Kidney stent?

mom2greatkids
mom2greatkids Member Posts: 528
in Ovarian Cancer #1

Hi Ladies,

 

Do any of you have kidney stents?  I am scheduled to see a urologist on November 7. Most likely I will have one placed in my right kidney.  Scans from two weeks ago show that I have developed mild hydronnephoris.  My oncologist is nearly certain that a stent should take care of the problem.

As usual, I'm getting nervous about things.  Can't find those buttons to turn things off.  Is it a "big deal?"  My dr. said no, but he's not the one having it done.  LOL!  

Is it painful afterwards?  Does it have to replaced often?

Sorry for so many questions, but this came out of nowhere when I had scan results two weeks ago.

Thanks Ladies.

Carla

 

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  • lovesanimals
    lovesanimals Member Posts: 1,366 Member
    #2
    Hi Carla

    I'm so sorry that you have to deal with this on top of everything else.  It's reassuring that your doc thinks that the stent will take care of the problem but I understand what you're saying about being nervous.  An "off" button for nerves would be great!  I don't have any personal experience with stents but perhaps other ladies do and will share their experiences.  In the meantime, take good care and know that I am sending lots of prayers and positive energy your way.

    Warm hugs,

    Kelly

     

  • Kaleena
    Kaleena Member Posts: 2,088 Member
    #3
    Stent

    Hi Carla

    i developed moderate left sided hydrouteronephrosis.   My gyne/onc. thought it was from the 6 cm tumor that my ureter passes through but my urologist indicated during my first stent procedure that it was actually caused by the brachytherapy I had as the true blockage was near the bladder.    I got my stent placed in August.   They also did a brush biopsy at the time due to my other problems.  I had also developed high blood pressure since JuLy.  Also I have to have the stent replaced every 12-14 weeks.  I just had a replacement surgery done on Wed. Oct 29th.    

    I will have to have it replaced again sometime near the end of january.  

    My gyne/onc originally wanted me to have a stent.  He told me this in February.  I saw a urologist in March and he indicated that I wasn't having symptoms and that I should just follow up with my gyne/onc and I didn't need to see him again.   Well by July, I felt pretty sick and to boot my left kidney shrunk and also started to lose some function.   Needless to say, I was (still am) pretty upset.  If I had the stent placed when the gyne/onc indicated, maybe I wouldn't have damaged my kidney.  But who's to say.

    Anyway, right after the stent surgery, I did feel uncomfortable.   I went home and took some tylenol.  That really seemed to help.   I was given three prescriptions, one a high dose pain med, one med for bladder spasms and one for stent discomfort.   I didn't take the one because it was really for men with prostate problems (Flomax) and I didn't need to take the other meds either.   However, I did have blood in my urine for almost a week - mainly I think because they did the brush biopsy.   So whenever I urinated, it was burny feeling.   Please note though that I do have a high pain tolerance for many things.

    Drink a lot of water/fluids after the procedure.   It helps with the process.

    With regard to my recent surgery, I didn't even have any blood in my urine that was noticable.   The only thing with the replacement aspect is that I had to get a history and physical from my PCP within 30 days prior to my surgery which included an EKG and there are the urine culture and blood tests too.  I guess this will have to be done every 12 -14 weeks too.

    During a recent ultrasound, it indicated that I have bilateral mild hydronephrosis.  Apparently the left-sided hydro has been greatly reduced, but now it is showing a bit on the right side.  My urologists says thats because it was working harder because of the left side.

    Also, with stents you have a higher risk of UTIs.

    Kathy

  • mom2greatkids
    mom2greatkids Member Posts: 528
    #4
    Kaleena said:

    Stent

    Hi Carla

    i developed moderate left sided hydrouteronephrosis.   My gyne/onc. thought it was from the 6 cm tumor that my ureter passes through but my urologist indicated during my first stent procedure that it was actually caused by the brachytherapy I had as the true blockage was near the bladder.    I got my stent placed in August.   They also did a brush biopsy at the time due to my other problems.  I had also developed high blood pressure since JuLy.  Also I have to have the stent replaced every 12-14 weeks.  I just had a replacement surgery done on Wed. Oct 29th.    

    I will have to have it replaced again sometime near the end of january.  

    My gyne/onc originally wanted me to have a stent.  He told me this in February.  I saw a urologist in March and he indicated that I wasn't having symptoms and that I should just follow up with my gyne/onc and I didn't need to see him again.   Well by July, I felt pretty sick and to boot my left kidney shrunk and also started to lose some function.   Needless to say, I was (still am) pretty upset.  If I had the stent placed when the gyne/onc indicated, maybe I wouldn't have damaged my kidney.  But who's to say.

    Anyway, right after the stent surgery, I did feel uncomfortable.   I went home and took some tylenol.  That really seemed to help.   I was given three prescriptions, one a high dose pain med, one med for bladder spasms and one for stent discomfort.   I didn't take the one because it was really for men with prostate problems (Flomax) and I didn't need to take the other meds either.   However, I did have blood in my urine for almost a week - mainly I think because they did the brush biopsy.   So whenever I urinated, it was burny feeling.   Please note though that I do have a high pain tolerance for many things.

    Drink a lot of water/fluids after the procedure.   It helps with the process.

    With regard to my recent surgery, I didn't even have any blood in my urine that was noticable.   The only thing with the replacement aspect is that I had to get a history and physical from my PCP within 30 days prior to my surgery which included an EKG and there are the urine culture and blood tests too.  I guess this will have to be done every 12 -14 weeks too.

    During a recent ultrasound, it indicated that I have bilateral mild hydronephrosis.  Apparently the left-sided hydro has been greatly reduced, but now it is showing a bit on the right side.  My urologists says thats because it was working harder because of the left side.

    Also, with stents you have a higher risk of UTIs.

    Kathy

    I am scheduled to have the

    I am scheduled to have the stent put in on November 18.  (my daughter's 24th birthday).  He said that I would have to have it changed every three months.

     

    Carla

     

  • lovesanimals
    lovesanimals Member Posts: 1,366 Member
    #5
    mom2greatkids said:

    I am scheduled to have the

    I am scheduled to have the stent put in on November 18.  (my daughter's 24th birthday).  He said that I would have to have it changed every three months.

     

    Carla

     

    Hi Carla

    Sending lots of positive thoughts and prayers your way that all goes smoothly with your stent!

    Kelly

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