VENOUS ABLATION

Prior to Procedure:

Eat a meal. Does not need be large, but do not have an empty stomach.
Take ALL medications as you normally would (NO BLOOD THINNERS 24 HRS PRIOR TO ABLATION).
Shower or bathe, shaving is fine, but avoid lotion or moisturizers.
You may drive yourself unless otherwise instructed.
Plan on being active after the procedure.
You need to purchase thigh high compression stockings (20-30 mmHG) which can be purchased at a medical supply store or specialty pharmacy.

You will be wrapped with a bandage. Do not remove, do not get the wraps wet. You will remove the bandage after 48 hours.
Once the wrapping is removed, you may resume normal showering.
You will wear your compression hose for 14 days. Put them on first thing in the morning, take them off to sleep.
You may remove the stocking for the following reasons: Shower, Exercise, Swimming, Sleeping.
Generally, patients experience minimal to no pain following the procedure. If you experience pain, feel free to take whatever medication you generally take for a headache. If the pain is severe, call our office immediately.
Walk, walk, walk, and then walk more. Movement is essential for fast healing and to maximize the procedure’s benefits. You may also ride a bike, stair machine, elliptical.
Avoid prolonged standing or sitting, take breaks, walk, walk, walk.
You will have a safety check - a Venous Doppler, one week AND then one month after the ablation. After both venous dopplers are completed, you will follow up with Dr/NP. Please keep all these appointments!
Do not hesitate to call the office with any question.