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Diamond_Dog

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4. Oh no. Hang in there, Aristus!

Reply to Aristus (Original post)

Tue Aug 26, 2025, 09:58 AM

Aug 26

Nothing worse than being nauseated! When I had chemo years ago, the anti-nausea medication they gave me did diddly squat until they gave me a medication called Emend and that helped a lot.

Enjoy your coffee! I would miss coffee, too. Take care and feel better soon!

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Underwent surgery for my kidney stones yesterday. Still recovering. [View all] Aristus Aug 26 OP

Get well snowybirdie Aug 26 #1

I'm trying. Aristus Aug 26 #3

I hope you recovery is quick and goes well. Walleye Aug 26 #2

Here's hoping it never happens to you. Aristus Aug 26 #5

I did the sound wave thing sitting in a big tub. multigraincracker Aug 26 #34

Oh no. Hang in there, Aristus! Diamond_Dog Aug 26 #4

That's sweet, Diamond Dog. Thank you. Aristus Aug 26 #7

AZO took care of most of my urinary pain Submariner Aug 26 #6

Ah! A fellow sufferer. Aristus Aug 26 #8

Be well, my friend. Relax and take it easy. debm55 Aug 26 #9

I will. Aristus Aug 26 #11

My husband has a history of kidney stones Ritabert Aug 26 #10

Did they put you in that machine True Dough Aug 26 #12

No. Because of the location of the stones, they couldn't go with external Aristus Aug 26 #14

If I remember corectly stag horn kidney stones are not a good candidate for Lithotripsy..They get hung up in there mitch96 Aug 26 #29

Oh golly, a basket procedure - I've had one of those and holy cow it sucked! ms liberty Aug 26 #35

I remember describing the stent removal as 'disconcerting'. Aristus Aug 26 #37

Be nice to yourself Marthe48 Aug 26 #13

The most relaxing, hypnotic piece I've ever heard Aristus Aug 26 #15

Maybe you can find it for your comfort Marthe48 Aug 26 #19

Ughh! Poor you! Ocelot II Aug 26 #16

I can't even begin to imagine what it must be like for an airline pilot Aristus Aug 26 #21

It can be career-ending, not to mention painful, if it keeps recurring. Ocelot II Aug 26 #33

I hope you feel better soon, Aristus! MIButterfly Aug 26 #17

Very kind, thank you! Aristus Aug 26 #22

Wishing you a quick recovery Aristus. Hope you livetohike Aug 26 #18

Yikes! Good luck for a speedy recovery. I've passed one and did not enjoy it. surfered Aug 26 #20

Really? Passing it is the best part. Aristus Aug 26 #25

Wishing you a speedy recovery but take it easy. question everything Aug 26 #23

Much love and good vibes to you Aristus! OldBaldy1701E Aug 26 #24

Heal well malaise Aug 26 #26

So sorry to hear... here is another peaceful musical journey for your recovery jmbar2 Aug 26 #27

❤️ underpants Aug 26 #28

I can certainly feel for you! I hope you feel better soon woodsprite Aug 26 #30

A frequent flyer for kidney stones? Ugh! I can't even imagine! Aristus Aug 26 #32

Get well. cachukis Aug 26 #31

Gracious! I feel your pain (two bouts myself). I hope you feel better and really hope you don't LoisB Aug 26 #36

Very kind, thank you. Aristus Aug 26 #38

This message was self-deleted by its author Mosby Aug 26 #39

Hang in there.....it's all good or it should be soon. Happy thoughts, positive vibes, and healing wishes. a kennedy Aug 26 #40

Thank you. Aristus Aug 27 #42

Here's hoping Wednesday morning is finding you feeling at least a bit better. 3catwoman3 Aug 27 #41

A little. Aristus Aug 27 #43

I'm so sorry! I hope you feel better soon. Stents are the worst! HeartsCanHope Aug 28 #44

Thank you. Aristus Aug 28 #45