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Hey Everyone. I had a stent put in for kidney stones, it was in for a few days. It did have a string on the end. I had it removed today. No need to be anxious at all. Removal was quick and painless.
Thank GOD. ME TOO. Every single day I had it in was torture. I had the urgency to go and spasms and razor blade feelings. The removal HURT and burned and hours later I feel like someone kicked me in my left kidney which is where it was removed. I never. Ever. Ever. Want a stent again.
@@phaloolahskyI currently have it in my body and the worst thing about it is the constant need to go to the toilet. I cannot do any physical activity without feeling like im gonna piss myself. Will this complication end after the stent is removed from my body?
I had a stent placed after kidney stone removal, I barely feel it and it doesn't affect me very much. It doesn't feel any worse than a tampon or a menstrual cup, you can feel that it's there but it's not an issue. I'm having it removed in a few days. Good luck to the other people who have to go through this! Update: I had my stent removed, it was quick and painless, it only hurts when you pee but after a while you're back to normal!
@@kimistryyy_ it wasn't surgery, i was just at the doctor's office, i wasn't even numb, they just removed it very quickly and it was done. It hurt for an hour or so but after that it was back to normal and my kidneys are good. (The stint was placed with surgery, I was under epidural so I couldn't feel it but I was awake the whole time)
Hi everyone, I had my stent removal after kidney stone surgery today, believe me it takes hardly 40-60 seconds...pain is not like unbearable, I would rate it 3/10...don't be anxious..have trust on your Dr....
I had a stent placed after surgery and the pain has been really intense. Horrible lower back pains and muscle spasms. Looking forward to having stent removed.
Hello everyone , Yesterday i got my stent removed that was after 10 days of my kidney stone cystoscopy operation. I was really worried after reading the comments here but it was not much of a problem at all. The local anesthetic jelly is applied only at that time some minor pain occurs... after that while removing the stent just take deep breathes and relax don’t concentrate on the stent... it will be removed in no time . After that for 2-3 times your urine will ejaculate some blood vessels and clots... and you’ll be absolutely ok after that. No need to worry at all.
@@anujsharma9277 hi ... did you consult your doctor about it? I was rather feeling a bit relaxed after getting it out.:. Maybe because of the anes.... you should consult the doctor
I have CKD stage 3 had been in most in and out of hospital and theatre 3 years even urethral stents and JJ stents it’s absolutely hell . It’s now 4 months with these stents in and I cry almost daily
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 immensely even just 3 hours later. Good luck guys, it's really not that bad.
i had my stent inserted in me for 2 weekes, i peed bloody urine, but as for pain there was none, i was able to go about with my normal life as usual, this was after i underwent PCNL and ESWL as well for the huge stone found in me, thanks to my medical team in Pretoria,SA which was lead by Dr Voster and Prof Johan Venter
I had the stent put during my surgery(ureteroscopy and lithotripsy) it was under ga.. So i wasnt even conscious.. It was day before yesterday.. Today also ive blood in my urin.. There is pain when i pee.. Thats cuz urin moves upwards to the kidney since the sphincters are always open now.. It really hurts.. Still i can manage it.. Now my tension is the removal of stent🥺. Removal of foleys catheter from penis itself was horrible.. How about the long stent starting from kidney thenn!!!🥲🥺🥺🥺
I had this done twice, both under general and boy let me tell you it’s excruciating, it’s literally worse than passing a stone in my perspective. Which is weird because I have a high pain tolerance.. My second time around I have a string & I’m not at all ready for it to be pulled out.
How long was your stent in? I got one put in yesterday after stone removal and I get it out next Thursday. I’m nervous. They said no general anesthesia or anything for the procedure.
I can’t tolerate a stent. I wish mine had a string. Just had an impacted 15 mm taken out and don’t have my stent removed for 4 more days. I’m literally living hell right now. These drs think everyone is an addict so I can’t get pain meds. I can’t even function. I keep daydreaming about shoving something up there and pulling it out myself. This is abuse leaving people like this with no pain meds. Never again.
I had my first stent inserted 4 months ago, taking aside my bad reaction to anesthesia post-surgery, I was in a lot of pain right after the surgery. It was a day care procedure but they kept me overnight. I passed blood in urine the first hours post surgery and following days were OK provided I drank plenty of water. 5 days ago they were due to remove my stent with gel, but couldn't because of a lot stones around the stent (caused the by the stent). I had a procedure yesterday with laser (general anesthesia) to remove the stones and stent but unfortunately not all stones could be removed. Stent was removed, new one put in (this time I felt fine after the surgery with very clear urine the next hours) and hopefully in 2 weeks a repeat procedure to remove stent and remaining stones. Having a stent put in can be a different experience for all but for me it was not a nice one due to the stones (I actually had no stone before having a stent, they put a stent to help with the diagnosis of upj obst). I'm only worried about the calculi formation in my body and whether and when they will all be taken out with no long lasting repercussions on my body.
I have one too its done a week back itself but today I'm feeling a lot of pain.. I'm thinking this is because I'm not drinking a lot of water. is their any problem if we don't drink lots of water?? Sorry sis/bro I'm not good at English
@@Dexjinn if you're still in a lot of pain it's best to talk to your doctor. But for sure you need /have to drink a Lot of water to help with the process. Having a stent in can cause calculi formation so best to keep hydrated always and to ask your doctor the best diet to avoid calculi. I'm now drinking 2ltrs minimum a day of water and following a strick diet recommended by my doctor. Good luck
Had my stent removed yesterday, it was horrible, not so much painful, it’s a sensation I can’t describe, the most painful parts were when the gel was injected down the urethra and when the camera went bast the prostate, other than that it was just very uncomfortable, the real pain is when your first pee after, that burning sensation was ungodly, it eased through the day the more I peed, I feel completely fine today tho, it’s not a very nice procedure but the pain is very very tolerable
Was admitted to hospital on New Year’s Day, the pain of my kidney made my blood pressure exert 200/can’t remember but I remember the other quote but the paramedic in the ambulance was surprised and worried, I can’t recall what happened then but I remember waking up being told that I had a kidney stone 2.2 x 1.4 mm in my right, I was then transported to another hospital that had a Urology Specialist Department, They worked on my Ureter tube installing the bypass and sent me home after 24 hours, the only thing that went bad is that I had a bad infection straight after that made me feel pain every time I took a piss, I’ve got my next operation in 3 days and can’t wait to get back to work, being bed bound sucks
I know a lot of people didn't get bothered by the stent much but man was it different for me I just had mine removed a couple of hours ago and I really didn't expect this instant relief. Only people in the same boat would understand how good it feels to finally have a somewhat normal bathroom experience and what un underrated experience it is. Yeah it hurts when I pee but it's nothing compared to what I had to endure for almost 2 months with that damned stent . Can't wait to get back to the gym and get my life back on track. Happy day .
@@hussainamir2138 I had it removed under general anaesthesia at 8 am and I was home by noon . Don't worry you'll feel so much better once they get it out .
@@sunnnnyboyy actually according to my treating physician he said people on protein supplements are prone to forming uric acid stones which I had. So yeah XD Went down to two scoops of whey a day instead of 5
IF YOU HAVE A PAIN WHILE PEEING TRY THIS: WORKED FOR ME MALE 30 WITH SEVERE PAIN WHILE PEEING WAS TO STANDING, BEND LEG ON THE SIDE OF STENT COMPLETLY IN THE KNEE AND ELEVATE IT AS HIGH AS YOU CAN, AND LEAN TO THE SIDE OPPOSITE TO THE STEM, IT IS DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN AND TO REACH TOILET BOWL SO BETTER USE SOME KIND OF BOTTLE. Pain is caused by the urine reflux to the kidney whitch irritates it, bending the leg partially block this from happening
I had removed my DJ stent today, (after kidney stone URSL surgery) Just small pain while removing stent...but big issue is while passing urine getting pain with blood for 3 to 4 times of passing urine
It's been almost 3 weeks since I had my stent inserted. Nothing but pain in the back and abdomen and still peeing blood. Supposed to get a phone call from my doc today on when I get my bladder stones and stent taken out. Can't wait til this is over. Why did I consent to this I don't know. My kidney and bladder stones weren't causing any pain at all.
My son had to get surgery after he had the laser crush as the Uretra was cut with the stone near his prostate & bladder & a stent put inside him after the doc had to repair it , but he went last friday to remove ithe stent & had to be sent home with it in him still as he began to bleed , since then he in a lot of pain & fever at nights especially & not feeling well as he was before he went in to get it removed ,,, we are confuse & scared for him now , l wish he can be helped soon
It was annoying feeling having the stent inside, specially while making pee and after. And most of the time having the stent inside you feel like going to the toilet most of the time. Waiting for my next kidney laser. I hope everything will be alright.
I've done this a few days ago by cystoscopy..I was told that won't be painfull...To be honest, it hurts like hell... I'll never forget this torture without any anesthesia :(
@@nancylittle7699 they do inject some numbing gel into you ,the actual pulling out of the stent was the uncomfortable bit ,its not unbearable pain it's a very unusual pain but it is over fast ,sorry if I scared you ...good luck with it :) x
@@jutwilton7363 they? I had to remove mine after 3 days as instructed by the doctor. This was after surgery to remove a 1 cm stone and other smaller stones. Safe to say I started to eat much healthier foods and drink plenty of water. Never again !
@@claudiocorleone7856 yes I had mine removed at the hospital ,I have also started to look after myself better,healthier food and drink ,exercise, not an experience I want to have to through again:/
i am no medical person but speak from patient view, for big stone they opt for PCNL, for minor stone they can choose either ESWL (radiation method) or DJ Stent, these are also size dependant
If I am going to get the lipt so they can zap a 4.5mm stone and its in the left distal of the ureter, can the Dr do the procedure without placing a stent?
Likely not. Before you have your procedure you should ask the dr how they plan to treat your pain because some of these urologists are straight up cruel and will let you suffer. Make sure they will offer you adequate narcotic pain meds for your pain if you end up being in pain. Ask beforehand and don’t be afraid to call patient relations because it’s straight up abuse in my opinion. I can’t tolerate a stent. They are worse than the stone for me. I just had a 15mm and they placed a stent around it. I went an entire month with no pain meds and these urologists were really accusing me of seeking pain meds. Of course I was. I was in ridiculous pain. If they aren’t willing to treat you with narcotics (only if you need them) make sure you “know a guy.” If you catch my drift.
I was stented seven months ago, with the stent being removed within three months. But because of the corona, I'm already waiting 7 months and I don't know how much longer I'll wait. But it's getting worse and worse day by day
Try to get it removed as sson as possible. The more you wait there is a change calculi forming around the stent and then it can be difficult to remove. I have got stent removed four times in span of 10 years. Just assure you it's not as painful as it sounds, anxiety kills you more than actual pain. Just keep your body as relaxed as possible when they remove the stent, the more relaxed you'll keep your body while the procedure the more fast and easy removal will be. It is little uncomfortable but it's surely painless
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 know this has been a long time ago but not safe to keep postponing I did and landed me in hospital over 70+ days had to be intubated, trachea and feeding tube. Learn to walk again.
Had my stand removed 3 day’s ago. Pain is 8/10. Surgery time: 4-5 min. Pain killer : 0. ( no pain killer given ) burning time no bleeding ( in my case ) 4 hours boring only toilet time. Bigger stones coming out with no pain 👍🏻. 1mm size. Good luck. And have some pain killer before go to remove the stand . That’s what I had.
It is 12 days since my stent is removed. I feel little discomfort and heaviness at my back. Is it normal. If so for how many days? Is there any food restrictions after the stent removal ?
@Avinash Mehra sir pls apna no send kare mera yesterday hi surgery hue he 15mm ka stone tha urine wali nali mei but abhi kidney mei 2mm ke stone he woh dr ne remove nahi kiye
Hi everyone! Can someone tell me please,why JJ stent can stop working? Kinda something stuck inside. Im asking for my mother. Any answer is more then welcome!!!🙏🙏🙏 Thank u ! God bless u all!
You do feel stent inside body, it's little uncomfortable but surely not very bad. If in case it is becoming painful then you can ask urologist for some painkillers. Keep drinking good amount of water and drinking fresh lime water and coconut water also helps.
I have one already for 2 months and I still haven't been able to get it out because I don't have medical or insurance, I don't know how much that job will cost
So how do I flush the stones out or how cani fix a UTI infection because it’s making me not work or do anything anymore I just keep peeing multiple times a day I can’t do anything please how do I flush stones out of my kidneys or how do I fix this uti infection
Hi everyone, I was operated for kidney stone a month ago and the Stent is supposed to removed on June 29th, 2021. I'm worried and afraid for going through the procedure. 😓
I just had my kidney stent removal 4 hours ago.....I was so scared that I told the doctors to give me general anesthesia ( ofc they don't give me😅)...but trust me ...the procedure itself is not that bad :).........they put a gel into the bladder to numb the area and then they just pulled the stent out in less then 5 sec. ,... So don't worry and relax 🙂💪
I just had my DJ stent extracted earlier this afternoon. I can say that the procedure is not that painful, although I suggest to make sure you empty your bladder first before the procedure as you will not be wearing any foley catheter. I didn’t know my bladder was full until the stent was removed because I felt the urge to urinate. It took me seconds before I can actually pass my urine. I felt the relief afterwards.😂
Hubby got stent now. He had Ct scan 2020 feb- 1st stone 4.3mm stone in which he passed it- was v painful; 2nd stone-8mm -advised laser lithotripsy which didn’t happen til 3 days ago 26th June. June 18,2021 - had blood in urine and back pain. (We think he passed the stone) June 24,2021 - had xray. Haven’t seen radiologic findings. (We think surgeon had not seen this report) I have asked surgeon these: -is stone still same size, has it grown bigger? -are there any other stones aside from that one? -is stone still in the same position as to where it was? Surgeon answered not confidently. No direct answer. However, when he had the procedure, no stone was found. Surgeon said he had a look and dye was also put in for clearer view. In short operation was done for nothing really. Question: 1.) In your opinion, did the stone pass? 2.) Was the surgeon negligent to his practice by having the procedure without stone. Do you think the surgeon failed to look at the latest xray? He said answers very vaguely. What are your opinion guys? We need to check latest xray findings and then we might complain as we think the operation was unecessary should he check latest xray...?? Or is this a negligent case that we should fight about for future parients??
so waht is the purpose of the stent? Is it so you can empty your bladder without pain or to remove the stone? How does it actually help remove the stone?
Guys help me out a little had my djstent put in left ureter 2 days ago I'm suffering from gross hematuria right now doctor said it's normal medications are going it will be removed after 3 weeks . Any1 here are or had the same conditions like pain cramps while urinating sometimes uneasy feeling plus burning sensation
I am having this procedure done Friday to remove a kidney stone. I am having the laser surgery so the stent placement is what I’m most worried about. I’m starting to wonder if I should even have the stent. Any advice? I’ve never had any kind of surgical procedure done except for getting my tonsils out when I was 5 (which I barely remember).
I had it placed 32w pregnant without any anesthesia … it was very painful and traumatic … is it possible to have anesthesia (pregnant) for the placement? I was told that is it not that painful that I would need it (I can not imagine going throught it one more time)
My dad has done dj stenting become of kidney infection ,it's about 2 weeks ago.but still he is facing discomfort in the stented part,why it's happening
Those who suffer stents and stones be careful. I almost died last time I got an infection spent 70+ days in hospital had to be ibtubated have a trachea and feeding tube learn to walk again. Just please be careful.
Those who have done kidney laser operations, after the surgery, until the stent inside you does not open, you don't eat and drink watermelon, pineapple, lemon juice, malta juice, you can drink just water. coconut juice and sugarcane juice, i know about this because i have done operations thanks
It doesn’t. It expands the ureter so stones can pass more freely if they’re small enough and so that the ureter will be bigger for bigger stones that need to be laser blasted and broken up and pulled out.
I had stone 10mm in right I take laser treatment Right now stent is in my kidney I can't feel it that there's a stent After putting stent it's normal to occur pain while pee Doctors will remove stent after 3 weeks
A mí solo me duraron 24hiras los catéter doble j pero me sacaron varias piedras y estoy mejor las tuvieron que hacer piedritas y gracias a Dios 🙏 que ya estoy mejor
@@GuadalupeGonzalez-yl3dd El dolor de piedras es horrible; pero también leo a muchos aquí que quedan con dolor después de sacarlas. Pero veo que tu experiencia no ha sido tan mala. Dios te bendiga mucho! Y sigas recuperándote !
@@mangotwiss hola si mi recuperación fue muy rápida y mi cirugía fué vaginal al principio no sentía dolor porque me anestesiaron de la cintura para abajo y así maniobraron con el láser, pero después de que me sacaron las piedras no podía orinar y me pusieron un analgésico y fué un gran alivió el poder hacer pipí,me dolió ése rato más que cuando tuve a mis hijos,el primero fué parto normal y el segundo cesárea pero ese dolor de no poder orinar fué horrible,le dije al urólogo que si mis piedras eran de cantera porque soy de Zacatecas jajaja 🤣 gracias por tú atención y también que Dios te bendiga 🙏
@@GuadalupeGonzalez-yl3dd gracias a ti por compartir! Si tuvieras que decirle alguien que va para este procedimiento que hubieras querido saber tú, cuál sería?
Prakhar , be careful with your diet , today everything is artificial and A1 , ie biologically transformed (BT), find out what is type of renal stones , whether it is calcium , potassium, crystalite or any other and follow a diet pattern reducing those types , beware ,kidney function is more important, don't play , fix yourself on a regular exercise schedule to remove waste , go for leafy vegetable diet , and drink sufficient amount of water , only when you feel thirsty ,
@@usmanarshad4105 may be a day or two just for observation purposes, please be careful about your diet , low sodium , low fat , healthy diet , don't play with your kidneys , it's a costly game to play with , removing dj stent won't be painful
I know someone who's had a stent inserted because the kidney stone was too big to pass. They are due for another operation to remove the stent and kidney stones but he's had to wait until the new year because of Covid-19 even though the operation is 3 weeks overdue. Any advice before the operation?
Drink a ton of water before your first urination after the operation. I've been for the standard removal through the front, shockwave lithotripsy and a nephrolithotomy. Nephrolithotomy is the most painful by far and usually only a last case scenario when the stones are massive. In total I've had 5 operations and need to go for the 6th soon as the previous was unsuccessful.
@Josh I know that all to well. I almost died in Oct they did Stent replacement and litho- and right after surgery was septic after 70+ days intubated trachea feeding tube learning to walk again was finally home now I have peice of Stent hanging out was told to pull it if it's lime or flouresent green
I have a 12 mm stone that got a Double J stent on it and let me tell you a stent is no bargain, it hurt like hell when I got up and I was bleeding and peeing out clots before days maybe five. I have to go next week to finally get the stone blasted and then hopefully get the stent removal get a few days after that. This is nothing you want in your life trust me
I had a 1.5CM stone that they had to make an incision in my back to remove. That recovery plus the STENT and today the removal of the stent has been one of the worst experiences in my life.
Sometimes you go home the same day but only if it's done in the morning. Otherwise, you only need to stay one night in the hospital. You'll have a burning sensation when you pee but it's tolerable. It'll likely take a few weeks until you're fully recovered, though. Even so, some discomfort can remain until they remove the stent... Ask your doctor about painkillers.
I just had surgery done yesterday to removed kidney stones from kidneys and i wasn’t aware they would be putting a stent in there. I was fine an hour after my surgery right after that hour I was in excruciating pain. I was there till about 12am and still in pain. They finally pit me to sleep because nothing helped. I got sent home and told to call my doctor If I was still in pain. And of course they sent meds again! I’m so tired of all the hard core pain meds that seems to nothing help! I was told I supposed to be in pain until stent is removed
@@nannizz156 it doesn't actually until it is removed .the pain will decrease but after removing it the pain will go completely (I removed it after 3 weeks )
I had it when I was 7 , I don't remember If it hurts or not when u put it , but when I removed it , I didn't feel any pain (I remember I went home at the same day)
My husband just had a stent in for over 3 weeks he was under anesthetic when it was put in and when it was taken out. But he had to have another stent put in after the stone was removed and he has to pull it out himself, it is attached to a string.
@@mohammadsalemeh6133 Thank you so much Mohammed!. My friend luckily passed the three or four stones on his own but I will pass your experience on to him. I don't think he wanted to do it anyway, He just drank a lot of water and apple cider vinegar. Have a great day!.
For all who have questions i had my stent placed on sunday and its been two days now, the pain feels crampy (im a female) there was a little pain starting to pee after but they gave meds for it for the surgery they did use anesthesia and my kidney stone 7mm long im supposed to have swcond surgery because doctor does not believe id be able to pass it on my own i have my follow up next week to see what he decides
I've had 2 surgeries removing stones. There will be some pain if you have to have it lasered out. They'll put a stent back in for a week or two. Then remove it. Piece of cake.