Laser surgery for stone - #11918
I am struggling with this kidney stone situation and wanted to get some insight. A couple weeks ago, I started having these terrible pains in my side. Like, I thought I was dying or something. After multiple trips to the ER, they finally confirmed I had a medium-sized stone on my right kidney. They suggested laser surgery for stone removal, which sounds kinda intense. I know they use lasers to break up the stones, which is supposed to be less invasive, but honestly, I keep going back and forth on whether I should go through is it worth it? I'm just nervous about the whole process. What if laser surgery for stone removal doesn't work? Would I need another procedure? Or are there options that might work better before jumping into surgery? Also, if anyone has had this, how long was your recovery? I heard people say they were back on their feet quickly but I also feel like I might need more time since I live a pretty active lifestyle. Any advice or personal stories would be super helpful! Also, what kind of risks should I be aware of with laser surgery for stone removal? Thanks peeps!
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