Long story short: I went to the ER just 5 days ago due to a large kidney stone. I had emergency surgery to break up the kidney stone and I ended up having to stay in the hospital for 1 night. My urologist also put in a stent that I'll have for 4 weeks. I get all of that.

But how in the world have I gained 18 pounds in 5 days (from kidney stone surgery)?!?!?!?!?! EIGHTEEN POUNDS!!!!!

And if that wasn't bad enough, I'm in a local Biggest Loser weight loss challenge that's been going on for 7 weeks where you can win $1,000 if you lose the most weight. I walked nearly 70 miles each week and closely monitored my food intake. I don't know if I would have won, but I was so happy with my progress. Unfortunately, the last weigh in is this week...and did I mention I'm up 18 pounds?!?!

I'm so disappointed.

how in the world do they treat a hole there?

I sure hope this is the turning point in your ordeal. I pray that you start feeling better every day!

I love you and am here for you during all your ups and downs!!

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Thank you. We've been through a lot these last few weeks. Hopefully things are looking up.

how in the world do they treat a hole there?

I honestly have no idea. I'm guessing it heals on its own.

I sure hope this is the turning point in your ordeal. I pray that you start feeling better every day!

I love you and am here for you during all your ups and downs!!

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Thank you. We've been through a lot these last few weeks. Hopefully things are looking up.

>how in the world do they treat a hole there?

I honestly have no idea. I'm guessing it heals on its own.

whatever you do - do NOT google it! I always google that stuff and it is surprising I'm not dead yet.

Hi everyone. Most of the water has come off, but I still feel like crud. I thought I would feel better after the water came off and the stent came out.

Still have no energy to walk or do much.

How does a guy go from walking up to 15 miles a day just 2 short weeks ago to feeling like he can't walk 15 yards? Uggghhh.

all that water could have messed with electrolytes or something. :-) I like the vitamin water zero, maybe give that a try. It was hard on your body to go through all that. If you're still draggin in a couple of weeks then that will be something to check on.

all that water could have messed with electrolytes or something. :-) I like the vitamin water zero, maybe give that a try. It was hard on your body to go through all that. If you're still draggin in a couple of weeks then that will be something to check on.

Thank you so much. You have been so kind and helpful. [emoji4]

I think too that your body has been through so much that it is just exhausted. I would just try to start over with the exercising increasing just a little bit each day. Once your body has recovered fully then I'm sure you will walking back to 15 miles again in no time.

For me often getting moving helps me move the sludgy feeling. However, I don't have a hole in my ureter. I don't push it. It's a balance between waking my body up and resting. You'll find your way!

I just passed another huge kidney stone!!! I thought I was past this. Grrrrr!!!

Edited April 8, 201610 yr by Fatty McFatster

Just had my sleeve done April 4 2016 didn't get out of hospital till the 7th of April

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I also have a follow up CT Scan on Monday to check on the hole in my ureter. While I'm there I'll give them this stone to run tests on.

I also have a follow up CT Scan on Monday to check on the hole in my ureter. While I'm there I'll give them this stone to run tests on.

Please be well this weekend and let us know what they say. that hole bothers me a bit. I am glad they're checking. your family must be beside themselves