Guest guest Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 , Hi! I wasn't quite sure whether you were asking if the specific length of time for the stent removal was unusual or the removal of a stent itself. If it's the latter, stents are removed. If it's the former, I'm not sure if there's a specific time-out period for stents. I've had them put in and removed the very next day, put in and removed the next week, put in and removed in a month, etc. I think it depends on each individual and how our bodies react to the stents. For me, they were always incredibly painful and my doctors ultimately decided that stenting me was just not an option any longer. Although it's horrible to have to go in and out of procedures/ERCPs, I don't think your daughter's two-week removal is necessarily a cause for alarm. If you're worried though, I'd definitely discuss it with her doctor. Hope this helped! Sandi in VA/Rochester Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 Sandy, Thank you for the input. I was asking about both, actually – the length of time and the removal of it at all. I thought I was prepared, knowing what to expect, but somehow I had missed the part about them removing the stent. The anecdotal stories of this group always has been helpful and certainly confirms that it is standard procedure to have it removed and that the time frame varies greatly. I now know that we will have to wait to see what happens after two weeks. Her hepatologist office called today so I was able to ask questions about the procedure. Thank you for your comments and sharing your story. LINDA (Mom of Suzanne, 19, UC / PSC 2004, j-pouch 2007) , Hi! I wasn't quite sure whether you were asking if the specific length of time for the stent removal was unusual or the removal of a stent itself. I don't think your daughter's two-week removal is necessarily a cause for alarm. Sandi in VA/Rochester Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 Sandy, Thank you for the input. I was asking about both, actually – the length of time and the removal of it at all. I thought I was prepared, knowing what to expect, but somehow I had missed the part about them removing the stent. The anecdotal stories of this group always has been helpful and certainly confirms that it is standard procedure to have it removed and that the time frame varies greatly. I now know that we will have to wait to see what happens after two weeks. Her hepatologist office called today so I was able to ask questions about the procedure. Thank you for your comments and sharing your story. LINDA (Mom of Suzanne, 19, UC / PSC 2004, j-pouch 2007) , Hi! I wasn't quite sure whether you were asking if the specific length of time for the stent removal was unusual or the removal of a stent itself. I don't think your daughter's two-week removal is necessarily a cause for alarm. Sandi in VA/Rochester Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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