Kidney stone

[mandavander 12]

So today was bad day, spent the afternoon in the ER with sever lower abdominal pain. After some blood work and a CAT scan I found out I have a kidney stone. Once I was releases I started doing some research online and found out that it is a side effect of bariatric surgery. Anyone else have issues with this?

Oh by the way I am 4 weeks post op.

Thanks

[1Day1Life4Now 882]

I didn't know kidney stones was a side effect of WLS but I did know Gall stones were. I guess it effects both. Sorry you had to go through that. My husband and daughter have kidney stones frequently. Diet affects them as well. Good luck and hope it passes soon.

[ny2fly 39]

I never knew either. When I had the surgery my dr automatically does a liver biopsy and based on those results he put me urolosic. It's a medicine that prevents gallstones. I think I spelled it wrong though sorry.

[Recycled 2,182]

I believe the increased risk of kidney stones from bariatric surgery is in reference to gastric bypass. However obesity by itself is a cause for increased risk of the stones. Not drinking enough Water is considered one of the main causes. If you are diagnosed with a stone, it is advisable to be checked out by a Urologist as the size of the stone is extremely important as to the treatment required. You don't want to put your kidney in jeopardy.