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. 2023 Jun 6;37(6):642–653. doi: 10.1089/end.2022.0810

Box 1.

Messages to Guide Patient Expectations with a Post-Ureteroscopy Stent

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.