I had one stuck... believe me, it is NO picnic. the only good thing were the pain meds.
had the sonic thing done, but by the size of the stone that finally emerged, I question whether that did anything. At the same time doc installed a stent. I was out cold for the installation, (Thank God), BUT... a week or two later was wide awake for the retrieval of the stent after the stone passed. That was when I learned to LISTEN TO NURSES. The nurse at the hospital warned me in advance to take an oxycontin before my eventual appointment to remove the stent. She said the doc's office would tell me it wouldn't be necessary since they use a local anesthesia, but to take it anyway. Like a fool, I listened to doc's office, and didn't take it.... oh how I wish I had. It wasn't as bad as the stone, because the procedure was done in a couple of minutes... but wow... that was no picnic either. BOTTOM LINE... always listen to the nurse. LOL