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Question #14895
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stone laser treatment - #14895

Tara

I am really concerned about my situation. A few weeks ago, I started feeling this intense pain in my side, like something was really off. Did a bunch of tests and came to find out I have kidney stones. The doctor said the size of them is too large to pass naturally, and I was given two options: one was some sort of stone laser treatment and the other involved more invasive surgery. Honestly, I’m terrified about going under the knife! I keep hearing about stone laser treatment and how it can shatter the stones without major incisions, but I’ve read mixed things online. Like, is it really as effective as they say? I am just wondering about the recovery time too; I’ve got work and stuff, and I can’t afford to be out of commission for too long. Is stone laser treatment painful? Like, do you really feel better fast afterward? Anyone ever gone through this? What should I expect? I’d love to hear any personal experiences with stone laser treatment, especially if you were as nervous as I am. Any tips on dealing with everything beforehand would be super helpful too.

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