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Treatment Info
Shock Wave Lithotripsy (SWL)
Kidney Stones
About the SWL Procedure
Advantages of Lithotripsy
Other Lithotripsy Alternatives
Cost Savings Versus Surgery
Patient Discharge Instructions
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
FAQs
Glossary
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Patient Rights and Responsibilities
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Your Diet
Post Day of: Procedure
24 Hours after
48 Hours after
72 Hours after
Miscellaneous
Drink lots of clear liquids (i.e., ginger ale, tea, Gatorade)
If you are NOT nauseated, progress to a normal diet
Normal diet
Drinking large amounts of water is the best prevention for kidney stones.
Drink 8, six ounce glasses of water per day
Drink 3 to 5 quarts of liquids per day. Half of these liquids should consist of water.
No alcoholic beverages
Exclude coffee, tea, or sodas
Maintain a light diet (i.e., toast, clear soup, crackers, etc.)
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