Chronic venous insufficiency questions

[David LoPan]

I think I had to be off for a week maybe two on legs workouts (perfect excuse to skip leg day). I had to be in bed with legs elevated and wrapped for the weekend but I could walk fine. I did not have skin staining but they had to remove some varicose veins. I was awake and saw the whole thing. I even asked if I could pull out one of the veins. I knew the cardiologist from HS and College and being a nurse he said "sure if you want".....BIG MISTAKE. I then asked for Versed (midazolam) IV and do not remember the rest. Wife is a nurse as well, so I think I remember it more due to the video she took.

After that weekend, I was back at the gym. Have not had any issues with my legs since then.

[ConantheBunino]

I think I had to be off for a week maybe two on legs workouts (perfect excuse to skip leg day). I had to be in bed with legs elevated and wrapped for the weekend but I could walk fine. I did not have skin staining but they had to remove some varicose veins. I was awake and saw the whole thing. I even asked if I could pull out one of the veins. I knew the cardiologist from HS and College and being a nurse he said "sure if you want".....BIG MISTAKE. I then asked for Versed (midazolam) IV and do not remember the rest. Wife is a nurse as well, so I think I remember it more due to the video she took.

After that weekend, I was back at the gym. Have not had any issues with my legs since then.

Sorry, I meant to respond to you...

Do you believe, since were in the same boat that I'd be okay doing the aforementioned cycle prior to saphenous vein ablation?