great saphenous vein ablation

Hello @charlena, thank you for posting this question in the Men's Health group and I apologize for the delayed response.

I would like to invite @gonefishinmt to the conversation as he discussed having this surgery done in 2012.

I am also tagging @lizziemnz, @cbs61752, and @patreats5674, who all discussed treatments for varicose veins.

@charlena, is the great saphenous vein causing your husband a great deal of pain? What concerns you most about the ablation?

He doesn't have pain, the veins are numerous and bleed very easily. Due to him being pre-disposed to cellulitis, any cutting of his skin is concerning. I am also concerned regarding circulation in the legs- the lymphatic system is destroyed in left leg. I am totally unsure if this surgery will further complicate this condition. Thank you.

Hi Charlena, I had radio frequency ablation on both legs last August. The catheter is introduced to the vein by a very small needle, no cuts. The worse thing was having to wear support stockings for two weeks! I haven't had any problems.

My husband has serious vein bleeds. Did you have these "bleeds" before your surgery? If so, did you doctor advise that you would no longer have the bleeds once you had the surgery?

No I didn’t Charlena.