Your stent
During surgery, a stent is placed in one or both ureters to keep them open and draining your kidneys while you heal. Stents are removed in the office 7–14 days after surgery.
Medications you'll go home with
- An antispasmodic — stents can make the bladder spasm, creating a frequent need to urinate; occasionally the discomfort extends up to the kidney.
- Pain medication.
What's normal, and what to do
- Bladder discomfort or spasms — take your medication as prescribed.
- Blood in the urine — increase fluids and rest.
- Activity: no restrictions, but use common sense — if it hurts, don't do it.
Office visits
- 7–14 days after surgery: stent removal in the office.
- 2–6 weeks after surgery: post-operative visit.
- The office will call you to make both appointments.