What is lithotripsy? I thought they had a process now of breaking up stones with a laser. Is that lithotripsy??

 

Lithotripsy is a procedure that uses sound waves to break up larger kidney stones that would be very difficult and painful to otherwise pass into smaller stones. These smaller stones are much easier to pass. The first lithotripsy I had (mid-1990's) was done sitting in a tub of water. The last one (2002 or so) was done lying down on a table that had a cushion top filled with water (kind of like a water bed). They send sound waves at the stones through the water that breaks them up into little pieces. You feel a thumping sensation, but it doesn't really hurt. Later throughout the day, you pass these tiny broken-up kidney stone fragments. I wouldn't say it's totally pain-free, but it sure is a far sight better than passing a whole stone. The lithotripsy can't be done once the stone(s) have already left the kidney. I'm really not sure why this is. The procedure to break up the stone once it has left the kidney and is stuck in the ureter sucks. Big time. I think that is where they use the laser to which you referred. My experience was awful and it would be very acceptable to me if I finish out my life never having to go through that again.

So...has anyone heard from Stickey today? I hope he's OK. I'm a little worried that he's not checked in. I hope it's because he's in bed trying to get better, though.

So...has anyone heard from Stickey today? I hope he's OK. I'm a little worried that he's not checked in. I hope it's because he's in bed trying to get better, though.

I was thinking the same thing.

 

I'll see what I can do to check on him.

In my best Stewie Griffin: AHA! Victory is MINE!!!

 

Delivered a healthy baby stone at 1:55 pm. Stone, Dad, and all "members" are doing fine...

:lol::lol::lol:

Glad to hear everyone is doing fine. I was worried. CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!

I'll see what I can do to check on him.

Hey, am I good or what?!

Seriously, thanks to BF, Coop, PennStation's, Duece, 98, S3, LRCW, and everyone else for the well wishes and helping me get through the last couple of days.

 

Didn't sleep much last night and finally felt a little better this morning so I was trying to catch up on sleep.

 

I guess the bad news...or good news...is that I didn't have to try the concoction that Coop sent me. I was close though, just needed a little bit more sleep...

Death is imminent...

 

Guess I was wrong here. I'm not sure if I wanted to live or die about 12 hours ago...

I am just hoping that it didn't throw off any baseball plans.

In my best Stewie Griffin: AHA! Victory is MINE!!!

 

Delivered a healthy baby stone at 1:55 pm. Stone, Dad, and all "members" are doing fine...

 

 

No name yet? :lol: After all you've been through, I vote you name it Angst. Angst Mitts..that sounds good. :lol:

No name yet? :lol: After all you've been through, I vote you name it Angst. Angst Mitts..that sounds good. :lol:

Or maybe Stucky-pits.

All this turmoil over a tiny, little 3mm stone?!? Pathetic. :lol:

 

Congrats. I know the world seems like a much brighter, happier place right now!!

Seriously, thanks to BF, Coop, PennStation's, Duece, 98, S3, LRCW, and everyone else for the well wishes and helping me get through the last couple of days.

 

Didn't sleep much last night and finally felt a little better this morning so I was trying to catch up on sleep.

 

I guess the bad news...or good news...is that I didn't have to try the concoction that Coop sent me. I was close though, just needed a little bit more sleep...

 

Was actually kind of hoping you would test it out for me to see if it worked. Maybe next time???? :scared::eek:

I resend any thanks to cooperstown. From the feel of it, it was 3 cm's...

From the screaming I heard at my house it better have been 3 feet.