POST LITHOTRIPSY PROCEDURE INSTRUCTIONS AND GUIDELINES

For the next 24 hours, do not
  • Drive a vehicle
  • Operate any machinery or electrical appliances
  • Make any important decisions
  • Drink alcoholic beverages
  • Take any tranquilizers or sleeping pills unless approved by your physician
DIET/FLUID INTAKE
  • It is recommended to start with a light meal and advance as tolerated. 
  • Drink at least eight 8-oz. glasses of clear liquids per day to aid in the passage of stone particles. Most stone patients will benefit from a continued high fluid intake and urine output indefinitely, even after the particles are gone. This may help prevent new stone formation.
ACTIVITY/WORK
  • Your physician will let you know when you may resume normal activities and return to work.
  • Note: Walking and moving about aids in the passage of stone particles; however, avoid sports or really strenuous exercise until there is no blood in your urine, or when your physician approves.
MEDICATIONS
  • Your physician will let you know when you may resume your prescription medication(s) and if there are any that you should not resume taking.
  • Avoid non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications (i.e., ibuprofen, Advil, Motrin) unless prescribed by your physician.
  • You may have received prescription medications after your procedure. Please take them according to the instructions. 
  • Note: Avoid driving, alcohol consumption or making important decisions if you are taking prescription pain medication.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
  • Strain urine and save sand particles.
  • NOTE: Blood in your urine is expected for a few days after your procedure. If a stent is in place, urine may be bloody until it is removed.
CALL YOUR PHYSICIAN IF:
  • You have a temperature of 101° F or greater;
  • You have persistent nausea and vomiting;
  • Your pain is unrelieved with pain medication; and/or
  • You are unable to urinate.

FOLLOW UP CARE

  • Call your physician to make a follow up appointment.
  • Bring all x-rays (if they are given to you) and any stone particles you may have collected with you on your follow-up visit.
  • You may be instructed to get a KUB x-ray just prior to your follow-up appointment. Ask your physician’s office to schedule your KUB x-ray.
If you have problems or questions relating to your recovery, call your physician or go to the nearest Emergency Room.