urinary tract stones
"I am a frequent flyer when it comes to bladder stones and kidney stones. I am a female. This last time I went in because it wasn't moving. Cat scan revealed a 11 mm stone.  They went in with a scope and laser to blast it but as soon as they tried to open up my ureter with the balloon they realized too late it was as full of strictures and one split open.  So they quickly inserted a J stent, left the stone there and pulled out.  Now I am 4 weeks out waiting for my ureter to heal before my urologist decides what it needs  to be done.  During this time I have been on flomax and it has helped with the flow of my urine and helps the pain. I am hoping that somehow the large stone has broken up and "left the building" lol   side effects minimal."