Stint?

nh_user_1165574 · April 6, 2018, 8:14pm

Was just wondering if the leave stints in when you leave the hospital after PCNL surgery?

nh_user_1146759 · April 7, 2018, 2:19am

Hi Dee, I left the hospital with the stent which was placed when I was under, had the stent for one week, that probably was the worst for me. The operation went better then I ever expected , I had a great surgeon. Good Luck

nh_user_1067594 · April 7, 2018, 4:40am

Hi Dee sometimes they leave stents in I just have a drain pipe in that they took out last night put a bag it but needs emptying and as it's at back you can't do it yourself 😔

nh_user_1165574 · April 7, 2018, 4:21pm

Hi Barbara

Thank you for your help. How was the stint removed? Was it painful?

nh_user_1146759 · April 8, 2018, 2:22am

Dre first they sent in the nurse, she numb me and prep me before my surgeon came in. I felt the pressure , but no pain. I was one happy lady having that stent removed.

anon87974465 · April 8, 2018, 5:50pm

it depends how long you are in hospital.

I had PCNL in December last year in Southmead at Bristol.

I live 70 miles away and live on my own.

So because I had a catheter in for 3 days and a stent in for a week they kept me in hospital.

They took stent out while I was awake.

I did say "OW" but it was not that bad really and soon over with.

Sarah