First week
- Mild blood-tinged urine is expected and settles
- Drink 3 litres of fluid daily unless told otherwise
- Take prescribed antibiotics and painkillers as directed
- Keep the wound dressing dry
Activity
- Walk from the same day
- Desk work after about a week
- No heavy lifting or gym for 3 to 4 weeks
- No long bike journeys until the stent is removed
Contact the clinic if
- Fever above 100.5°F
- Heavy bleeding or clots
- Severe pain not relieved by medication
- You are unable to pass urine
Information on this website is for patient education only and does not replace an in-person consultation. Treatment results vary between individuals and no outcome is guaranteed.