Question:
Has anyone else seen a lot of veins?

I am still pre-op, but I have lost 25 pounds recently and I have noticed that I can see a lot of veins in my legs. I am wondering if this is a side effect of weight loss or if it is something else entirely. They are very blue and somewhat spider like some just seem to be sticking out a bit from my under my skin too. If others have experienced this does it go away or do they get worse as you lose more? Any info is appreciated:-)    — Sara A (posted on September 4, 2001)

September 4, 2001
I also am noticing alot of veins. I am down 168# and I believe since I've lost all the weight that the veins are now noticeable. I have them in my legs and on my thighs. Next visit to the doc I am going to ? him about the cause.
   — blank first name B.

September 4, 2001
I am almost 11 months postop and down 130 pounds. I too have noticed a lot of veins in my legs I didn't have before.
   — Helen C.

September 4, 2001
Could be Vericose veins... I am not sure if that is correct, but I have a little mark on the outside of my right thigh which I am suspecting will get more pronounced when I get to losing weight.
   — sbinkerd1

September 4, 2001
I am pre op and have problems now with veins. When I had my consultation with my surgeon, I asked if the veins would go away and he said no. I posted a similar question about veins and if they would go away after surgery and comments were no, if anything they would show up more. Ask your pcp or surgeon of a doctor who can do something about the veins. My understanding there is a procedure that is done (non surgical) that will help.
   — Jackie E.