Feeling better after treatment for varicose veins

Sharon SW-267
GW-165 CW-167 S.

on 7/14/15 10:59 am - PA
RNY on 12/22/14

I thought that varicose veins were just a cosmetic issue, but they are a medical problem to the extent that insurance companies may cover treatment (and we all know what that takes).  I just had one leg done last week and having the other started tomorrow.

I feel better already - I don't know why my PCP never told me to get it checked out. 

Although I saw them after I lost some weight and started wearing shorts more often.  They will not correct themselves whether you lose weight or not, and they are a function of heredity - even my skinny-minny cousins have them.

If your legs/ankles are tired and swollen, you might want to get them checked out.  Most cities have a clinic or doctors that only do veins and are set up to analyze them (ultrasound test ) and can determine if they are just cosmetic or real medical issues.

A doctor posted a good explanation on ObHelp:

http://www.obesityhelp.com/articles/weight-cause-varicose-veins

 

Sharon

Grim_Traveller
on 7/14/15 5:19 pm
RNY on 08/21/12

I had EVLT, laser ablation, done on both legs, as well as sclerotherapy. It's made a huge difference. Bad circulation can cause a lot of health issues.

6'3" tall, male.

Highest weight was 475. RNY on 08/21/12. Current weight: 198.

M1 -24; M2 -21; M3 -19; M4 -21; M5 -13; M6 -21; M7 -10; M8 -16; M9 -10; M10 -8; M11 -6; M12 -5.

Sharon SW-267
GW-165 CW-167 S.

on 7/15/15 1:53 pm - PA
RNY on 12/22/14

I wish I knew about it sooner - I'm sure they have been causing me trouble for years!  In the past now (well, one more procedure to go)

Sharon

rhr567
on 7/16/15 10:34 pm

Thanks for sharing this post. My sister is suffering from varicose veins. She even made up the situation really miserable that she find it difficult to walk.

Sharon SW-267
GW-165 CW-167 S.

on 7/28/15 12:04 pm - PA
RNY on 12/22/14

I hope she gets her legs checked out - you may be a role model for your family to address health concerns.

Onward!

Sharon

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