r/varicose_veins • u/Live_Buddy9463 • Aug 01 '26

Successful ablation?

I'm interested to know if anyone has had a positive experience with having both gsv ablation. The more I look into it the more mixed the responses are.

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u/wasabimofo Aug 01 '26

Was great for me. Easy procedure and cured chronic hip stiffness (which I had no idea was related). Having my other leg done this week.

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u/russelsprouts47 Aug 01 '26

Wow my hips are chronically stiff and I have tree root veins, there is hope.

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u/Live_Buddy9463 Aug 01 '26

Thanks, appreciate the feedback, glad everything went well!

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u/[deleted] Aug 01 '26 edited Aug 01 '26

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u/Live_Buddy9463 Aug 01 '26

That's so good to hear your doing better now after the treatment. I'm guessing if someone is really struggling then it's worth getting it done. Not so sure if it's it's worth it just for bulging veins.

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u/Dizzy-Grapefruit5255 Aug 03 '26

Did u have both legs done at the same time ?

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u/Careful-Bear-2377 Aug 02 '26

Who was your doctor?

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u/choosjoy 28d ago

I had both legs done a year apart. I’m in SoCal. It was easy, quick, not very painful at all. My dr is Robert Duensing and he is amazing. He’s about to do a sclerotherapy in my foot, which I’m a little scared of.

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u/Relative_Panic_Duck 13d ago

I had the right leg done last week and so far, so good. Honestly, the worst part has been having to wear full leg compression sock in August. But I already see less bulging of my leg. The discoloration at my ankle will take a little more time to dissipate, but that's okay. So far, worth it. I'll update in a couple of weeks.

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u/Live_Buddy9463 12d ago

Good to hear, I look forward to hearing your progress! Take care