Hi Julie, I have had either 4 or 5 kidney stones since WLS. Probably had 4 before as well. I have never actually passed one as they have all been too large for me to pass. My smallest measured 4.5 cm, and my last was my largest at 7.7 cm. It is the only one that has actually moved out of my kidney and into the ureter. That one was a killer.... All of mine have had to have either Lithotripsy or Lazertripsy on them. And to me the worst part of the kidney stone has not been the stone themselves, or the anesthesia to perform the lithotripsy or lazertripsy, but has been the stint they place after these procedures. I did read somewhere that Crystal Light (Orange Sunriser I think) has been linked with kidney stones. Can't remember where I read that, but it seems like I read an article on this. Shame for me cause Crystal Light Orange Sunriser is a staple in my house.... I'll just have to deal with the kidney stones... Good Luck to you... hope you don't have to deal with as many as I have... Hugs, Susan

Hello Everyone! Has anyone had a problem with kidney stones? I went to the ER on Dec.19th with severe pain in my left side and terribly sick...was admitted to the hosp. and I passed one(the size of an apple seed) on Dec. 20th.... worst pain I have ever had!! Just curious to see if anyone else had experienced this. Thanks. Julie

Hello my December friends, I want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year!!!! Come out everyone out of lurking mode and say hello. (((((big hugs)))) Diana Due date ~ Cody 04/21/07

Karen, Best of luck with your surgery tomorrow. Keep us posted on how it goes. Happy holidays, Mary

hey Diana , Ty for responding . I went and saw Dr Fobi yesterday . All is fine . All tests came back normal other then some vitamin problems which will be taken care of as I get back on track with taking them . Merry Christmas !!!