12. Second Opinion

I met Dr. Hank, a urologist, at a retreat; we and our wives had a pleasant talk but it seemed unlikely our paths would cross again; they live 50 miles or so away, and at the time I wasn't looking for a urologist.

Fast forward a few years, and I need a second opinion, to explain if nothing else.

So last spring I talked with Hank who provided a real insight and recommended repeating an X-ray after six months or so. 

He said that the remaining large (8mm?) right stone, as well as the small stones on the left appear to be residing in ureteral ducts downhill from the ureter's kidney exit. On the diagram, the black dot presents the right stone.

So for the stone to enter the ureter proper where it cause mischief (obstruction), it has to first go uphill.  No gravity boots for me.