Massive Stone
Stone Fighter #857783May 16, 2026👁️ 2.8k❤️ 181- Strategy
- Patient journey
Hi all!
I (29F) was just discharged from the hospital after being admitted for severe pain (truly at some points worse than when I was in labor).
Got a CT scan and found out I have been building an absolute unit of a stone at 23mm. Currently have a stent in and then will be going to see a specialist soon about PCNL surgery.
In 2 days in with the stent and I am having feeling much better, just wondering from others who have had a stent, do you ever not notice it? Or is there always just a bit of an uncomfortable sensation until it’s removed?
Also…
Those who had the PCNL surgery, how was recovery?
Comments (4)
Stone Fighter #267B42Apr 28, 2026I just had a stent put in this morning for two stones blocking my right kidney whilst visiting family in the UK. I’ve had loads, most people find them uncomfortable but that’s it. You just read horror stories on here as the majority have nothing to report. I’ve had 7 PCNLs, recovery has improved over the years. As an added bonus of the day for me, I found I also have a very large staghorn stone in the lower pole of my left kidney with the upper pole full too. So another PCNL is in my future...
Stone Fighter #E224F2Apr 28, 202623mm! Good lord! I cant even imagine that.
Stone Fighter #57D5F3Apr 28, 2026Oh wow! Thank you, I’m so sorry you have to go through that so much. But that does make me feel a bit better, as yes, some real horror stories 😅
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