I had vein stripping done on both of my legs throughout April, May and June and my legs felt better but still were painful and my feet kept going numb. When I found out that I still had reflux in my leg veins it helped me make the decision to have the sleeve performed. I'm now 7 weeks post and down almost 45 lbs and am so glad I followed thru with this for myself. My feet and legs feel better. My back feels better and I'm not breathing sporadically the way that I previously did. Oh and I can bend over without holding my breath too! Bonus!

I have the same problems with my veins also. I had schlera therapy on both legs. Before I lost weight I was having terrible problems with swelling in my lower legs, ankles and feet. The pain in my feet was due to diabetic neuropathy due to 20 years of being a insulin requiring type II diabetic. Now that I have lost 87 pounds (since surgery) and almost 130 pounds since starting my journey, my legs are doing great also. Having this surgery has not only changed my life but it most likely saved my life. Good luck to you on all of the medical co morbidities that you still have and hopefully lose as your weight comes down.