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PCNL Surgery...Any advice greatly recieved.

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Steph9283
Steph9283

I am due to go in for this op shortly for 19mm(prob bigger now)stone.

I have had other surgery for stones but never this.

Obviously i know what they are going to do and that its far more invasive than other methods.

Have read so much conflicting advise about how long in hospital/recovery time/pain management.

Again im not daft and no if im in pain ill take meds..!!

Was just wondering if theres anyone out there thats had this done in the last year or so and how you got on.

Im self employed so not easy to take much time of work.

Ive always tended to plod on through the pain and hoping i can get back to work asap.

Any advice would be much appreciated.

Thanks..

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  • jay24255
    jay24255 Steph9283

    Posted

    I had the surgery last year after so much pain etc. I was in hospital for the day and went home in the evening. However you can only do this if you have people to look after you as you cannot do normal things for a week or so and you cannot lift heavy stuff like shopping for 3months. Hope this helps.
    • Steph9283
      Steph9283 jay24255

      Posted

      Many thanks for your info.

      Doesnt sound to bad then,ill just be glad to get it done now.

      Booked in for 26/10........Bring in on...!!!

  • erika96170
    erika96170 Steph9283

    Posted

    I had the surgery in this August. I was in hospital 9 days, because of my IBS. So yours will be much sorter then mine, don't worry. My surgery was almost 3 hours, everything went well. They took out every stone pieces from my kidney. I had the drainage tube coming out of  my kidney, but a week after they put in a stent, because of the swollen bit betwen my kidney and bladder. I was very happy with the stent, no pain, just bit of discomfort. 3 weeks later they removed the stent without any pain. I'll se my surgeon next week, this will be the first controll since I left the hospital. Good luck with your surgery! Get well soon! Let me know, how is it going smile

    • erika96170
      erika96170 Steph9283

      Posted

      That's not good news..... So sorry about that!!! Hope tomorrow will be ok. Good Luck, and let us know! smile

    • Steph9283
      Steph9283 erika96170

      Posted

      Hi

      I was very fortunate that when i was put under they found that the stone had moved just enough for them to break and remove through the bladder.Had a stent in for a month (which ive had many times)this time it was very bad and when i saw my urologist last week i told him im never having another one again...!!!

      Glad all stones have gone for time being....Long may it last...

      Are you well and stone free?...

    • john53333
      john53333 Steph9283

      Posted

      Hi

      Pleased it went well for you.Them stents are nasty thingssmile

    • Steph9283
      Steph9283 john53333

      Posted

      They certainly are,had many before but this one was something else....!!!

      Hope all is well with you...

    • erika96170
      erika96170 Steph9283

      Posted

      Hi, I'm glad to hear that, does the procedure painful? I had one PCNL last august, so I don't know about other procedures. Hope you won't need another stent. smile I 've got one very small stone in my right kidney, but last time when I saw the doctor, it was very hard to see my stone. We will see on the summer, when I need to go to the controll. All the best for you, and I hope, you never have another stone again!!! smile

    • john53333
      john53333 Steph9283

      Posted

      Im not too bad at the minute had my 6 monthly check up last week. It seems i have about 6 or 7 small stones starting to develop. Fortunately there to small to cause me any problems and may just pass.

       

  • danilovepink
    danilovepink Steph9283

    Posted

    Hello,

    I am so relieved to have found this post and to hear others experiences with this procedure. I am 34 years old and just recently found out by CT scan that I have a rare kidney case with many large stones. My options are either to completely remove my kidney or try PCNL which will have to be done at least 3-5 times. I'm scared out of my mind! But I am somewhat relieved to know that others have had this done more than once and the procedure is not too painful. Thank you for sharing your stories.

    • Steph9283
      Steph9283 danilovepink

      Posted

      Hello.....

      In the end i didnt have the pcnl done which i was grateful for.Having spoken to many others about it i have found out that its quite straight forward,obviously as with any invasive surgery you need to heal and take a little time off but im sure youll be fine and wish you lots of luck.

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