Kidney Stent Removal - Did It Hurt? (See Inside My Bladder!)

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  • In this video, I talk about how my kidney stent/ureteral stent was removed after my kidney transplant. I take you through what happened during the procedure and how it felt at each stage.
    First, I give details about what exactly is a kidney/ureteral stent and why it's used after a kidney transplant.
    I then show some pictures and videos highlighting what happens during the procedure so you can gain an understanding of what happens on the day.
    Finally, I talk about how it felt when it was removed and if I was in any pain during and after the procedure.
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  • @blakemakecake
    @blakemakecake 3 роки тому +314

    Just got my stent pulled out less than an hour ago. Had to come back to this video to drop a comment. I can reassure you guys that are worrying about it, that it’ll be okay. It does hurt and is uncomfortable but it only lasts for about 15-30 seconds. Completely tolerable. If you’ve suffered from kidney stone pain this is no where near as bad! Feels great once your stent is finally out too! Whoever’s reading this, don’t be anxious. You’ll feel so much better as soon as it’s over.

    • @miapresley5196
      @miapresley5196 3 роки тому +11

      thank you so much for this comment ❤️

    • @obsidiansiriusblackheart
      @obsidiansiriusblackheart 3 роки тому +9

      Thanks man, you're a real hero

    • @godfamilycountry2785
      @godfamilycountry2785 3 роки тому +7

      I pulled both stints out myself 1 at home , the other in the Dr office as I’m an inpatient person! No pain just wanted it out!

    • @jazzmaster9426
      @jazzmaster9426 3 роки тому +8

      Thanks brother for the reassuring words

    • @thejonny0208
      @thejonny0208 3 роки тому +10

      Thanks man!! I like this commend. I have my stent inside for almost 2 months now :( and I am afraid of removing this ;( even when I read you commend I am almost crying

  • @Richard-qz2cz
    @Richard-qz2cz 2 роки тому +34

    Just got my stent removed today & to be honest it’s not that painful at all. Mostly uncomfortable but easy to tolerate. What helped me was that they put lidocaine gel inside my uretheral and waited 10 mins before the procedure actually started. The doctor came in and he right away got the scope and sticked it in, I felt nothing until it passed the prostate it was a bit uncomfortable. Once in my bladder already he grabbed the stent and pulled it and didn’t feel nothing whatsoever. 2 out of 10 pain I tell you that.

  • @scottlinder7079
    @scottlinder7079 5 років тому +41

    im glad to see I wasn't the only man scared of this procedure. let your mind go somewhere else and it's over in no time.Not fun but not as bad as I thought it would be. Good luck gents.

  • @VC-nd1uk
    @VC-nd1uk 4 роки тому +42

    Had my stent removed yesterday. I was freaking out the whole weekend thinking it was going to be a bad day in hell for me. After the procedure was done i realized that I grew a few extra strains of grey hair for nothing. The pain is tolerable. About an hour from the stent being removed that's when some type of pain kicked in. Not to scare anyone but i was in horrible pain. Felt like someone was chewing on my kidney. Had to take a pain killer to knock me out . Next day I felt free and pain free. Good luck to anyone else going through this. Dont make a big deal out of it. Worth it

    • @TransplantFitness
      @TransplantFitness  4 роки тому +2

      That's good to hear mate. I felt the same really. Bearable pain during the procedure which got worse afterwards. I also had to take painkillers but don't think I was in as much pain as you describe. After 24hours though everything is fine. Stay strong buddy 👍🏽👌🏽

    • @kaylove8663
      @kaylove8663 4 роки тому +1

      How bad was your pain after the removal I just had my stent out and it was hurting bad afterwards and it's hurting bad today idk if this is normal or what or how long will it last

    • @VC-nd1uk
      @VC-nd1uk 4 роки тому +2

      @@kaylove8663 very painful. To the point where I had tears coming out of my eyes and taking random showers, walking through the house like I've been possessed or something

    • @jaym8639
      @jaym8639 2 роки тому

      @@kaylove8663 how long did the pain last. I'm still having pain and it's been 24 hrs. They say pain can last up to 48. I just have this burning sensation that won't go away no matter how many times I pee. I am scared

    • @khatmcgurk9444
      @khatmcgurk9444 Рік тому

      @@jaym8639 So what happened? When did the pain go away.

  • @Sassafrass0519
    @Sassafrass0519 4 роки тому +35

    Just had a stent put in today and found out it’s not the one with the string 😭, now I have next week to look forward to getting it out this way. Have some pain even today, and feel like I have to per every second, I hate all of this, damn stones!
    Edit: Was all hyped for nothing, having it removed was quick and painless. Just happy it’s out!

    • @traveler7353
      @traveler7353 4 роки тому

      Same here. Had one on the 17th. No string :-(. Getting my out tomorrow :-(

    • @gracefigueroa2324
      @gracefigueroa2324 4 роки тому

      Same here. No string on mine either. I’m suppose to have it remove Monday, but now I’m more scared they won’t want to take it out because of the 👑 🦠 perhaps suggesting It’s not that urgent 😔I’m just so tired of all the spasms I get.😢

    • @DiGiTaLFaKiE
      @DiGiTaLFaKiE Рік тому

      For women it is so different. You guys are made to have objects put up your vagina. Men were not desined to have objects put up there penis. It hurt like a mother fucker for me.

    • @jadeh2699
      @jadeh2699 5 місяців тому

      @@gracefigueroa2324 Fortunately, I was given a medication to alleviate bladder spasms. It worked very well, especially in combination with the other meds. Ask your doctor for a medicine to calm the bladder. It made a big difference between my first and second stents.

  • @carriegemin5226
    @carriegemin5226 4 роки тому +18

    Thank you so much for sharing your story an experience an being so honest. I have to have my stent removed in office on the 27th. This is my 2nd stent the 1st one was removed in my 2and surgery an replace ugh I am terrified. God Bless everyone who is going through this an I wish everyone many blessings an safe recovery.

    • @dheerajkumarrohan7808
      @dheerajkumarrohan7808 3 роки тому +1

      Hey bro I have to go through this process is it painful 😐

    • @carriegemin5226
      @carriegemin5226 3 роки тому

      @@dheerajkumarrohan7808 the removal process felt so much better having it out then having the fucking thing placed in..

  • @mauriceesguerra429
    @mauriceesguerra429 11 місяців тому

    Fantastic video on that kidney stent removal bro, you explained it very eloquently , short, and simple with wise advice, pictures and great explanations. Thank you and God bless !!! 🤩🥳👍🥇🏅

  • @darekgee911
    @darekgee911 Рік тому +2

    Thanks Mark for a very informative video ... just had a stent put in for kidney stones and will have it removed in 2 weeks ... again mate really appreciate the info that you discussed cheers

  • @rickblanton4883
    @rickblanton4883 11 місяців тому

    Thank you very much for making this. I just recently had a rather large tumor removed from my groin, as a result of which, they had to put a stent in. Now remembering my cystoscopy, I've been dreading having it removed. At least now, I can have some peace of mind, when the time comes to have the stent removed, and I have all this behind me.

  • @marilyndeleon7248
    @marilyndeleon7248 3 роки тому +15

    I'm fresh out of kidney stone removal yesterday. I have to wait about two weeks to get the two stents removed and I am concerned. I thank you for sharing this video so I can know what to expect. Thanks for all the comments; that helped me understand it better.

    • @harryjohnson4704
      @harryjohnson4704 3 роки тому +1

      How is it living with a stent? I'm a month away from removal surgery myself

    • @sophiiiegoesrawr
      @sophiiiegoesrawr 3 роки тому +2

      @@harryjohnson4704 you WANT to pee all the time and it hurts to pee the first day, try to not move too much or else your bladder will feel like its full but nothing will come ouf, No pain just an irritating feeling

  • @ddetorrice3
    @ddetorrice3 2 роки тому

    I am now dreading my removal in three weeks time. Thanks for the insight!

  • @sarahhh8065
    @sarahhh8065 Рік тому

    Thanks for the video. I’m having my stent removed tomorrow
    It’s been a hell of couple of weeks!

  • @jazzmaster9426
    @jazzmaster9426 3 роки тому +3

    I’m having mine removed tomorrow afternoon 2/23/2021 in St Louis, Missouri. I had kidney stones and I’m not looking forward to it. Thanks for the video, I now know what to expect

    • @TransplantFitness
      @TransplantFitness  3 роки тому

      Good luck Harold! Like I said in the video its more uncomfortable than painful and you might feel a little pain 24 hours after when you go bathroom. You've got this my friend! 👍🏽

  • @pixystix2000
    @pixystix2000 5 років тому +11

    Just subbed I'm glad I've found your channel! I've been suffering on dialysis for 2 years hopefully I will get my life saving kidney transplant soon. It would be a miracle! You're videos have helped answer some of my questions. Thanks for sharing! :)

    • @TransplantFitness
      @TransplantFitness  5 років тому +2

      Thanks for subbing! 😊 It's great that you're finding my videos helpful. I hope you find your donor soon! I was waiting for nearly a year before I found my living donor.

    • @driftless7134
      @driftless7134 Рік тому

      Hannah B. It's been 4 years since your comment. How are you doing? How is your health?

  • @FGRobo
    @FGRobo 2 роки тому +15

    Got mines take out yesterday after having it in for 3 months. After looking up so many videos on it, it wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be BUT let me tell you, when they grab that stent and pull it out relief was the last thing I felt... mind you, I have HIGH pain tolerance but It burned like heck!! Another reason it hurt me so bad is because I had a stent in me that wasn’t supposed to be there. Was way too big but nonetheless I’m happy to have my life back 😭 I forgot how it felt to be normal.

  • @willesson9287
    @willesson9287 3 роки тому +1

    thank so much for this, after kidney stones and 2 surgeries i am due to get my stent out, this has helped make me relax about the procedure, stay healthy my friend :)

    • @TransplantFitness
      @TransplantFitness  3 роки тому +1

      Hope it wasnt too uncomfortable!

    • @willesson9287
      @willesson9287 3 роки тому

      @@TransplantFitness it was totally fine thank you, had 2 of them poking about, and they were struggling to get a hold of the stent and were really funny, very little pain and afterwards i was back to my normal self, your video helped me relax and that made it easier, thank you again :)

  • @lakshayhundal4521
    @lakshayhundal4521 2 роки тому +6

    Just had my removed about an hour ago. For all my brothers who are worried, let me tell u, dont be. Yes its painful but only where the machine enters and stent is removed, its rather uncomfortable rather than painful. The pain only lasts about 30 seconds and trust me on this. Its completely tolerable. I was also very nervous till today morning. But bearing 30 seconds pain is nothing if you need to remove the stent.

  • @homer9561
    @homer9561 3 роки тому +11

    I appreciate this video... I am having my stent removed Thursday after having kidney stone laser surgery a couple weeks ago... and I am terrified... it’s making me beyond nervous... but this calmed me down a little bit

    • @redeyesop6538
      @redeyesop6538 2 роки тому

      i has the same laser surgery and my removal is in an hour and i am shit scared

    • @homer9561
      @homer9561 2 роки тому

      @@redeyesop6538 let me know how it is after, I promise bro you will be ok. Taking a leak a few times after sucks but that’s the worst of it. If you got a stent just take it easy and don’t think about it for now.

  • @Brian-xu9di
    @Brian-xu9di 8 місяців тому +1

    Thank you so much, at some point in the near future I will be getting my transplant. Best of luck to you.

    • @ronhigh8370
      @ronhigh8370 4 місяці тому +1

      Praying that your transplant goes well and you have a quick and complete healing, returning to regular life, IN JESUS NAME!

    • @Brian-xu9di
      @Brian-xu9di 4 місяці тому

      Thanks. I am still hanging on with my own kidneys with a GFR of 17. I am all approved for my transplants, as is my sister - the donor. Now it’s just a matter of waiting. Could be a month, could be a couple of years. @@ronhigh8370

  • @Wagyu_Jubei
    @Wagyu_Jubei Рік тому

    My stent is scheduled to be removed in two weeks. You good and healthy. Best wishes.

  • @michelangeloscipione
    @michelangeloscipione 2 роки тому +11

    So I had mine removed an hour ago (the one withOUT the string).
    If you're reading this, stay calm, it's almost painless. The doctor applied some numbing gel 10 seconds before starting, I really feared the moment they inserted the probe, but believe me, I didn't even feel it. I felt some discomfort when it arrived at the prostate part, but it was not pain, just discomfort.
    They inserted some water in the bladder (they told me, cause I didn't feel anything) then they grabbed it and pulled it out.
    Not gonna lie: when the ring part entered the urethra from inside, touching the prostate, it was a little bit bad, not totally painful, but bad (Same as pulling out a catheter, if you know the feeling).
    It was over as soon as the stent's ring passed that trait.
    The rest of the stent being pulled out was TOTALLY painless, they told me they finished cause I didn't feel anything.
    30 seconds in total.
    After cleaning myself I peed some blood and it stung a little bit, but nothing exceptional.
    I don't feel anything at the kidney for now, I'll update if anything worse happens.
    Just stay calm, it's 100 times better than you think.
    Stay strong.

    • @priyangshu2896
      @priyangshu2896 2 роки тому

      Hello, i am getting my stent removed this Tuesday i wanted to ask if they put a catheter afterwards or not

    • @michelangeloscipione
      @michelangeloscipione 2 роки тому +1

      @@priyangshu2896 no they didn't. It wasn't necessary, it's a 30 seconds procedure, and after that you're free to go, you won't feel anything afterwards.

    • @sadiyasharmin2530
      @sadiyasharmin2530 Рік тому

      I'll remove next month was so worried then I read your comment. How are you now?

    • @Flacostoner
      @Flacostoner Рік тому +1

      I'm in the hospital right now getting it remove reading all these comments make me feel like ima die lol

    • @michelangeloscipione
      @michelangeloscipione Рік тому

      @@Flacostoner nah it will be ok. Fear is normal, but the entire procedure is way less horrible than your mind thinks.

  • @vishavmalhotra6991
    @vishavmalhotra6991 2 роки тому +6

    I had my stent removed today ,it was extremely painful more than the surgery so i suggest everyone to get a general anesthesia as this pain breaks u mentally

    • @sagarwagh7260
      @sagarwagh7260 Рік тому

      Mere right kidney me 10mm aur 8mm ke stones the or ek ureter me bhi tha uski vajah se peshab bhi ruk ruk kr ata tha or bohot jalan hoti thi maine dr, ko dikhaya to bole ki turant operation karvalo😭pr muze operation se bohot dar lgta hai muze nhi krna tha, fir mai 💊 hi dhund rha tha to khadnol+livcon 💊and khadnol syrup k bare me pata chala to Amazon se mngvaliya or use kiya, isse mera peshab bhi khul gaya or jalan bhi khatm hogayi 15 din me, fir 3 month k bad sonography kiya to stones sare pighal gaye the, bohot achhi dava hai jisko bhi ye problem hai oo zaroor try krna👍, ds

    • @vathomanobukarajo
      @vathomanobukarajo 5 місяців тому

      stop being a chicken dude,i had my stent placed without GA,and did not felt much,besides some pressure,also i had a kidney tube,placed inside my kidney from the back,pcn tube,and i removed,and felt nothing,it was over in sec.

    • @jadeh2699
      @jadeh2699 5 місяців тому

      Everyone is different. I believe you had awful pain. Living with a stent was horrible. Getting it out (no string) was even worse because one is awake. They aren't going to give you a general anesthesia to remove a stent. Try the kind with a string if you need the procedure again - assuming you are up to removing it yourself. Much less painful.

    • @jadeh2699
      @jadeh2699 5 місяців тому +1

      @@vathomanobukarajo Consider yourself lucky then and don't judge others. You don't know how their procedure felt.

    • @vathomanobukarajo
      @vathomanobukarajo 5 місяців тому

      @@jadeh2699 WAS IT DIFFERENT FROM MINE,BECAUSE I M A 58 YEAR OLD LADY? MAYBE..AND COURAGEOUS AND NOT A COWARD MALE
      PLUS I HAD AN AWFUL INFECTION OR GANGRENE FROM THE NEPHROSTOMY,WHICH WAS LEFT THERE FOR 7 LONG MONTHS AND NOT BECAUSE OF THIS I USED TO CRY AND CLAIM THAT IT WAS PAINFUL
      GOT A NERVE BLOCKER,THE DUDE,TOOK LIKE 20 MNTS TO GET THE SPINE DILATED..AND MEANWHILE,,THE PAIN WAS EXCRUCIATING WHICH SENT ELECTICITY ALL OVER MY SMALL BODY..AND NOT BECAUSE OF THIS I CRIED OR SHOUTED!!
      SHAME BEING YOU OR MALE!! NON SHAME AHH AFFF!! I M WITH A STENT FOR LIKE 6 MONTHS AND STILL GOT REMOVE THIS CRAP!! AND I KNOW THAT I WILL NOT BE AFRAID ALSO THEYT RIED TO REMOVE STONE WITHOUT ANESTHESIA.MEANS I WAS FEELING THE LASER TRYING TO BREAK THE STONE..EVERY MOVIMENT.HAD IT BEEN YOU YOU WOULD HAVE DIED,BECAUSE YOU ARE A MALE!

  • @rainfeedermusic
    @rainfeedermusic 2 роки тому +7

    I have my removal tomorrow. ;-; please pray for me.

  • @RingZero
    @RingZero 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks , mine is scheduled for next weekend... feel scared already

  • @allexxx8
    @allexxx8 3 роки тому +3

    Had the stent removed yesterday, wasn't painful at all, just a bit uncomfortable, it was all very quick, the Dr and nurses were great

  • @nakkatejanagasri7945
    @nakkatejanagasri7945 11 місяців тому +1

    Thanks bro for the information ❤
    Because I am the one who is scaring about the procedure which I have to go through ur information had Cleared my doubts

  • @patriciasmall4768
    @patriciasmall4768 Рік тому

    Thank you for the information.

  • @imranarshad3688
    @imranarshad3688 3 роки тому +7

    Thanks for the video, I had a stent put in a week before Christmas in the UK, due to current covid restrictions everything is on hold and all routine operations cancelled. I am absolutely struggling with stent, burning, blood when passing water, frequent trips required and lack of control. Honestly driving me nuts. I should be in work 2 days a week despite covid and can't go in also which is not good as I really enjoy being in work.
    Mentally this is draining me, I find it helps when I lie down or sit down, if standing up it is much worse. Today a month after stent was placed inside I have been in agony and mentally drained. I have had antibiotics and control tablets but don't find them to work. I have tried chasing up for removal a few times but due to Covid not got anywhere which I understand but my issues experienced myself are driving me insane. Hope its removed fast! Stay Safe everyone.

    • @elliebrown181
      @elliebrown181 3 роки тому

      I had 2 kidneys stones which was unpassable. I had stents lots of them. I had them in for 1 month at a time. The second stent was put in because the upper urethra was very inflamed. They are pain for me, lack of control, passing blood , burning. But the area had to heal. As a female the removal is easy....no pain. Anyway, I’m changing my diet to reduce to reoccurrence.

    • @s_hart
      @s_hart 2 роки тому +1

      I have a stent in me right now and its literally driving me insane. I can't handle 2 more weeks of this, its beyond uncomfortable. Honestly, the kidney stone didn't bother me nearly as much as this dumbass stent, I'm so fed up lol

    • @sam-dd2sv
      @sam-dd2sv 2 роки тому

      @@s_hart feeling same it is very uncomfortable.

  • @phaethompson3501
    @phaethompson3501 Рік тому +3

    Female here and I had mine removed in January. It hurt for about second and then it was over and I felt better once it was out.

  • @sharonsparks5121
    @sharonsparks5121 2 роки тому

    Totally different for men than women.
    Glad it's out and you're ok!

  • @jignoowignoo6528
    @jignoowignoo6528 3 роки тому +3

    The first thing I told my doctor was, "How are you going to enter this thing through my thing".
    Edit : It is not painful and it feels a bit weird at start, but experience is satisfactory.

  • @FIREFONDLRZ
    @FIREFONDLRZ 2 роки тому +2

    I had a kidney stone removed on Monday and I removed my stent on Friday at home. Today is Sunday. I will not lie, after having time thinking about removing my stent. I was not looking forward to it, especially that anytime the string was moved I felt a bit of pain. I did not take any painkillers after the kidney stone removal. So when Friday came along, I took the pain medicine 1 hour prior to me removing it. It hurt removing it, but not that bad. I thought this is not bad at all, 6 hour later I realized the pain medicine was doing wonders. Once it wore off I felt pain in my kidneys and when urinating. The left over blood clots coming out did hurt. My advice is use the pain medication and take the dose again, do not let it wear off. You will be fine the next day.

    • @sagarwagh7260
      @sagarwagh7260 Рік тому

      Mere right kidney me 10mm aur 8mm ke stones the or ek ureter me bhi tha uski vajah se peshab bhi ruk ruk kr ata tha or bohot jalan hoti thi maine dr, ko dikhaya to bole ki turant operation karvalo😭pr muze operation se bohot dar lgta hai muze nhi krna tha, fir mai 💊 hi dhund rha tha to khadnol+livcon 💊and khadnol syrup k bare me pata chala to Amazon se mngvaliya or use kiya, isse mera peshab bhi khul gaya or jalan bhi khatm hogayi 15 din me, fir 3 month k bad sonography kiya to stones sare pighal gaye the, bohot achhi dava hai jisko bhi ye problem hai oo zaroor try krna👍, sa

  • @oriettazoel5138
    @oriettazoel5138 5 років тому +1

    Omg Mark I felt your pain just you describing it made my eyes water xxx

  • @marmo323
    @marmo323 4 роки тому +2

    Here in Delaware they knock you out cold. I was put to sleep to insert for immediate pressure. 3 days later they put me to sleep to remove it, laser the stone out, and replace the JJ stent with a new one. You pretty much go to sleep in pain and wake up with a JJ stent. Feeling a lot better. A ton of discomfort but Now. I remove it myself in the morning. It should be very interesting. There are 2 strings attached to the stent hanging out of me. I have to pull on those until it comes out completely. I appreciate my procedure so much more after hearing your experience.

    • @100LL81
      @100LL81 4 роки тому +1

      How did it go with the string? I’m supposed to tug mine out in 5 days. Not looking forward to it at all.

    • @marmo323
      @marmo323 4 роки тому

      @@100LL81 it wasn't too bad. A little advice though. Once you start pulling keep pulling in one smooth fluid motion. Slow and steady. Everything gets so much more comfortable after those strings are gone. Good luck.

  • @briannuss8362
    @briannuss8362 2 роки тому +4

    Hey Everyone. I had a stent put in for kidney stones, it was in for a few days. It did have a string on the end. I had it removed today. No need to be anxious at all. Removal was quick and painless.

  • @123robrobrob
    @123robrobrob 9 місяців тому +1

    The stent is worse than the kidney stone.
    And pulling the stent out for me was worse than hell.
    I screamed the hospital roof off

  • @gillyboy1566
    @gillyboy1566 11 місяців тому

    I certainly knew my stent was in I had really bad stomach cramps and back pain until it was removed, and I found the removal less painful than the cramps and the back pain

  • @doartichaut9031
    @doartichaut9031 5 років тому +20

    2019 - just had my stent removed in an outpatient procedure and I wanted to let others know it was not as bad as I had anticipated it would be. It went very fast for me (about a minute )and only a quick (15 second) weird feeling as the stent was pulled out. They gave me lidocaine to numb the urethra as much as possible beforehand.
    Don’t be scared it is not as bad as you may fear. Good luck everyone I know it’s been a long journey with kidney stones.

    • @beqam9367
      @beqam9367 5 років тому +1

      I am a boy though and it will probably hurt much more 😭

    • @doartichaut9031
      @doartichaut9031 5 років тому

      Uhbsorb I know it is a bit more problematic but I’m telling you from my own experience it may be perhaps a few seconds longer they do use a topical anesthetic and it does help. Try not to stress too much if you can help it. I also too pain meds beforehand to help be more relaxed and help with the pain. I dont know if you’re in the US but maybe ask your doctor for the appropriate pain meds for you beforehand. Ask for enough for that day and perhaps a few extra days. I was prescribed tramadol and I made sure I had someone drive me. Never take pain meds without a rx unless it’s over the counter but Ibuprofen I learned is not good for surgery it can cause more bleeding than usual. So I took acetaminophen and tramadol 50mg.
      We have to do it and once it’s out you will feel so much better to have it all behind you.
      Remember it’s very fast probably 30 seconds to 2 minutes tops but I doubt it will be that long. Try not to worry and just think let’s get this over with.
      It’s about as long as getting a blood test. Well in my experience anyhow. Good luck and hang in there👍

    • @TransplantFitness
      @TransplantFitness  5 років тому +1

      You're completely correct. Like I said in the video I definitely worked myself up more than I should have. Even as a guy it didn't 'hurt' too much only the firdt 5 seconds when they were putting the camera in the urethra for the firdt time. After that it's just really uncomfortable. So happy for you! 😊

    • @TransplantFitness
      @TransplantFitness  5 років тому +1

      Yes try not to stress it was definitely less scary than I thought it would be. I had a trainee nurse do mine so she took a little longer finding the stent but even so I managed to record the screen and ask them what they were doing. Hope all goes well mate 🤞🏽

    • @doartichaut9031
      @doartichaut9031 5 років тому

      Transplant Fitness oh no! If I had heard that a trainee was to be performing the procedure I would definitely make a fuss and request they train with someone else.
      I had a catheter put in once when it wasn’t necessary and then they asked if a nurse could come in to watch basically as they were starting to do it, I was saying I didn’t understand why they needed to do this and asked to speak to doctor, she said it was “ doctors orders” and ignored me which really made me angry.Then into the room stepped not one nurse but about 6-7 students watching me have a catheter inserted.
      I was in hospital and grieving after a miscarriage and felt violated they didn’t explain any of it beforehand.
      Maybe the laws or rules have changed since then but in the hospital I had all three procedures for kidney stones were a completely different experience and they explained everything and talked to me and even had me sign that I was aware of what the procedure was. I hope where you are they make sure you are fully informed and treat you gently and sensitively. I’m sorry for all you’ve gone through I don’t have kidney disease or issues but my uncle has it and I’ve seen all it entails with dialysis and know it isn’t easy.
      I hope you recover and can get back to enjoying life to the fullest. God bless you and yours 💖

  • @oloratosedimo9814
    @oloratosedimo9814 6 місяців тому

    My 7yr old son is getting his removed in February and im traumatised 😢😢 for him that he has to go through that so young.

  • @jdwylde7
    @jdwylde7 4 роки тому +4

    Just had my stent out 2 hours ago. It didn’t hurt as bad putting the camera in...it friggin killed me when they pulled it out. And the saline being injected into the bladder what the worst. Burning and pain.

  • @davewahlig9203
    @davewahlig9203 3 роки тому +7

    I just had my stent removed about 3 hrs ago! I was very nervous going in, the worst was the insertion, and that wasn’t all that bad! It’s very fast! Made me feel like I had to pee bad. So if anyone is nervous about their removal, don’t be! Ide say it’s uncomfortable more than any pain! It’s not bad at all

    • @TransplantFitness
      @TransplantFitness  3 роки тому +2

      Totally agree! I'm glad yours is out safely. Might burn for a while when peeing but everything will settle 👍🏽

    • @neerajyadav5468
      @neerajyadav5468 2 роки тому

      I stent remove today 2 PM but after remove urination low amount it's normal

  • @jwr0361
    @jwr0361 3 роки тому +4

    Just had this done this morning. It wasn’t really painful compared to the kidney stones or recovery from the surgery but def a weird rushing feeling when it came out.

    • @theadventurer1602
      @theadventurer1602 Місяць тому

      Removing the bladder catheter after the surgery is much much worse.

  • @susanmyers109
    @susanmyers109 2 місяці тому

    Had mine removed this week. I was so happy to get it out - it hurt a lot having it in there. Coming out, very similar, except I'm a woman, so maybe it hurt less. They had me put my heels together and drop my knees out. They cleaned all the bits with something that was VERY COLD! Then the surgeon injected some lidocaine. That felt weird and slightly uncomfortable, and burned a little. They cover you up while they wait a few min for the lidocaine to work. The rest was exactly as you described. He went in with the camera, I could watch on the screen. He found the stent, sprayed some water in, told me to take a deep breath, and pulled it out. Weirdest feeling in the world, but also relief. Nurse wiped all the bits clean with a warm cloth. Flashbacks to being a baby and having a diaper change!! Then it burned a little for about 30 min. There was a little blood in my urine after but not much. Pretty much back to normal an hour or so later. Having the stent in me was much much worse than the procedure to get it removed.

  • @bmarie8965
    @bmarie8965 3 роки тому

    Is this the same procedure for uretural reconstruction?

  • @drakescakes5629
    @drakescakes5629 3 роки тому

    Mine was like a 3 out of ten. Once it hit the prostate it gave me discomfort but I just took 20 deep breathes and it was over

  • @josesevinelevin9262
    @josesevinelevin9262 2 роки тому +3

    My doctor's office was out of numbing gel so they tried to schedule me for later that afternoon but I said F*** it! Let's do this! So we proceeded without the lidocaine numbing gel. Now I can scratch that off my bucket list! Dang 😪

  • @afreenisrar4634
    @afreenisrar4634 5 років тому

    I have 1.4 creatinine 10 days transplant,, how was yours creatinine and also telle how are u doing now

  • @killiancarolan4781
    @killiancarolan4781 4 роки тому +1

    Sound for this, just had my stent put in and the pain is not fun but definitely improves more and more each day. I have the magnetic one so I'm dreading getting the removal done haha

    • @MrJambot
      @MrJambot 4 роки тому +1

      You'll be fine - it's really not that bad at all.

    • @killiancarolan4781
      @killiancarolan4781 4 роки тому

      @@MrJambot dude does the stent just continue to give you cramps the whole time you have it?

    • @MrJambot
      @MrJambot 4 роки тому

      @@killiancarolan4781 It seems that some people don't notice it. I certainly did, especially when I peed. The one thing I found helped was Zapain and Diclofenac combined. It is great for masking organ pain. I'm in the UK so all of this is free for me, but it might not be for you.

  • @homer9561
    @homer9561 3 роки тому +3

    Just got it out today, so it was definitely scary because my hole was a little too small so he had to numb me more and lube me more before forcing it in... I’m not one for pain but it was no where near as bad as I thought it would be. It’s definitely a little uncomfortable and burns, feels like you need to pee but it’s being blocked, once he got into my bladder it was just that discomfort but I didn’t feel the bladder part. I did watch on the monitor. Once they grabbed the stent and started pulling it out didn’t feel that. I’m so happy it’s over my kidney is a little sore but that’s it. So to anyone else who is waiting for this procedure just take deep breaths and I promise it was not that bad.

    • @TransplantFitness
      @TransplantFitness  3 роки тому

      Great advice and thanks so much for sharing your experience with everyone!

  • @sinyard18
    @sinyard18 3 роки тому +5

    Just had mine removed today! Lot of prayer before hand! It wasn’t too bad more uncomfortable than painful. I took some pain medicine before hand. It was over in less than 1 minute.

    • @Vike29
      @Vike29 Рік тому

      What pain meds did you take, how much and when?

  • @ryanmatthewanderson
    @ryanmatthewanderson 3 роки тому +1

    I’m in so much pain and stent was placed yesteday and comes out Tuesday . There was no stones left . I’ve never felt burning like this before ans back pain

  • @AnnieAreYouWokeEh
    @AnnieAreYouWokeEh Рік тому

    If you're really scared you can probably get them to give you a general anaesthetic if you ask beforehand. That's how I got mine out today so I can't speak to what the procedure is like, (there's obviously some extra risk and you'll wait around longer) had a little burning when peeing but it's really not a problem.

  • @ashwinishetty1591
    @ashwinishetty1591 3 роки тому

    Nothing to worry..it’s a small procedure. I jzz came out of this..feeling better now

  • @truecitizen58
    @truecitizen58 3 роки тому

    Think I am more concerned about the embarrassing part of it all. The pain of course too is a concern. Thanks for sharing the experience. My surgery is coming up soon for the large stone.

    • @TransplantFitness
      @TransplantFitness  3 роки тому +3

      Yeah I understand that feeling as well. I had 3 female nurses performing mine so I had no choice but to just try and relax. Hope yours goes well!

    • @truecitizen58
      @truecitizen58 3 роки тому

      @@TransplantFitness Good to hear you understand. Thank you and hope you are doing well.

  • @Elinawlinaeidhd
    @Elinawlinaeidhd 4 роки тому

    Did you fell urinating while you had a in I just got my transplant and I'm schedule on Tuesday for removal of the stent

  • @sukhdeepsingh-cj1wi
    @sukhdeepsingh-cj1wi Рік тому

    DJ stent removal is quick and painless. Just feel pressure. My stent removed today

  • @ragavim6230
    @ragavim6230 Рік тому

    The pain is tolerable until you see the equipments which will be used to pull out your stents... 😂😂😂

  • @PeteHob
    @PeteHob 2 місяці тому

    Cystoscopy experience varies from patient to patient. Obviously for men due to anatomical differences, it can be much more painful. For many, if not most, it can be excruciating. Had 125 years ago and it was like torture and has left me with a type of PTSD, medical trauma. so when I found out, I had one two days after a kidney transplant. I hit the ceiling. Fortunately, I eventually found the urologist who would remove it under general anesthesia.

  • @mkfishing4458
    @mkfishing4458 10 місяців тому

    I had a stent but it was the one with the string hanging out,so was
    told take one of my pain meds 30 min before getting in the shower
    to pull it out,was damn uncomfortable but not as bad as I feared it
    would be at all and came right out.

  • @kimalalhmachhuana4566
    @kimalalhmachhuana4566 3 роки тому

    My urethra stone has been removed for two days ago.... i have to undergo this procedure after two weeks.... I've some experience from my friends that this was very painful indeed.... i was very scared. can it be done without any pain like injection or something else?

  • @abeukeab
    @abeukeab 3 роки тому +2

    So I just had this done today, was suuuuuuuper scared. Didn’t sleep all night and threw up all day. The numbing jelly stung a little but not as bad as I envisioned. Having the scope enter wasn’t terrible for me either. What hurt was going into the bladder. That to me hurt super bad but was tolerable. I unfortunately wasn’t able to get my stent removed because they couldn’t find it! So now I am being put under in a week to have it removed thank god.

    • @TransplantFitness
      @TransplantFitness  3 роки тому

      Ahhh that's so annoying. I've heard stories of people not being able to find the stent. Have you had it removed yet buddy?

    • @elliebrown181
      @elliebrown181 3 роки тому

      Cant find it, it anchors in the bladder.

  • @karenmyers3498
    @karenmyers3498 9 місяців тому

    I got my Stent out last week and it was over so quick I forgot to look at the screen. I had absolutely no pain and I just felt the Stent being pulled out and that was just a tad uncomfortable but it was over in a second. I was so worried and was fearing pain but for me I had none and felt so much better after it was out.

  • @SayedMNaimKhalid
    @SayedMNaimKhalid 10 місяців тому

    Is pain after stent removal normal? And how long it lasts?

  • @Shamelessrue
    @Shamelessrue 3 роки тому +3

    This hurt me so bad. I felt violated. Im glad its out.

    • @EchoValley26809
      @EchoValley26809 3 роки тому

      How long did you have it in? Mine’s been in for a month, I’m dreading the removal. My Dr. is talking about zapping my kidney stones, if so, he’ll remove it when I’m under for that procedure.

    • @TransplantFitness
      @TransplantFitness  3 роки тому

      Awww sorry it was so painful for you! Hope you're feeling better now.

  • @ronniemitchell4920
    @ronniemitchell4920 Рік тому +2

    Had 2 stents removed today I didn't get any sleep the night before the removal I was really stressing bad thinking how bad it was gonna hurt I had the one with the string hanging out, yes it did hurt removing the 2 stents for about 15 seconds maybe not as bad if you have 1 stent the pain was not as bad as I thought bit the relief omg! I was in pain for 1 month thank God they are out! I'm pain free now, just some burning and bleeding when I urinate doc said it will burn for a little..
    Been through hell for 45days thank God it's over. Don't stress like I did it not that bad removing the stents it might even be less painful if you have one.. I say it's 5 out of 10 on a pain scale hope this help someone that stressing..

    • @michellecrawford2360
      @michellecrawford2360 Рік тому

      I get mine out Friday, like you,& it’s been one hell of a month. Started out with blocked ureter. Put a stent with -out string in. Has ESWL a week later. Had X-rays that showed broken fragments stacked in ureter finally had laser lithotripsy today and they took the old stent out and put this temporary one in. I cannot wait to get this out and move on with my life! Praying it won’t me too painful.

  • @manishamakhijani1667
    @manishamakhijani1667 3 місяці тому

    i had my stents removed today in noon it was bearable during procedure but from evening uretheral pain has got worse and also frequent urination hope it gets okay in coming days

  • @octavine577
    @octavine577 Рік тому +1

    I only had my left in for 3 days and when they took it out it didn’t hurt but after a few minutes that most painful thing ever it felt like i was passing another stone ,i understand everybody is different my was extremely painful 😢

  • @adnanwalijee9913
    @adnanwalijee9913 Рік тому

    Mine is in schedule for next week

  • @carlacourtney-tuck7252
    @carlacourtney-tuck7252 Рік тому +1

    I currently have a stent that unfortunately causes intermittent pain. I can’t wait until it is out but am absolutely terrified. This video helped a bit…but every time I think about it….I want to cry lol. I hoping it’s true what so many people say….the anticipation is actually worse than the procedure.

    • @carlacourtney-tuck7252
      @carlacourtney-tuck7252 Рік тому +2

      Well. I had it removed this week and let me tell you…I worried for nothing. My doctor told me that women usually respond better to the removal than men but I wasn’t sure. Relaxing is the best way to ensure a smooth removal. When it came time to remove, I said a quick prayer and relaxed. Push your hips down into the table, take deep breaths and it is out! No pain whatsoever. 🙏

  • @AhriGames
    @AhriGames 2 роки тому

    Do they use anesthia before removing?

  • @cielomarazul96
    @cielomarazul96 4 роки тому

    Doctor put jj stent . And it really really painful until now it was inside. Too much pain uncomfortable i always take pain reliever.

  • @neelabhsharan124
    @neelabhsharan124 Рік тому

    What is longest you had stent placed in?

  • @1mowcook
    @1mowcook 3 роки тому

    My hubby is having his stent removed now and I wanted to know what he was going to experience. I hope it’s quick For a “tough” guy he’s scared. Oh he’s done.

  • @ryancantilado6729
    @ryancantilado6729 Рік тому

    My DJ stent removal will be tomrw .. still im a little bit nervous and hope dat pain will be tolerable..

  • @minluphohangmi8609
    @minluphohangmi8609 2 роки тому

    Sir key hole kidney stone operation dj stent is not use what will happen.n it is good or bad please advice me plizs

  • @jessicasmith3880
    @jessicasmith3880 4 роки тому +2

    I just got my stent removed and I was freaking out a lot before, it didn’t hurt to get it taken out at all it just felt very uncomfortable and I felt weird when my doctor pulled it out. I drove home and 30 min later I am in TERRIBLE PAIN it hurts like hell! I took a painkiller but I am still in pain I don’t know what to do

  • @kennethiman2691
    @kennethiman2691 2 роки тому

    Any pain urinating after stent removal?

  • @lagata1491
    @lagata1491 3 роки тому +17

    My pain was a 10 i felt everything

  • @prajnashetty3765
    @prajnashetty3765 3 роки тому +1

    It is very painful... Even I to had stent...

  • @avrilb3474
    @avrilb3474 7 місяців тому +1

    I just got a stint put in this week and get it removed next week. I can’t wait for it to be out its so uncomfortable and driving me absolutely insane.

    • @jadeh2699
      @jadeh2699 5 місяців тому

      If they didn't give you meds to stop bladder spasms, ask for some. Those helped a lot. It was still uncomfortable, but tolerable.

  • @tronarat
    @tronarat Рік тому +1

    Had mine done yesterday, very uncomfortable, tolerable and I bled out my tip alot till I urinated which was painless now I'm totally fine .

  • @krishnadesan5868
    @krishnadesan5868 4 роки тому +2

    Hey getting my stent removed this monday at Hammersmith, getting stressed over this more than the transplant.

    • @TransplantFitness
      @TransplantFitness  4 роки тому +1

      Best of luck buddy! The team there are great. If I was able to record whilst having the camera push up my urethra then I'm sure youll be fine 😁. Just get loads of rest after and expect it to hurt while you pee for the next 24-48hours. Good luck!

    • @krishnadesan5868
      @krishnadesan5868 4 роки тому +1

      @@TransplantFitness Thanks for the words of encouragement, as you stated you were able to record whilst having the camera pushed up! I have been watching your videos prior my transplant journey and your videos have been very helpful, thanks again!

    • @bimalmishra6004
      @bimalmishra6004 4 роки тому

      @@krishnadesan5868 stent removal painful or not please reply

  • @SamiSonks2
    @SamiSonks2 10 місяців тому

    why would I have 2 strings? Does it matter which one I pull on?

  • @knutritter461
    @knutritter461 11 місяців тому

    I will have mine removed soon.... as I am 5'5" EVERYTHING is small inside me and the initial surgery for implanting that stent was VERY difficult for my doctor. In the operation report he stated he used a 7.5 mm cystoscope.... and that it is the smallest size with an additional tooling-tunnel. There is a kids' version as well but he told me it's too short. So for my removal I will be in TIVA again. 😉

  • @carltrabado8715
    @carltrabado8715 4 роки тому +3

    I'm not yet in the part where they remove the stent as im still schedule to to have stent put in and im scared....

  • @timnoel511
    @timnoel511 3 роки тому +1

    I had a catheter put in me twice when I was in hospital and my stent is scheduled to be removed in 2 weeks. As far as pain, is the removal of a stent similar to inserting a catheter or is it worse?

    • @TransplantFitness
      @TransplantFitness  3 роки тому

      I can't help you there buddy as I've only ever had a catheter placed inside me while under general anaesthetic. The 'pain' isn't too intense honestly mate - its more really really uncomfortable.

  • @oloratosedimo9814
    @oloratosedimo9814 6 місяців тому

    What happens if they realise the stents have developed stones on the outside, how wil they then remove it?? Coz in my son's situation he has hyperoxaluria, meaning his liver is producing a lot of oxalate

  • @Unknown-bv7lv
    @Unknown-bv7lv 2 роки тому

    Got mine removed. No problem at all

  • @boatyman
    @boatyman 3 роки тому

    I just had 1 18mm stone and 2 8mm stones laser removed 2 days ago. Gadda pull out my own Stent in 2 days. Not looking forward to it, but looking forward to being pain-free after over 2 years of pain.

    • @TransplantFitness
      @TransplantFitness  3 роки тому

      How did it go buddy?? Hope you're not in too much pain!

    • @boatyman
      @boatyman 3 роки тому

      @@TransplantFitness it went as good as it could lol. Been 9 days down and pain free! It's a fantastic feeling

    • @TransplantFitness
      @TransplantFitness  3 роки тому

      Amazing! Long may it continue

    • @elliebrown181
      @elliebrown181 3 роки тому

      Wow no pain on removal......I thought a 10 mm and 8 mm was bad...

  • @hazybelcalderon912
    @hazybelcalderon912 3 роки тому +1

    I remember when my doctor remove my stent. It wasnt painful for me. It's just that I enhale and exhaled then finish. 🤣

  • @robertdoran7387
    @robertdoran7387 Рік тому

    Had my kidney transplant 36 years ago at UCLA in Los Angeles. I didn't have a stent. They had something inserted into my bladder through the penis to keep the bladder drained for a few days after the surgery.
    When it was time to pull it out a nurse came in and pulled it out.
    Holy crap that was no fun.

  • @DixieChiweenie88
    @DixieChiweenie88 10 місяців тому +1

    I am a female. Make sure you ask if they are going to use lidocaine (numbing gel). My doctor did not, and it was extremely painful when he inserted the cystoscope into my urethra. I will not be seeing that doctor anymore. I was sure to let him know how much it hurt!

  • @Vicknazarian
    @Vicknazarian Рік тому

    I just had a appointment with my urologist to take the stent out after a PCNL surgery but unfortunately my pelvic was not relaxing due to pain for him to grab the stand and pull it out so he said we have to put you to sleep. if I knew that I have to go through this pain, I would request it no questions ask.
    just request your doctor to go through anesthesia because this procedure was veryis very painful.
    I would say eight 8.5/10 during the procedure and 6/10
    After where you have to urinate.
    Good luck.

  • @lorigiesbrecht7891
    @lorigiesbrecht7891 9 місяців тому

    Done it was fine happy its out much more comfortable can sit better yahh

  • @OG_Honda_Grom
    @OG_Honda_Grom 3 роки тому +1

    FYI to everyone you can request anesthesia instead of having them do it while you’re awake most clinics have an anesthesiologist come in during the month so you don’t have to go to the hospital... coming from someone who’s dealing with a botched kidney stone surgery my stent replacements are normal and for life have it changed every 2-3 months

  • @eugenenunez4483
    @eugenenunez4483 3 місяці тому

    I had it removed a few weeks back. It is uncomfortable and not fun but it's tolerable. They numbed the area and it took about 30 seconds from start to finish. The worse thing is the waiting and anticipation. Don't worry too much.

  • @victorarciga4071
    @victorarciga4071 Рік тому

    I’m so so anxious I get mine removed in three weeks and I’m really scared :(

  • @kyuodo
    @kyuodo 4 роки тому +2

    On left side jj stent has been placed post pcnl.I feel pain in my left testicle.Is this due to stent?

  • @glovesoffofficial1382
    @glovesoffofficial1382 18 днів тому

    I get my 2nd lazer op on 17th this month I've had a stent for 3.5 months is been HELL unable to hardly walk developed type 2 and blood pressure high..worst thing I've ever been through and even worse than a knee transplant because the stent is 10 times worse pain..8 days to go I get general anasthetic and then lazeroscopy and NO MORE AGONISING DOUBLE J STENT..

  • @Abba_Zenon
    @Abba_Zenon 3 роки тому +3

    When They Inserted stent into you, that was more painfull than when they removing it? Cause tomorrow I'll have removing, insertion was not the Best expirience but... Not so long than I expected :p

    • @einercolt9970
      @einercolt9970 3 роки тому +2

      Insertion is done with anesthesia right