stone laser operation - #18597
I am feeling really confused and kinda scared about something. I went to the doctor last week because I kept having this awful pain in my side, like it was a dull ache mixed with sharp stabs sometimes. After doing some scans, they said I have kidney stones, which I honestly didn’t even know were a thing. They mentioned something about a stone laser operation being necessary to break them up. I mean, a stone laser operation? Sounds super sci-fi, right? They explained that it uses lasers to blast those stones away and relieve the pain, which seems great, but I'm still kinda nervous. How does a stone laser operation actually work? Is it super painful? I read online about people having mixed reactions post-op, some feeling better right away, while others saying they had a rough time recovering. I really hate needles, and the whole idea of being under anesthesia freaks me out! Plus, are there alternatives to a stone laser operation, like non-invasive methods or something? I’m just feeling overwhelmed and could use any info or personal experiences you guys might have about the stone laser operation. What should I expect?
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