Looking for positive stent stories!! I have my ureteroscopy on Monday and I’m terrified!!

Stone Fighter #F62B8ESep 26, 2026

Honestly mine wasn’t that bad. Not ideal, sure, but 10000% better than dealing with an obstructive stone. Oxybutynin did wonders, plus Azo and a heating pad. Grab some cough drops for your throat after the surgery. For my first surgery I didn’t even need a stent. Getting it removed was a breeze, but I wasn’t ready for the 2 days of painful spasms afterward. I think most people only post to commiserate about the rough experiences, so those are the ones you’ll see most.

Stone Fighter #05E835Sep 26, 2026

I’ve had quite a few, uncomfortable but none of them terrible. The only one that wasn’t a ton of fun was one with a string, though the upside was it could come out after a few days. You usually only read about the bad experiences, which thankfully are a minority when you look at the bigger picture. Asking specifically for non horror stories to put your mind at ease is a smart move. Good luck, you’ll do fine. Drink plenty of water; simple painkillers alternating with ibuprofen work well, A...

Stone Fighter #CF1570Sep 26, 2026

There is no positive experience here. I suffered more from the stent than the stone , I never even knew I had a stone, After 5 weeks of suffering they removed the stent .2-3 days I had burning pain . Then I could pee without pain . I have never felt happiness like that. one thing I is sure of, it taught me to appreciate peeing without pain.