Kidney Stones

[jujusmommy07 59]

Are we at higher risk for kidney stones after lapband?

[CHEZNOEL 4,061]

I have never heard this. Gall bladder yes, but not kidney stones.

[DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! 12,703]

The Lap Band has nothing to do with your kidneys.

However, a sustained high Protein diet can adversely effect them. I actually had this happen years ago when on the Atkins diet. Very, very painful and the biggest reason I refuse to go high protein/low carb long term again.

[terrydumont46 1,954]

getting dehydrated can cause kidney stones too! but most kidney stones are Protein based. so protect your kidneys, keep your Protein within your doctor guidelines and drink plenty of fluids.

[mrsto 2,925]

Actually, the most common kidney stones are Calcium based, not Protein. I had them years ago, and had to have a partial nephrectomy to remove them.