Veins

Cannot help, but have bumped this as I’m sure someone else can.

Varicose veins used to be stripped but dont think its done as frequently now. Do they cause pain? If so you might speak to your doctor.

I’ve had varicose veins stripped. Simple op, home the same day. (Pre Covid)

I had the procedure last year (October), done as a day patient, well in and out within 5 hours!
Mine was NHS as I had a lot of issues...lumpy veins gone but I do have some marking left, nothing major though.

I’ve had them done in the past, and been very pleased. It’s difficult to get them on the NHS now. I know a few years ago, when my son lived in. Cumbria, they were done on NHS, but not down here in the Southeast. His veins are quite bad, but now he’s living down here too, it’s a no go. I still have injections from time to time if needed, but have to pay privately.

I’m just wondering how painful this will be I’m ok with most medical stuff I’ve had done but veins make me feel very squeamish and I dread the procedure but I want them done so baldly for next summer as if I go abroad I can’t wear shorts as feel embarrassed