I didn't know I had them until I after I lost the weight. I have a patch on my upper, inner right thigh. I had some spider veins on my lower calves but it's weird how I didn't know I had varicose veins until the weight was gone. Anyone else have the same experience?

Yep! Had no idea! I have one on each thigh, one that goes all the way to the back of my knee. They are only really noticeable if you look hard, but I still have some weight to lose. So I'm sure when I'm closer to goal they will be very visible! :-(

I think the extra padding was hiding them. I know being overweight increases the chances of having them (and genetics).

My mother used to have them and i was excited that i never did -- until i lost the weight and they appeared from where they were hidden. They are huge and bulging and while they don't hurt, they are not cute at all. i have an appt Monday to figure out what i can do with them.

Hi Elizabeth, varicose veins run in my family my dad had them removed but his surgeon informed us that they can come back. Weight, genetics, and standing/sitting a lot can exacerbate varicose veins. I have them now and I try and wear compression stockings as often as I can. Hopefully after VSG It'll alleviate some of my issues.

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