Post Varicose Vein Surgery - Can I Run Again ? Posted: 06-10-07 15:23pm
Hello,
I am 35.
I had an operation to strip the varicose
veins of the left leg (calf) when I was 12
and again at 16.
I had it done again about 8 weeks ago.
The procedure this time seems to me to
have been much better - maybe the NHS has
moved on since I was 16!
I used to run 4 miles 3 times a week
(right up until a week or so before the
recent operation).
When I asked the nurse when I could start
running again, she told me "never". I was
very shocked and she just said that
running isn't paticularly good for your
ankles, legs, knees, hips, shins etc
(which I know) and it would not be a good
idea to continue with it after the
operation.
The thing is, I am missing it a lot and
also putting weight on (9 pounds gained
since the operation....).
Does anyone have experience? I would
really appreciate some advice on whether I
can safely run again. Sitting on an
exercise bike just doesn't do it for me!
