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Question #20858
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renal stone surgery - #20858

Ishita

I am really worried about what's going on with me. Last month, I was having this intense pain in my lower back and sides. I didn’t know what it was at first, but after a trip to the ER, they told me I had a renal stone! They talked about renal stone surgery because the stones were a pretty decent size and I might not pass them naturally. Now I’m freaking out a bit, because the thought of renal stone surgery is kinda terrifying. I've read some horror stories online and also heard things about recovery being painful. I mean, how do you even prepare for renal stone surgery? Do I need to change my diet or somthing before? A friend told me that after renal stone surgery people can have complications like infections or even more stones, and I’m just so nervous about it all. Like, will this be a one time thing or am I gonna keep having issues? Also, how long does it typically take to recover? I'm just trying to get my head around this whole renal stone surgery option and what it really entails. Anyone who’s been through this have any tips or advice? Thanks!

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