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Stent pain is brutal

Stone Fighter #666C70Stone Fighter #666C70Aug 19, 2026👁️ 2.0k❤️ 169
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I’m one day out from surgery and wow. This stent… I’m hurting way more than I did before the operation. Walking is a mess, everything stings, and it’s so uncomfortable. Honestly, I can’t do anything except lie down. Sitting is the worst. I’m supposed to pull it out myself on Friday but I seriously just want it gone RIGHT NOW. Would it be that bad to remove it early? I’m about to cry. Also solo parenting here, so popping a perc isn’t really doable for me 😖

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Stone Fighter #97CA31Stone Fighter #97CA31May 7, 2026

It's in your ureter, not your urethra.

Stone Fighter #98F3B6Stone Fighter #98F3B6May 7, 2026

It does get better, just keep drinking lots of water. Being a single parent makes it tough—do you have any hot packs you can use? Ibuprofen helps too.

Stone Fighter #5BD62AStone Fighter #5BD62AMay 7, 2026

Thanks buddy. 🤩👍

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