ELVA - Endovenous Laser Ablation
I was going to have this done back in the summer of 2010, but I lost my health insurance. Since then, the discomfort and appearance of my varicose veins not subsided, actually much worse depending on the day. After I started exercising more regularly in the past year, I've felt increased discomfort. It's not really a pain... It's and annoying, achy, trobbing discomfort that goes on for hours after physical activity. I decided I needed to rethink having the procedure done back in early Fall 2012.
And yes, I also mentioned appearance also. 70% discomfort, 30% vanity. I am not above the vanity part. I want to wear shorts again in the summertime. I kinda like my calves. Weird, but they don't look bad - except for my veins. I want to wear a swimsuit, without feeling like I need to keep my thighs completely covered. I don't want to feel self-conscious about my legs, that no one else probably cares about.
I've had my appointments scheduled since my doctor visit in the fall. My health insurance isn't great, but I need to get this done. Tomorrow is the day for leg #1. My left leg is by far the worse of the two. I can't wait for the veins to disappear. Leg #2, it comes two weeks later.
No vigorous activities for the next month, pretty much. I'll have to be more religious about wearing my compression hosiery....sexy times, yo! Hahaha!
I just want to, physically and mentally, feel better. That's the bottom line.
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