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Post EVLT Surgery

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joyce88359
joyce88359

i had EVLT procedure done  on both legs 3 weeks ago for venous insufficiency.  I had 4 procedures - 2 on the greater saphenous veins right and left legs and the small saphenous veins, lower extremity, right and left.  I had absolutely no pain during or after the procedure.  I had to wear the stockings for two weeks.  I have noticed a slight residual swelling of the ankles at the end of the day.  But yesterday Idid not wear the stockings and at the end of the day my ankles were very swollen just like before the procedure.  Is this normal?  Has anyone had a similar experience?

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  • kate4you
    kate4you joyce88359

    Posted

    hello joyce

    I have mild varicose veins in my calves and have not had surgery as I went to the doctor earlier enough for her to prescribe tights that reduce the inflamation of the veins and prevent more from happening!

    I cannot comment on your surgery but what I will say is keep wearing the supprt tights / stockings because when I do not for a few days due to hot weather I get the aches and pains again. Try doing alternate days ?

    Kind regs - Kate

     

    • joyce88359
      joyce88359 kate4you

      Posted

      Thanks Kate for your comment.  I live in a hot climate and maybe that exacerbates the problem but I thought after the EVLT procedure which is supposed to kill off the diseased veins that the healthy veins would take over but maybe that would take a little time.  Since I did it in another country I guess I will have to contact the doctor who did it.
    • kate4you
      kate4you joyce88359

      Posted

      in the meantime just wear the stockings at certain times of day when you can bear them?
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