself... Apparently my ureter was to small to fit the camera in and the tools needed during surgery....
I recently had a stent in my left ureter and when I was peeing my left kidney felt like it was being compressed in a vice. I was having to pee frequently and every time I had to go I was terrified knowing that extreme pain was to follow.
No pain from my stent I had a UPJ obstruction vessels crossing over my ureter stopping the flow of fluid for 7 years, started when I was 16 and only got it fixed with keyhole surgery now at the age of 23. The first year the unbearable pain would only come on every few months and would last about 5 hours without painkillers. If I caught it early with a painkiller it would only last an hour or two and never get really bad. Worst pain you'd ever feel in your life, like being kicked in the balls, can't breathe, can't move, can't talk, times that by 1000 and make it last 6 hours no position helps ease the pain vomiting from the pain and shaking. Even talking about it would set it off. Anyway every year it would become more frequent this year if was every week and then every day had the operation done on Monday and it's now Friday. I was very scared when I saw all these comments saying it was horrible pain but then I thought maybe people that had good experience didn't think to look up a video on it and comment they had a good experience so that's what I'm doing. No pain from the stent can't even feel it tbh and no pain in my kidney anymore couldn't be more grateful, it's gonna change my life.
My stent wasn't painful at all. But I had to constantly per which made it hard to sleep and get comfortable. I was always aggravated
So rough. Sorry to hear. Hope it was short lived.
@@pnus My doc removed it yesterday but a little was broken like 1/3 and left in the kidney and he called me after 5 days to get it removed the broken one till that time is it risky or danger to the kidney..no pain till now... Can u suggest what to do.. Thnx
@@rajeshkarki1155 We can't give individual medical advice but best of luck. Always best to get as much stone out as possible.
Yes also no sleep if coming pain even certain moves only coming pain
Thanks Doctor for uploading such helpful clips ....
Anyone have 2 stents for 3 months? My stone removal was postponed due to UTI and I have had both stents in for 3 months now. I work in concert production, which is physical labor that involves lifting and climbing. It has been torturous to say the least. Thick blood in urine during most work days, and my testicles/groin area constantly ache. I am finally clear for lithro surgery in 2 more days. I don't think I can continue working much longer like this. The last week I can barely walk, or stand up straight. Anyone have a similar experience. My moral is almost non-existent at this point. I feel like I'm slowly dying.
I am so sorry to hear this. Hopefully they will be out soon! Best of luck!
Me also same....
Brandin Lea I’m going through the same thing right now. I feel like I’m loosing my mind. keep your head up though And I just hope we get this thing taken care of.
John Cougarconcentrationcamp I’m sorry to hear that you’re having pain
Thank goodness I get mine out today. So painful...hope this is my first and last!
Dr suspects I have a Ureterocele and so I'm having surgery in 3 wks. She will laser it, take biopsy then insert a stent for up to 6 wks. Does driving long periods of time cause pain with a stent?
I just had shock wave lithotripsy a week ago and a stent was placed. Went for follow up today and stone is still there. 15.8mm…needless to say I came home with the stent still in place and they are going to schedule laser lithotripsy. Not a happy camper. The stent is very painful around my bladder but at least I get to pee blue as of today… because they absolutely would NOT give me anything for pain…even right after the surgery.
I have an 18mm kidney stone. Had to attend ER last week. I have been placed a stent while l wait for elective surgery to resume in Victoria. I will get it lassered at some point once elective surgery resumes. So not feeling the best ATM.😥
Just had my stint put in yesterday due to having a 11mm kidney stone on right side and 3 kidney stones on left. As a female I would rather push out 15 kids at one shot, vaginal births all natural then deal with a single kidney stone.
My 5th day with stent and it is the most uncomfortable thing besides my 6mm kidney stone. Can’t wait for Tuesday to get that removed
You didn't mention blockage of the urethra due to prostrate cancer? I have a kidney stent & catheter as a prostrate cancer metastasis patient.
The stint was a nightmare and after the removal I felt ill and have kidney pain
Is it normal to hurt if i move a lot?
I’m 18(f) and have kidney stones form drinking too much Gatorade without sweating it out. Awful, lots of stuff coming out about it.
I had to have this surgery. Sucks so much. So much pain. The prescribed ibuprofen doesn’t touch the pain.
I had to have the stent placed. Next I have to get the stone blasted and stent replaced. Then I have to get it removed.
Woke up from the first surgery with a severe panic attack. Heart rate 154bpm, alarms going off in the hospital, screaming crying delusional, popped every capillary in my face. It was awful and traumatizing. I’m not excited for the next procedures. Also there is no way I can be awake for either of the next two procedures absolutely not.
How did you handle the other procedure? I have a stent right now, but need to have my stone removed. I'm more afraid of when I wake up from the procedure because I too had panic attacks after the surgery. Can't bring myself to schedule my next procedure.
@@monicatrujillo2343 I did great the last two procedures!! I informed my anesthesiologist before the procedure that I’ve had extreme panic and anxiety issues in the past before surgeries and I asked for something to calm me down. He gave me some medazolam before rolling me into surgery, which helped me stay very calm before having to go into procedure. All my doctors were very gentle and understanding after I told them about this. You just need to tell them and they will help you. Please please schedule it 🖤 you got this. Maybe even when calling this schedule it tell them about your concern and they will make sure you are accommodated
Kidney stones are no joke, passing them out 3 to 4 times a month, more during the hot summer months. But ive learned to live with that, just gratefull that they are coming out by themself, although sometimes you feel like dying..........
I had my galbladder removed because a stone was blocking it from draining, I was rushed to emergency surgery due to the pain...in week 3 of my recovery a kidney stone blocked my kidney from draining...this was far worse than the galbladder...I thought I might die...two surgeries and at least one to go and I'm on my second stent...at worst it feels like my bladder is packed with steel wool...very uncomfortable..usually when I'm at work since my job as a reefer mechanic can be physically demanding...first round I peed blood every day all day long from light to very dark red...they got one stone out after 2 weeks...the second stent is much better but still irritating with any movement especially with my jeans on...hopefully one my surgery and then one more stent and I can get back into shape and salvage what's left of my summer...it sucks but it's doable.
Wow! Talk about a double whammy. I had gallstones and that was really painful. Kidney and gallbladder stones???? God bless. Hope you're doing well.
I have the stents since last thursday after my EsWL therapy in switzerland. In the beginning it hurts in the kidney area and the urether line burns. But today its okay. I have to remove the stent in 2 weeks.
I have for 4 weeks now … they will remove it im afraid …its painfull
@@bmwsincekid the have to give you anestehsia. Or painkillers when they will remove.
@@stellanebulapilot I see everywhere local anaesthesia what they give they dont put you to sleep
I have one in rn the crap is miserable!!! Not as bad as the pain of a kidney stone but constant pain which sucks
Had one put in Tuesday 11/12/24, 3 days so far and totally painless….have they improved that much or is the worst to come?
I had a 4mm stone removed right at the entrance of my bladder and it did not even bother me. They put a stent, but I wondering whether the stent just goes in the very last bit or all the way from the kidney. It is hurting quite a lot when I pee! Obviously, it could be that it is still swollen and it has nothing to do with stent... I don’t know!
The stent goes from the bladder to the kidney. common to have voiding symptoms with a stent. There are options, see your physician. Good luck!
Ok yes I have to agree with the doc having a stent makes it leagues better, though you have to deal with the constant need to pee when you don’t need to pee, or having to deal with feeling pee coming back up and down the stent as you sit or stand. It definitely helps a lot but from where I’m sitting I already had a bladder problem so this is nothing
Pain was excruciating… 11 out of 10, quite possibly the worst pain a human can endure (while passing urine that would also back up to kidney)
I had the stent put it because after having major surgery around my ureter. My ureter got nicked. By the following week I had torn my ureter just before it enters the bladder. I hurt all the time. Some days more than others. I have stage kidney disease. But the stent has caused other issue s. But the pain is ridiculous.
Yeah, I'm the 3rd that had the kidney punch type pain every time I went to the bathroom, I dread going to the bathroom. Good news is it's coming out tomorrow and I can finally heal and get back to a normal life.
I have my stone (3mm) removed few days ago with the stent. I pulled out the stent 3 days later (Dr orders) and it wasn't that bad just a funny feeling seeing a string type thing coming out of your body. I didn't experience and pain. What they don't tell you is 8 hours later I thought I was having kidney stones again because my left side was hurting. I don't know what it was hurting or if it was bladder spasm but so far today not really feeling any pain. When you pull the stent just go slow. This is from male point of view!!
I had my inserted on Tuesdays and I am in worse pain than when I had the stone. My stomach is so bloated and I cant poop! Im tempted to pull it out myself. 😢
is stant become a reason for blood i had my operation before 9 days now having blood in my urine yesterday
Just had mine inserted and when I say pain beyond pain I was so scared to use the restroom from pain, and the kidney spasms any relief I got was from sitting in the shower letting hot water hit my side
Just had a stent inserted (4 hours ago), its the second one in 5 years. Whilst I understand the need for them it doesn't make it anymore pleasant. I have one 13mm stone and three 2 - 3mm stones, the stent will stay in between two and four weeks then they will go in an blast the stones to bits and take the stent out, it will probably take two surgeries :-(. The pain in my kidney and bladder starts when about to start peeing, its soooo bad, once mid flow the pain eases somewhat but it has me doubling over whilst trying to pee ! my urine is like a red wine sometimes with a couple of clots although the clots are lessening. I`ll be paying more attention to my diet going forward that`s for sure. Lots and lots of water, 1 cup of tea with milk per day instead of 10 !!, no spinach (which I love), no beets, no rhubarb, no nuts . . all the stuff I like :-) anyway . .I'm of to the loo 😞
I'm having stents placed in both kidneys after my stone surgery and I'm honestly so nervous for them. My doctor said I'd probably be able to remove them at home but, what if something goes wrong? Also I'll be starting school after I have my surgery and I don't want to have discomfort all day
if you can't pull them at home I would call the urologist's office who placed them. We occasionally get some people who have a hard time doing it themselves and it is a quick appointment.
I currently have a stent because I have not one but two kidney stones one is 11 mm and the other is 15 and I have had to stand in for over a month I don't get my surgery done for another month and a week and then my urologist tells me that I'm going to have to leave the stand-in for an additional four weeks which Tally's four and a half months with the exact same stent and I was told that you can get an infection after 30 days. I NEED HELP!
I don't trust my urologist he likes compassion and I am absolutely terrified and yes I have medical insurance.
I have been in excruciating pain for the last 2 years.
The worst pain I've ever experienced having a stent in. Don't plan on being able to do anything. I was bedbound for 2 months. I was unable to walk.
It's not fun to remove it believe me,it has to be done slowly,but consistently,don't snail pace a stent removal if your removing it yourself,and definitely do not rush the removal,make sure before you remove your stent that you have emptied your bladder,urine can back up otherwise upon removal and that's more painful than any kidney stones you have ever had...it's not nice removing a kidney stent,get in the shower,take a deep breath or breathe through it,it can be removed in under 1 minute..peace out all👍👍 recommended time by eurologist after before removing is 7 days,drink loads of water, during this time,yes you will drown everybody on the titanic,but it helps to flush the lazered kidney stone pieces out..
Is there an alternative to doing this? I have a 5mm stone for about a month. I have no desire to do this. They can’t see the stones on X-ray so the vibration is out. So if anyone knows of other options I’d appreciate it
Did it today sitting in a tub of warm water. It was a double stent. Pulled one out at a time. No pain No blood. Freaked myself out for nothing.
Today removed my jj stent the pain was like a second(ok for me) ... But after few hours when you start to pee the pain its horrible seems like i got electrocuted(for a minute) in my p____while peeing 😢 in my life its 1st time that im scared to pee 😅
You're not kidding either, I can second that. I Dread peeing, right now I have the stent in and when I need to Pee I tell everyone I gotta go bleed because more often than not, I pee blood, nothing serious but damn is it painful in my bladder. I wouldn't wish this on my worst enemy! Kidney stones SUCK they SUCK SO BAD! Be mindful and drink water more than anything else you drink, maybe a soda a week, that's it! But for me, no more soda I'm going clean, water and juice is all I'm drinking until further notice!
@@Nitro_GamePlay actually it's our diet... Avoid eating ladyfinger, pumpkin, brinjal(egg plant) etc... This items are the ones a kidney stone patient should avoid(my Dr. advice me)...
Currently on my 6th week of having my stent and I’ve been to the ER 3 times due to being in agony with it. It honestly feels like I’m going to die everytime I need to go to the bathroom
I have been dealing with stage 4 endometriosis! Sadly it got to my kidney tube and since August I have stent. It is really painful to the point I pass out because of pain. This coming Monday I have a stent replacement surgery. I am not looking forward to it😭
That's horrible! I didn't know they could keep the stent in for that long! I feel for you.
@@twobrothers2887 Thank you for your reply. I actually and finally took my stent out after 6 months considering every 4 to 6 weeks exchange.
EVERY LIKE IS THANKS FOR TELLING ME THE TRUTH SO I DON'T MAKE A MISTAKE DECISION FOR MYSELF.