Lithotripsy?
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No, they will not shock you. They are sound waves that are used at high frequency to break up kidney stones. I had one about a year ago. You will be sedated and not feel a thing. Although the sound waves don't really hurt, they are used at such a high strength that the skin can become brush burned. My skin was brushed burned and a bit bruised after the procedure, but there was no residual pain. It is a relatively easy procedure. You are not immersed in water, either. It used to be done that way, but now you are positioned on a squishy pillow that helps conduct the waves. Good luck.
No. I don't know who told you it was electricity, but it's not. I had one to blast a kidney stone to smithereens. They aim a sound wave at the stone and let 'er rip. I was asleep for the procedure, but there was no pain. My back was a little tender on that side for a couple of days, but nothing compared to the pain of the kidney stone.
Good luck.
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