I'm not sure if lapband/weight loss is the culprit but I've passed 7 kidney stones since my surgery in January 2013. Some were over 7mm's! Personally I think it's because I forget to drink now that I can't drink with meals and I'm no longer a diabetic! Anyone else experiencing problems with kidney stones?

I'm not sure if lapband/weight loss is the culprit but I've passed 7 kidney stones since my surgery in January 2013. Some were over 7mm's! Personally I think it's because I forget to drink now that I can't drink with meals and I'm no longer a diabetic! Anyone else experiencing problems with kidney stones?

Are you on a high protein/low carb diet? If so, you should have your doctor make sure the stones aren't from a build of Protein in your urine. I had that happen to me many years ago on Atkins and it's why I refuse to do the whole low carb thing now.

Several years back I was doing Adkins, and drinking a lot of Starbucks, and was not drinking much of anything as far as for hydration. Sure enough I developed a problem with kidney stones. So I think it would be a good idea to find out from your Dr. if they are from to much protein and/or dehydration. There are some disorders that can cause persistent passing of stones too. Your Dr.'s the only one that can really answer why your getting them so much. Good luck