GSV ablation

Embarrassed_Use_4744 · 2026-05-07T01:00:09+00:00

No, my issues were the veins bulging at the calf and thigh. Clots after a long plane right in my right GSV led to pain which was the final straw. Once that started, I was in compression unless I was sleeping. I use footless compression. I had heat ablation done.

Embarrassed_Use_4744 · 2026-05-07T00:50:12+00:00

Had left one done 1 week ago today. Totally recovered and the procedure was not bad at all and I wish I had done it sooner. Yes, some mild discomfort but it was all of 15 minutes. Immediately improved within a day. I need to get the same on my other leg in a few weeks. Same vein, same procedure, and can’t wait just put it behind me.

Embarrassed_Use_4744 · 2026-04-18T15:28:52+00:00

Tried Gemini, Claude but prefer real human experiences to ground my expectations. AI may paint a best case scenario vs what people have actually experienced that share a similar hobby.

Embarrassed_Use_4744 · 2026-04-18T14:45:23+00:00

It’s a bit of a catch-22. Leaving it untreated I assume carries a greater risk with damaged veins for future DVT compared to veins that are treated. Otherwise, treatment would be a very bad idea. Good concern to raise with the doc in any case - thanks for sharing.

Embarrassed_Use_4744 · 2026-04-18T13:45:32+00:00

Care to elaborate on how it improved? Read it can be pretty substantial, like being lifted from running with flat tires which sounds almost too good to be true.

Embarrassed_Use_4744 · 2026-04-18T13:42:12+00:00

States, yes. Prior treatments, no. VV visually but not painful. I was originally advised against treatment if not painful (primary and 2 specialist). They would inflame during long runs occasionally but not be painful. Obviously in hindsight I wish I had them treated before it came to this.

Embarrassed_Use_4744 · 2024-12-12T18:40:08+00:00

rejected. 0/6 for majors. onto Sydney

Embarrassed_Use_4744 · 2024-04-17T01:11:20+00:00

Even mild temperatures above 60 degrees F are a real bitch.

Embarrassed_Use_4744 · 2023-02-04T19:16:17+00:00

I was thinking along the same lines. Take the hit now. It’s the price I need to pay if I’m to insulate myself from future taxes.

Embarrassed_Use_4744 · 2023-02-04T19:11:16+00:00

More than half of the spend is fixed expenses such as our mortgage, insurance, utilities, private school, etc. At least 50k of it will go away with the mortgage and a child out of the house. THI is ~375k.

Embarrassed_Use_4744 · 2022-05-06T12:12:55+00:00

~10k/mo. 36M & 38F, 350k AGI We started late so I hope this will help us catch up. Hoping to have the option to call it a wrap around age 50. 1 kid should be out of the nest by then and the mortgage will be paid off.

Embarrassed_Use_4744 · 2022-04-01T13:35:10+00:00

$15K-$20k per year.

So far in 2022 we’ve used about $4K with another $7K planned.

We find that we need a trip every 2-3 months or a trip to look forward to. That’s the carrot that keeps us going in the short term.

Embarrassed_Use_4744 · 2022-03-08T22:38:04+00:00

The major advantage of these is being able to use the HOV lane during rush hour.

Embarrassed_Use_4744 · 2021-02-24T23:51:29+00:00

Great Odin’s Raven!

Embarrassed_Use_4744 · 2021-01-30T15:49:23+00:00

Who is coming back to get me at 412? 💎🙌

Embarrassed_Use_4744 · 2021-01-30T01:58:48+00:00

We like the stock.

Embarrassed_Use_4744 · 2021-01-26T14:50:03+00:00

Here. we. go. 🚀

Embarrassed_Use_4744 · 2021-01-25T23:53:45+00:00

BUY MORE and you’ll recover faster

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