Kidney Stones

[Yadifan 23]

I had my first kidney stone last night and it was horrible. Never had one before!!! Anyone have problems with these?! I’m 9 weeks post op.

[Creekimp13 5,840]

They are a common problem for people who have weight loss surgery.

If they are Calcium oxalate stones...avoid foods high in oxalates and make sure you're taking your calcium correctly for your situation (talk to your doctor)

Avoid red meat.

Lower the salt in your diet.

Best wishes:)

[Yadifan 23]

Thank you! I called my surgeon and he said it was common with the high Protein diet that he has me on. It scares me to think I could have another one!!! I’m cutting out all red meat! And going to try to up my Water intake to 90 oz a day.

[kimberlymi 113]

I have had kidney stones for years. My Urologist told me that after my surgery I would probably suffer even more. I have both Calcium oxalate and Uric acid stones. I have followed the diet restrictions from my doctor and nothing seems to help. They are in both my kidneys. I have had lithotripsy 6 times in the last 10 yrs. they are going to do it again in 3 weeks. I have one right now that is so large my doc said if it were a diamond I would never want for anything.
I find that a heating pad on my back helps some and a hot shower can help relax you also . Good luck. Just remember to keep drinking Water . The more Fluid you can get in the faster the stone will pass.