update on legs swelling after exercise
Just thought I would post an update in case anyone else would go through this.......
When I exercise on my treadmill, from the knee down I swell and my feet. I get some pain and just an uncomfortable feeling........
Well I went to my Family Doctor today, He said it's a vein problem, that the blood don't pump through my veins properly and NO medicine will help....Only surgery to strip the veins.....And he said this is not a surgery he wants me to have......He said usually people have varicous veins, veins that are big and stick out, Well I don't......But he still figures that this is my problem. He said at my age (40) he doesn't want me to have this surgery, he wants me to live with it as long as I can or until it gets worse......He said to wear the tight white diabetic socks when I go on the treadmill and to elevate my legs after the treadmill.........
So there you have it..........Thanks to everyone for your responces to my last post......
I hope no one else goes through this........It makes it hard to get on that treadmill knowing how I'm going to feel afterwards.......I'll just keep plugging along.......
Kelly
).....I hope that put you at ease a bit! And by the way I'm only 33 and my sis had vein surgery at 30.Hope it gets better for you with no surgery!
HUGS
~Sandie~ 
-147!!WLS:12-12-06:Preop 268,Ht.5'4",BMI 44.9
Click on link to see my journey!!!
http://www.onetruemedia.com/my_shared?z=2bfaca5561a1d558fceb
87&utm_source=otm&utm_medium=text_url
"Do unto others as you'd have done to you"~ The Golden Rule to Live by!
You are what you EAT and WHO you hang out with! Choices=Outcome~ what's YOUR choice??
I'm not perfect but I am going to die trying!!!
Kelly:
Um.....I would get a second opinion at least on the treatment plan (or the lack thereof in your family doc's case). In any event, I am sorry to hear that you don't really have a solution to that problem. It really stinks when you are willing to exercise and your body protests in some way. Also, as an aside, you do really look noticeably younger than your years, you lucky girl.
Take care,
RP
I agree, you should get a second opinion. Sounds like if there is a procedure out there that will help you, should at least be able to try it. Instead of just 'living' with the pain!! Ouchee, sounds so painful!!
Prayers are on the way that you can get some relief soon!!
(((HUGS)))
CAROLN
'Live Simply. Love Generously. Care Deeply. Speak Kindly. Leave the rest to God!
'The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you.'
So, all I can say is that I'm sorry you are dealing with this. I know it sucks. Don't let it get you down. Focus on the good!
Love ya!
k
I had veins (the stick out kind) removed in both legs, out-patient. Horrible bruising after but no other problems.
Hope you come to find some peace with this.
~ SANDY ~ 5'9" HW 291/SW 274/GW 174/CW 155
Starting BMI 40.4 Extremly Obese ~ Current BMI 22.8 Normal
Kristy (weight loss below does not include 16lbs lost during pre WLS diet)
START: 325 Day of Surgery :309 GOAL: 180
