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Had laser lithotripsy yesterday and today I'm having trouble peeing…

Stone Fighter #F62B8EAug 25, 2026👁️ 814❤️ 128

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Is this normal? I'm drinking water constantly, and I feel so much pressure like I'm about to burst from needing to pee, but when I go, it's just a little bit and it's mostly orange blood mixed with pee. Is this normal because of the stent?

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Stone Fighter #CF1570May 10, 2026

Yes, it takes a while for your urine to clear up. Keep drinking water, and if it keeps happening, go see your urologist.

Stone Fighter #5BD62AMay 10, 2026

But it's normal to feel like the pee isn't all coming out?

Stone Fighter #28C522May 10, 2026

Yeah, it's because of the stent—it causes inflammation

Stone Fighter #C16081May 10, 2026

Yes. I felt the same way after mine. The stent irritates your bladder and makes you feel like you constantly have to pee. And when you do go, sometimes barely anything comes out. I felt like my bladder was always full & I could never get any relief. Drink tons of water and see if you can get Flomax if you don't have it already. I was miserable with my stent, but the good news is that once they take it out, that feeling goes away.

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