Pain after ureteroscopy with stent placement can come and go, and sometimes be unpredictable. |
Pain may include urethral pain with urination after the ureteroscopy procedure. This should decrease over time. |
Expect to see blood in your urine after ureteroscopy. Blood may also be in your urine until the ureteral stent is removed. |
Expect to urinate more frequently because of the increased fluid intake. Focus on increasing your fluid intake earlier in the day to reduce possible sleep disruptions to urinate. |
You may not feel like doing some of your usual activities for a few days. |
Prioritize certain activities, such as self-care and cooking, in the days following your procedure. |
Have a backup plan for child care and other essential tasks, in case your symptoms interfere with your daily activities. |
Do your daily activities in short bursts and rest in between activities. |
Ask for others to help you with your daily activities. |
You may want to plan to take a few days off work following your procedure. |
You may want to plan to grocery shop or run other essential errands in the days before your procedure. |