I had it about 20 years ago. Mainly it just made lots of scars and didn't help. Luckily the doctor didn't do anything with the main veins in my legs. Things have come a long way since then! I'm having laser vein surgery this Thursday and the following Tuesday. If all goes as planned, I can go without the thigh high stockings (30-40mmHg) I've been wearing for years. I'm excited, but also a bit nervous. I have to stay completely off the bikes for 2 weeks after the last surgery, and off the mountain bike and distance riding (hills, etc.) for 6 weeks. That might just be the hardest part. I use the biking to manage stress in a big way. I didn't do it in the winter because the biking helped me manage SAD. Wish me luck.

Deb