I am almost 3 weeks post op and writing from my phone. I have been back in the hospital since tuesday. I have a kidney stone. My surgeon said I got dehydrated and it decided to move out. I am waiting on the urologist to put a stint in and get it out. Its very painful but they are giving me strong meds. I just wanted to update y'all on how I'm doing. Ps. Kidney stones are not caused by the sleeve but by my old diet. Just happened to move when I got a little dry. Drink your fluids!

OMG... I totally know what you are going through. I have a history of kidney stones since I was 19 and I am 34 now. I have had stents placed in my ureters and several lithotripsies. I am on medication for them but had to stop taking them because of my new sleeve (8-9-11), I think I might have to wait for the swelling to go down before I will be able to swallow the pills. I know I have a few in my kidney that have not traveled down but I am scared they may decide any day without my medicine and me trying so hard to get the Fluid in each day to keep hydrated. I know the pain you are in and it is absolutely horrible!! I would not wish kidney stone pain on my worst enemy. I wish you the best of luck and it comes out quickly! Stay Strong

I am almost 3 weeks post op and writing from my phone. I have been back in the hospital since tuesday. I have a kidney stone. My surgeon said I got dehydrated and it decided to move out. I am waiting on the urologist to put a stint in and get it out. Its very painful but they are giving me strong meds. I just wanted to update y'all on how I'm doing. Ps. Kidney stones are not caused by the sleeve but by my old diet. Just happened to move when I got a little dry. Drink your fluids!

OMG... I totally know what you are going through. I have a history of kidney stones since I was 19 and I am 34 now. I have had stents placed in my ureters and several lithotripsies. I am on medication for them but had to stop taking them because of my new sleeve (8-9-11), I think I might have to wait for the swelling to go down before I will be able to swallow the pills. I know I have a few in my kidney that have not traveled down but I am scared they may decide any day without my medicine and me trying so hard to get the Fluid in each day to keep hydrated. I know the pain you are in and it is absolutely horrible!! I would not wish kidney stone pain on my worst enemy. I wish you the best of luck and it comes out quickly! Stay Strong

Hey! I just saw this post today! I dont know why I didnt get notification. I was sad that no one posted a response. I felt all alone in my kidney stone hell. I got my stent out wednesday and what a relief! I was bleeding really bad with it and hurting in my side. I have a family history of stones. I had never had one before this. I still have to stay super hydrated but I cant seem to. I had my surgery on 8/8. We are sleeve sisters! Please keep in touch! I am glad I found a buddy that I can relate to!

my goodness! I am so sorry to hear about the kidney stones and associated pain, but glad you are feeling much better. This is a fair warning to all of us new sleevers that we need to focis on hydration. Thank you for sharing your experience and I am so sorry for your pain, and truly wish you a continued, speedy recovery. Keep us updated!