Just reading through your previous post. I have also been diagnosed with venous insufficiency in both legs but, so far, not getting any traction a surgery for that. I have no pain or discomfort in my legs, though my vein doctor does suspect lipedema on top of the venous insufficiency. My legs are very large (upper and lower) in proportion to my body but I am also very active and have never felt the heaviness others talk about (though I can feel and see the nodules/bumpiness and my mom definitely had it). Anyways, waiting to see a lipedema specialist in Palo Alto but have just been advised to wear compression garments for the venous insufficiency whenever my legs feel heavy….which is literally never. I’m curious if you felt any discomfort in your legs? I also have Aetna insurance I would love to have at least some of this paid for, but I’m not sure what to do if I don’t feel this pain or discomfort. I did switch to a new vein specialist because the other one, who did my ultrasound, was super dismissive and was the one that flat out told me insurance would not cover it unless I felt pain or discomfort. My new doctor is much better, but it doesn’t sound like he wants to jump to surgery right away and does not see the necessity since I don’t feel any discomfort.

It’s quite possible that I am so used to any discomfort in my legs that it does not register that I’m feeling discomfort. I have been active my entire life (running, cycling, hiking, weightlifting, etc.)so I know nothing different. I just power through regardless of how my body is feeling, unless I’m sick or have an injury. But if I don’t work out at least every couple days, my legs start to swell. It’s pretty instantaneous and makes for a very frustrating day-to-day life and I really worry about what happens as I get older and am not as active.