Is there any exercise restrictions after wearing compression stockings for over 2 weeks after having radiofrequency ablation?

I am a competitive road bike cyclist and have recently had a radiofrequency ablation of the saphenous vein on both legs. I have been wearing compression stockings for the past 2 1/2 weeks. Are there any exercise restrictions, including stretching, that are not advised? I have been walking daily and just started the stationary bike today for 20 min. At what time may I resume riding my road bike, and should I stay on level flat roads and not do hills for awhile?

Answers from doctors (4)

Susan B Fox, D.O. RPVI, FSVM

Published on Jan 18, 2017

We tell patients that they can go back to normal activities immediately afterwards, except exposing themselves to dirty water, heavy lifting or weight lifting that would cause straining. The biking should be fine.

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Answered by Susan B Fox, D.O. RPVI, FSVM

We tell patients that they can go back to normal activities immediately afterwards, except exposing themselves to dirty water, heavy lifting or weight lifting that would cause straining. The biking should be fine.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

Beverly Hills Vein Center

Published on Jan 17, 2017

In my practice I don't limit exercise after RF ablation. I've never seen any consequences from resuming even vigorous exercise after treatment.

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Answered by Beverly Hills Vein Center

In my practice I don't limit exercise after RF ablation. I've never seen any consequences from resuming even vigorous exercise after treatment.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

Advanced Vein Center

Published on Jan 12, 2017

You should review that with your doctor. I place no restrictions for my patients' activity after one week.

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Answered by Advanced Vein Center

You should review that with your doctor. I place no restrictions for my patients' activity after one week.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS, RVT, RPVI, RPhS

Published on Jan 06, 2017

None at all. I recommend all exercise immediately after ablation, except for repetitive weight lifting in a gym over 40 pounds. The occasional lifting of objects during daily living is OK in the first several days after ablation (e.g. trash can, a heavy box, etc.).

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Answered by Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS, RVT, RPVI, RPhS

None at all. I recommend all exercise immediately after ablation, except for repetitive weight lifting in a gym over 40 pounds. The occasional lifting of objects during daily living is OK in the first several days after ablation (e.g. trash can, a heavy box, etc.).

Published on Jul 11, 2012

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