Last Tuesday, I had laser surgery and had 5 varicose veins removed.

[no_hypocrisy]

I had a leg vein ultrasound done and circulation problems were quite evident. I chose the procedure not for cosmetic reasons, but to be proactive as they VVs weren't going away by themselves or if I stopped looking.


My leg is bruised, selectively sore, but the real thing I want to complain about is the compression stocking.

It's difficult to get on and off, usually about 5 minutes. Glad when it's finally on and finally off.

I have to wear it for another 10 days.

And yes, the second leg is going to be done in about a month.

[doc03]

1. I hade mine done for the same reason, I hope it helps but it made my circulation problem worse.

My leg felt like it was on fire I went through hell for almost two weeks. Prior to having mine done my bother
had both of his done. The first one he had no problems but the second one he had unbearable pain. I hope yours
goes well. Yes those stockings are a pain too. .

[NJCher]

2. but it's OK now?

I didn't know anything about this so I went to youtube and learned why this type of procedure is done. I used the search term "laser surgery for varicose veins"

The one I watched was done by a treatment center and had good graphics explaining it. Lots of others turned up, too, for those of us in need of education on this matter.

Hope you're feeling well soon, no_hypocrisy.

[no_hypocrisy]

3. I feel much better.

The soreness is abating and on schedule for healing.

It's the most non-invasive procedure for what was known as stripping veins. I'm glad my trust in the doctor and his staff was justified.

[doc03]

4. This was about ten years ago. I had circulation problems due to damage from two

blood clots I had in my right leg. This doctor had an informational meeting at the hospital, more like a telemarketing
scam about what he could do. I was not concerned about the cosmetics but he claimed if he removed
the mild varicose veins I would be good as new. Besides the pain I got billed $5000 for about 1 minute of the
doctors time. My insurance turned it down calling it cosmetic surgery but the doctor did after several weeks get it approved.
It did get rid a the various veins but it did not improve my circulation problems actually made it worse. In my follow up
I told the doctor that it made it worse, he lied saying he never told me it would help circulation. I should have sued the SOB.

[NJCher]

6. if it made it worse

It would seem like it would be cause for a suit. I'm sorry to hear you had to undergo such an experience.

But hey, it happens. On a routine dental checkup I had a dentist try to tell me I should remove some gold fillings I had put in rear molars. These things cost a fortune so I went back to the original doc (can't remember the professional term for this), and he practically laughed when I told him what this dentist had told me. He told me in so many terms that this work would outlive me. Outraged, I asked this doctor why the other one was recommending this work (we both know it's for the $$), and he responded that maybe he looked at it as cosmetic surgery. Of course he was just "being professional."

Cosmetic surgery for something no one will ever see???!!!!

Doctors like this should be called out and now, thanks to the internet, they are. At the time this happened things hadn't quite evolved as far as they have now in terms of professional recommendations.

Putting humans through this just so a "professional" can make a buck should not happen.

[snowybirdie]

5. Get ones

With zippers. Much easier

[mercuryblues]

7. To get the stocking on easier

rub a little powder on your feet to just below the ankle.

[Warpy]

9. The triic with compression stockings is to scrunch them pu to halfway down the instep

stick your foot in, and pull, easing the scrunching out as you go. And if you think it's tough putting them on yoursel, try putting them on other people.

I lived in compression stockings when I was still working, they helped a great deal during 12 hour shifts on cement floors.

My only complaint was that they were hot in summer.

You get to complain. You still need to wear them, they reduce swelling in the area and that's a good thing.

[no_hypocrisy]

10. Thanks Warpy! You helped me.