surgery and kidney stones

[Cheree 2]

I am scheduled for surgery in 2 days. I have had kidney stones on and off since 1994. Most recent yr I get them every couple of months. Ive narrowed it down to being an ice tea drinker. Well 4 days ago I had another one come out of the kidney. So now I am dealing with the pain of it traveling down the uriture. My question is to everyone should I go ahead and do my surgery in 2 days or reschedule it after my stone passes. This is making me crazy because I have worked to hard to get where I am. Mentally and physically. I would appreciate any advice. Especially those who have had stones before. I did email the surgeon and he said to come in the day of surgery and he will assess me.

[ribearty 544]

It depends on the location of the stone and size. You wouldn't want it to get stuck and require a procedure to have it removed during your healing process. I would definitely let your surgeon know so he can decide if your surgery needs to be postponed until the stone passes. If he says it is okay for surgery, the fluids you get in the hospital may help it pass. The post-op pain meds should help with your stone pain. If your stones are from drinking iced tea, you probably have Calcium oxalate stones.

Hope you get some relief and good luck with your surgery.

[shedevil 23]

Try the bump and jump. Works for hubby. Drink Water and jump flat footed. Water acts like a hammer and pushes it out. Google bump and jump for kidney stones.