Varicose Veins

[Proud2BMe 1,016]

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?

[FitFunFamily 53]

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).

[Elizabeth68 25]

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.

[GigiLane 19]

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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