Kidney Stones - ThinnerTimes

gj3390 · 07-25-2006, 10:11 AM

Hey Gang,
I know that Gallbladder stones are associated with gastric bypass surgery, but has anyone had a kidney stone since surgery? I am 2 months out and have had no real complications, but 3 days ago, I went to the emergency room with massive pain, and what turned out to be a kidney stone. The ER doctor said it “could’” be caused from high protein or high calcium in the diet. I talked with the Bariatric department, and they said kidney stones are normal for everyone-not exclusive to bypass patients. I was just wondering what this group has experienced?????? Thanks….

Dyann · 07-25-2006, 11:18 AM

Anyone can get a kidney stone. In addition to the things you mentioned there are two others which pertain to us post op. First is hydration, if you are dehydrated, you are more likely to get renal stones. Hydration is a big issue in the post op period. Next is that other types of stones are more prone to form when dehydrated. Oxilate stones in tea drinkers occur more frequently in this situation. I hope it passed relatively painlessly.

Ryn · 07-25-2006, 11:47 AM

I had one about a month ago. My surgeon wasn't too surprised about...he kinda giggled and said "you dont think this little bypass we did had anything to do with it?" The uroligist seemed to think it had a large part to do with it, since I have never had one before. High protein and lack of water, (I was told) was the culprit.

deadboy · 07-25-2006, 11:57 AM

That's why they tell you to sip. Cause ya can't gulp!! Water is sooooooo important in any high protien diet. It's important to try and get at least 2 liters per day.

sdgrrl · 07-25-2006, 12:30 PM

I am prone to them and have had to have major surgery to remove them before. But no one said anything about proclivity to them in my orientations. Gall stones, yes, but I don't have a gall bladder so I didn't worry.

About a month ago I was peeing blood (a lot of blood) and had the old familiar awful pain. Went to ER and they discovered I had 2 stones, and one was over an inch long!!

They put a stent catheter in me because I had to wait for an appointment with the lithotripter--a whole week. The guy who operates the mobile litho machine was telling me that it took a week because of all the gbs patients who develop stones. He laughed and said, "You guys are making me a millionnaire! Keep up the good work!" That didn't please me much, but they gave me knockout medicine, and when I woke up they were all smashed and sucked out, and the J stent was removed as well. If I'm going to get stones, I hope they stay up in my kidneys so they can get smashed. But know that it is VERY common with gbs patients, no matter what your doctors tell you.

jlcsmokey · 07-25-2006, 02:16 PM

Hi,

I found out the hard way that yes it is common in GB patients. But even though I am prone due to family history, as long as you drink, drink, drink, you will less likely develop them. I actually had them after a couple of days of moving my parents and didn't drink as much, so I became dehydrated.

Keep your water bottle with you and you will be successful.

gj3390 · 07-25-2006, 03:49 PM

Thanks for the feedback….I guess it is just one of those things. I drink anywhere from 70-90oz of water a day, so I doubt I was or am dehydrated….That is why I was surprised, but I know more now than I did this past Friday night…..Thanks again all!!

exit88 · 07-25-2006, 10:09 PM

I went to the emergency room about a month after surgery with extreme pain similar to what you describe. I was diagnosed with a kidney stone.

I ended up having it removed a few months later by an unpleasant procedure that I will spare you the details of.