WARNING: THIS POST INCLUDES POST-OP PICTURES OF MY RECENT LEG SURGERY. I DON'T THINK THEY ARE GROSS BUT I CAN'T SPEAK FOR HOW EVERYONE ELSE FEELS. IF YOU DON'T LIKE TO SEE BRUISING OR DRIED BLOOD, SKIP THIS POST. Here … [Read more...] about Pictures of Stab Phlebectomy & Vein Surgery
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Recovery From Surgery Slow
It is one week today since my surgery and I still feel as though I am recovering from the anesthesia. I actually have more pain in my leg now than what I did the first couple of days after my surgery. I was at the doctor's … [Read more...] about Recovery From Surgery Slow
Surgery Recovery Issues – Possible Infection
I have to call the doctor this morning about one of my incisions - I think it's infected. It is one of the incisions in my groin and last night I noticed something smelling really bad when I was using the bathroom and I … [Read more...] about Surgery Recovery Issues – Possible Infection
First Trip Out Of House Since Vein Surgery
Saturday was my first day out of the house since I had surgery on Wednesday and all in all I think I did pretty good considering it's me we're talking about! I am still not feeling well but by Saturday I thought I was going … [Read more...] about First Trip Out Of House Since Vein Surgery
Recovery From Leg/Vein Surgery
I had my surgery on Wednesday morning and everything went rather well. I was scheduled to be at the surgery center at 9:15 a.m. and I was taken back to OR-prep at about 9:45 a.m. By 10:30 a.m. I was being wheeled into the … [Read more...] about Recovery From Leg/Vein Surgery
My 40th Birthday Today & Vascular Surgery
The insurance company must have approved my surgery because I am scheduled to be at the hospital at 9:15 a.m. today. I was joking yesterday at work that I would get to spend my 40th birthday high and unconscious. I wasn't … [Read more...] about My 40th Birthday Today & Vascular Surgery
My Insurance Company Fighting Surgery: Back to Doctor
I received a call from the vascular surgeon's office on Thursday saying that my insurance company is still trying to fight me having the vascular surgery. They said that they needed to have measurements of my veins before … [Read more...] about My Insurance Company Fighting Surgery: Back to Doctor
Varicose Veins & Leg Pain Worse
I only have one week until my surgery (as long as it's approved by my health insurance) and it couldn't come at a better time. Yesterday morning I was up early to go to the hospital to get my pre-op blood work done before … [Read more...] about Varicose Veins & Leg Pain Worse
My Vascular Surgery Has Been Postponed Thanks to Insurance Company
Today was the day I was originally scheduled to have my vascular surgery, but thanks to my insurance company it has been postponed for at least three months. Â The insurance company denied the surgery because they want me to … [Read more...] about My Vascular Surgery Has Been Postponed Thanks to Insurance Company
Vascular Surgery A Possibility For Me
On Friday I have to go and see a vascular surgeon because of the severe varicose vein problem I have in my right leg. A few weeks ago I felt a lump behind my right knee in the crease and my leg was hurting terribly. It hu … [Read more...] about Vascular Surgery A Possibility For Me