Consider visiting a vein specialist to examine your legs. The evaluation should include a lower extremity venous ultrasound to check for venous insufficiency.

If medical treatment is recommended for venous insufficiency as part of your treatment plan, it is probable that you will wear compression stockings for at least a week and up to three weeks post-treatment during the day time.

Normally, it is also recommended to avoid strenuous exercise and heavy lifting for two weeks after the procedure. Talk to your provider for any concerns or questions you may have regarding post-procedure instructions.

It can take up to 2 months or more to see full results.

All the best!

Published on Jul 11, 2012

It is difficult to answer this question without seeing the veins. Minor varicosities or reticular veins should not prevent you from doing any kind of heavy exercises. See a vein specialist for an evaluation.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

Ask your surgeon how long after ablation he wants you to back at strenuous exercise. I typically ask my patients to refrain from doing anything involving strong abdominal muscles for about 7 days, and then gradually return to normal. However, elliptical, treadmill, light running gradually increased over the first week is fine. If there is a chance you will be kicked, then I would defer to your surgeon.

Published on Jul 11, 2012