44 yo female, good health, 59, 150lbs, had ureterscopy and lithroscopy, no stent, two days ago for removal of 7 mm stone.  Pain isnt nearly as severe as the pain I felt before the procedure, but I still have pain in the exact area I had before.  Lower back, particularly left side, left flank and left abdomen.  CT scan showed 5 more (3 in L; 2 in R) pending in my kidneys so I am now on an oxylate diet indefinitely until my urologist can analyze what kind of stones I am producing.  I just want to know if its normal that I am experiencing this dull but persistent pain in the same area post-op, or if this is indicative of yet another stone that is near my ureter again.  I  really, really dont have it in me to go through that kind pain again and I just want to prepare myself.  If this pain is normal, then I will relax more.
Hi, your treatment is going on as it should be, and the post-operative pain also common.  I to my patients with such pain prescribe higher antibiotics, proteolytic, and pain killers for pain relief.  Take plenty of water, to flush the remaining stones. Near syrup will help a lot for resolving the stones. Thank you.