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12. Did they put you in that machine

Tue Aug 26, 2025, 10:19 AM

Aug 26

that blasts kidney stones before admitting you for surgery? It uses sound waves to break the stone into smaller bits that can be passed.

Maybe that option wasn't available or it didn't work in your case?

Any history of kidney stones in your family that you're aware of?

I already got the immunization for shingles. Wish there was one for kidney stones. I'd get that shot too!

Get well, Aristus!

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Underwent surgery for my kidney stones yesterday. Still recovering. [View all] Aristus Aug 26 OP

Get well snowybirdie Aug 26 #1

I'm trying. Aristus Aug 26 #3

I hope you recovery is quick and goes well. Walleye Aug 26 #2

Here's hoping it never happens to you. Aristus Aug 26 #5

I did the sound wave thing sitting in a big tub. multigraincracker Aug 26 #34

Oh no. Hang in there, Aristus! Diamond_Dog Aug 26 #4

That's sweet, Diamond Dog. Thank you. Aristus Aug 26 #7

AZO took care of most of my urinary pain Submariner Aug 26 #6

Ah! A fellow sufferer. Aristus Aug 26 #8

Be well, my friend. Relax and take it easy. debm55 Aug 26 #9

I will. Aristus Aug 26 #11

My husband has a history of kidney stones Ritabert Aug 26 #10

Did they put you in that machine True Dough Aug 26 #12

No. Because of the location of the stones, they couldn't go with external Aristus Aug 26 #14

If I remember corectly stag horn kidney stones are not a good candidate for Lithotripsy..They get hung up in there mitch96 Aug 26 #29

Oh golly, a basket procedure - I've had one of those and holy cow it sucked! ms liberty Aug 26 #35

I remember describing the stent removal as 'disconcerting'. Aristus Aug 26 #37

Be nice to yourself Marthe48 Aug 26 #13

The most relaxing, hypnotic piece I've ever heard Aristus Aug 26 #15

Maybe you can find it for your comfort Marthe48 Aug 26 #19

Ughh! Poor you! Ocelot II Aug 26 #16

I can't even begin to imagine what it must be like for an airline pilot Aristus Aug 26 #21

It can be career-ending, not to mention painful, if it keeps recurring. Ocelot II Aug 26 #33

I hope you feel better soon, Aristus! MIButterfly Aug 26 #17

Very kind, thank you! Aristus Aug 26 #22

Wishing you a quick recovery Aristus. Hope you livetohike Aug 26 #18

Yikes! Good luck for a speedy recovery. I've passed one and did not enjoy it. surfered Aug 26 #20

Really? Passing it is the best part. Aristus Aug 26 #25

Wishing you a speedy recovery but take it easy. question everything Aug 26 #23

Much love and good vibes to you Aristus! OldBaldy1701E Aug 26 #24

Heal well malaise Aug 26 #26

So sorry to hear... here is another peaceful musical journey for your recovery jmbar2 Aug 26 #27

❤️ underpants Aug 26 #28

I can certainly feel for you! I hope you feel better soon woodsprite Aug 26 #30

A frequent flyer for kidney stones? Ugh! I can't even imagine! Aristus Aug 26 #32

Get well. cachukis Aug 26 #31

Gracious! I feel your pain (two bouts myself). I hope you feel better and really hope you don't LoisB Aug 26 #36

Very kind, thank you. Aristus Aug 26 #38

This message was self-deleted by its author Mosby Aug 26 #39

Hang in there.....it's all good or it should be soon. Happy thoughts, positive vibes, and healing wishes. a kennedy Aug 26 #40

Thank you. Aristus Aug 27 #42

Here's hoping Wednesday morning is finding you feeling at least a bit better. 3catwoman3 Aug 27 #41

A little. Aristus Aug 27 #43

I'm so sorry! I hope you feel better soon. Stents are the worst! HeartsCanHope Aug 28 #44

Thank you. Aristus Aug 28 #45