Hello!!

I have had a leak and I am going through a lot with the sleeve. I am wanting to find someone who has been down or is currently going down this road. It's rough. I have been reaching out and receiving amazing support from other sleeved friends Dec Sleevers are nothing short of AMAZING!! I think it would be nice chat or text with someone who has been here.

Sannah I can't remember have you had a ct scan?

Hi!!

I love your new photo!! Your beautiful!!! How are you doing?

I have had several, 4 in the last two and a half months. The last 3 show no leak and several kidney stones in each kidney. Unfortunately the nasty surgeon knew about the stones and never told me, even when I complained about back/kidney pain and trouble peeing...

Best,

Sannah

I don't know why they are waiting for the results of that urine test before they break up the stones. I had the same test. I collected all my urine in 2 huge containers and they sent it away. It took forever for the results to come back. In the mean time, I went to day surgery, and he blew up the stones with ultra sound and the pain was gone immediately. He said I would not feel them passing because they were now smaller than grains of sand. I was so happy not to be peeing blood anymore! I went home in a few hours feeling 100% better.

I still have a kidney stone in my left kidney. So far, it's not growing or trying to pass.

My urologist said it's very common for WLS patients to get kidney stones. He doesn't know why.

I don't know why they are waiting for the results of that urine test before they break up the stones. I had the same test. I collected all my urine in 2 huge containers and they sent it away. It took forever for the results to come back. In the mean time' date=' I went to day surgery, and he blew up the stones with ultra sound and the pain was gone immediately. He said I would not feel them passing because they were now smaller than grains of sand. I was so happy not to be peeing blood anymore! I went home in a few hours feeling 100% better.

I still have a kidney stone in my left kidney. So far, it's not growing or trying to pass.

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Hi!

I wish I knew. It's down right miserable. The pain comes and goes. I generally end up in fetal position wishing I weren't around anymore. The narcotics take the edge off the pain.

Sounds like the surgery is nice. Did you have a stent in place after words?

I was told all this pain is because the stones are moving. Moving around inside my kidneys and maybe into my ureters.

What a great relief to hear that the ones in your left kidney aren't growing. But don't you need to get rid of them?

My goodness sounds like you received immediate relief!! I have been having this pain for over a month. My next appointment is on the 13th. It's a lot of suffering to endure. At this appointment I will learn of my treatment options.

You filled up two container during your 24 collection? Holy moly!!! I must be having more problems than I thought!! I am having troubles peeing. Yesterday I was able to pee twice!! I kept trying but no luck. Today I peed the most I have in a long time I had 30oz out put. I consumed 80oz water/liquid.

Best,

Sannah

There is no stent used for the breaking up of the stones. There is no cutting at all just ultra sound waves to break up the stones. They just place the machine behind your back and send the waves into your kidneys. That's when they are reduced in size.

That way they are small enough to pass without pain or getting lodged.

With the size of your stones, they will most likely get lodged. Google passing 6mm stones.

In my case I waited too many days and they lodged in my ureter blocking my kidney. Surgery was preformed and yes they use a stent but it is NOT the type of stent u had for a leak. It is a tiny tiny tube flexible and it's placed inside your ureter not your urethra to help it stay open to flush your kidneys it can not be felt while it is i place. It only stays in 5 days and is painless. Even the removal is painless. I was so thankful for that surgery.

And the shockwave procedure it a breeze and instant relief and success in passing.

Yikes. I am feeling fearful after reading everything. The relief sounds nice!! I wonder why the nephrologist said I can pass the stones? Based in what you say it doesn't seem that I can. Scary.

It seems like you are going to have to be an advocate for yourself and ask your dr why these steps have not been taken.

I believe you need to be seen in the ER for a ultrasound scan and they will contact your doctor . If he has suggested you go then that is where you should be... You really are suffering needlessly. Please call your dr and/or head to the ER

It was through the ER that I got set up for the procedures.

Praying for you!

-Lisa

Talked to the nephrologist today.

She said I can pass stones this size. She asked tons of questions and told me this is all normal. She told me when to go to the ER.

I drank 56oz today so far

Peed 7oz so far

Threw up twice.

This evening my pain is not bad. Seems to have stayed away for a while. Dr is a little concerned about my low urine out put.

That's why I asked if you had a ct scan so they can see the size of the stones and see if they are blocking your output... I don't see how the "kind"of stones matter right now as much as the size..it's just confusing to me

Oh I thought you had said your stones were 1/4 inch.

I get threads confused.

Did she scan you to make sure your ureters are clear?

Any size stone can lodge into your ureter kidney or bladder because they are spikey like porcupines

Goodness Sannah, I apologize that I have not kept up. I rarely come on this site any more, but pls know I am thinking and praying for your recovery. Best of luck (and NO MORE PAIN!). xx

Oh I thought you had said your stones were 1/4 inch.

I get threads confused.

Did she scan you to make sure your ureters are clear?

Any size stone can lodge into your ureter kidney or bladder because they are spikey like porcupines

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Hi Lisa,

No, you are right about size. But the dr said I can pass them. Does this seem odd to you?

Last ct I had no obstruction. Doesn't mean this didn't change.

I have been told everything I am experiencing is normal. To keep comfortable with medication.

I am trying to eat dinner. I hope it stays down. I have not eaten much today and what I did eat so far didn't stay in. Odd since my pain isn't too bad today. It's running about 5-6 on the pain scale. It gets to be like a 25 (off the chart) when it's bad.

Best,

Sannah

I'm not Lisa but I think that seems really odd! You sound like you need another CT scan!

That's why I asked if you had a ct scan so they can see the size of the stones and see if they are blocking your output... I don't see how the "kind"of stones matter right now as much as the size..it's just confusing to me

Hi Laura,

I hope your doing good.

The last ct scan was clear of obstruction. That doesn't mean things are still the same. I was told I only pass one stone at a time. This is going to be a long road.

I am trying to get some dinner down. Currently my heart is racing. Pain is bearable at a 5-6 on the pain scale.

I am going to law down again.

Goodness Sannah' date=' I apologize that I have not kept up. I rarely come on this site any more, but pls know I am thinking and praying for your recovery. Best of luck (and NO MORE PAIN!). xx[/quote']

Thank you kindly.

Hi Sannah

I was trying to figure out what size would a 1/4 inch stone be in mm

I'm horrible with math but this is what I found for some information

If stones grow to sufficient size (usually at least 3 millimeters (0.12 in)) they can cause obstruction of the ureter. Ureteral obstruction causes postrenal azotemia and hydronephrosis (distension and dilation of the renal pelvis and calyces), as well as spasm of the ureter. This leads to pain, most commonly felt in the flank (the area between the ribs and hip), lower abdomen, and groin (a condition called renal colic)