Continuous Kidney Stones

[LoraLei 0]

Okay, I have been on here before when I was first "stoned". Got my information, read, read, read some more. I thought I was done after they did lithotripsy and a uteroscopy at the same time. Water Water Water. Had a follow up scan 7 months...guess what they're baa-ack!! Can somebody tell me waht is going on with my body? My stone profile shows no risk of developing stones, yet here they are...not just one but multiple stones on both sides. Is this a result of the band? I have no family history of stones, I have cut 10 grams of Protein from my minimum, take no Calcium supplements. I want to get to the cause not treat the symptom. My right side continually aches, I feel like crap most of the time. My leg bones(femurs) hurt. I am demoralized, depressed (situational I am sure) over this. BUT I am 63# lighter because of the band. I am at my sweet spot I believe.

I feel so lost that something so great has happened to me and something so bad is developing. I drink my water, I know I am getting enough. Has anyone else had this happen to them:scared2:?

Any input, info, other stories like mine would be so appreciated. Do I go to my surgeon? My PC physician? My Urologist?Endocrinologist? Nephrologist.:ohmy: Thanks a bunch all for listening to me whine.

[BillOh 15]

You have cut 10 grams of Protein from your minimum, but what is that level you are trying for?

[LoraLei 0]

My nutritionist says I must get 65 G Protein daily...Heck I did not do that pre-banding!

[BillOh 15]

I would definitely talk to your doctor. My wife had a friend go through the same thing after her bypass and he cut her Protein back considerably. While she may have been targeting 70grams, she was probably getting anywhere from 50-90 in a day. Her doctor told her 70 was a good target, but some people need more or less.

[atenciym 0]

I have not had continous kidney stones, but I have had two bouts with the misserable lil monsters. I have begun taking Vitamin C as per the instructions of my Primary Care Provider. My PCP did also ask if I was taking in alot of Calcium, my stones were calcium. I was not taking in much more calcium then my prenatal Vitamin.

When I talked with my Surgeon about the kidney stones he indicated that kidney stones are not all that unusual after lapbanding, but didn't indicate that was the cause. I have upped my Water intake, especially when I workout and that seems to be helping. Keeping up with drinking water can be difficult somedays. I hope you can find some answers. Do you know what type of stones you have?

[LoraLei 0]

I have or rather my Doc did not have the stones analyzed. I want to ask why and can he have the stone pieces I "mined" analyzed. I have cut back Calcium, even tho I am post menopausal I take no supplements. I have spoke the the nutritionist and honestly she forwarded me the stuff to avoid (dark leafy greens). I am looking for sources of Protein that is not animal.....soy & Beans.

A vegan I am not but it seems to me that alot of people just accept the stones as a part of life. Me I can not live on pain pills & soy so I must change what is causing the buggers, and pray it is not the band causing them.