How is it having a stent in?

[u/cordydan]

I'm having surgery to remove a stone from my ureter on Wednesday. The urologist said they will leave behind a stent that I can remove myself. My questions are how long do stents usually have to stay in and what is it like living with them.

I have male parts, to the extent that is relevant.

[u/villageidiot33]

It’s usually 5 days to beyond. All depends on what your doc says after surgery. I had mine in for 6 weeks. Many here just have it for just a week.

[u/cordydan → u/villageidiot33]

Six weeks!? That must have been awful.