Sunday morning I woke up around 3am in severe pain in my lower back and lower abdomen (right side only). I walked and walked the floors thinking it would eventually ease up..by 8am I broke down and went to the ER.. diagnosed with kidney stones and the scan shows that I have several more forming..My question is.. has anyone else had any problems with kidney stones after Gastric Sleeve surgery? I have NEVER had a kidney stone and I'm only 5 weeks post op..Thanks[emoji173]

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How is you water intake, not drinking enough could help cause them. When you pee, it should be a light yellow. At least that is what my nut told me

5'10 Sleeved 9/25/17 HW: 309 SW: 278
CW: 246 GW: 190

One of the side effects of a sleeve ... also gout .. I had 5 spells of gout .. I read from losing weight too fast .. water is the answer ...

How is you water intake, not drinking enough could help cause them. When you pee, it should be a light yellow. At least that is what my nut told me

5'10 Sleeved 9/25/17 HW: 309 SW: 278
CW: 246 GW: 190

I'm getting my 64 oz of water in a day..could I drink something to help clear them out? And stay OUT


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My buddy had his sleeve surgery 6 months ago, he has had problems with kidney stones from before the surgery. After the surgery it has gotten worse. One of the reason he forms stones is from protein, so I think he has condemned himself to a lifetime of problems, but he was over 400 lbs, so it was a lesser of 2 evils.

I am not trying to worry you, but kidney stones are a very serious problem, hopefully you will have a solution, but yes, water water water...

My wife has kidney stone issues (no bariatric surgery), I end up taking her to the ER at least once a year. This is once she is to the point that she can't keep anything down (so oral pain pills do not help), and IV pain meds are needed.

EDIT: You need to see a urologist. They will have you collect your stones as you pass them. They will be sent in for analysis, and they will tell you what foods to avoid, or minimize. For my wife, it is caffeine, broccoli, and a few other things. Everyone is different, so only a urologist can tell you after stone analysis. But all will tell you to maximize your water intake.

Edited November 2, 20178 yr by JT2002TJ

I had several bouts of kidney stones before surgery, none since.

If they turn out to be calcium stones have your parathyroid glands checked. That was my problem.