PRE-OPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS

• Drink plenty of water!
• If you were prescribed sedative medication, please take 1 hour before your procedure.
• If you have taken sedative prior to your procedure make sure you have someone available to drive you to and from your appointment. (Taxi lists are available upon request.)
• Do bring your compression stocking with you the day of our procedure.
• Wear loose comfortable clothing such as long pants, shorts or a skirt.
• Undergarments may get stained, as the doctor preps the entire leg including the groin area.
• For more information visit www.loveyourlegsagain.org and click on vein surgery icon.
• Bring a referral to your first procedure if required by your insurance. If you have any questions concerning this please call us. (Each patient treatment plan and insurance plan is different. An additional referral may be needed.)

POST-OPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS

• Avoid prolonged sitting or standing.
• Refrain from strenuous activities and heavy lifting for 2 weeks, however, walking is encouraged.
• Wear compression stockings during the day for the first 3 days. (Take them off at night.)
• Pain Medication:Tylenol or Ibuprofen as needed.
• Schedule your follow-up Duplex (ultrasound) scan within 48-72 hours after your procedure.
• If you plan on sitting for more than 3 hours, try to get up and move around every hour. The use of aspirin is highly recommended.
• You may shower, but no tub baths, swimming, or hot tubs for the first week.
• In rare occasions bleeding through the bandages may occur. Lie down, elevate your leg and apply direct pressure until bleeding has stopped.
• It is normal to experience some tenderness and possibly bruising along the areas where local anesthesia was administered. Continue taking pain medication as needed.

Call immediately if you experience any of the following:
• Prolonged tenderness, redness, or warmth along the treated segment
• Moderate to severe pain preventing return to normal activities
• Shortness of breath
• Swelling in the treated limb