Round two, Lucky

Yesterday I had my second round of vein treatments. Unlike the first session that used RF ablation to close the larger veins higher up in my leg this used an injection of some chemical that closes veins. It was less uncomfortable than the ablation but still not fun as I had multiple rounds of stinging and burning as various areas were injected. He also stuck a bigger needle into the upper leg to pull out some blood that was trapped from the first procedure. That ramped up my sweat production.

For some reason I had it in my head that these injection sessions did not require the same after care as the ablation. Nope, I again have to wear a compression stocking for two days, need to walk a lot to minimize opportunity for blood clots, and restrict my activity, bummer. I have two more rounds of these injections to go, each spaced a week apart. I’ll be glad to be on the other side of it.

Last night after work as I was taking Elsa on her walk I had a sense of appreciation and gratitude hit me as I looked around at my surroundings. I just felt fortunate to be living where I am now in the situation I am in now. My life has been simplified and I have the ability to go pretty much any direction I choose from here. It’s a position a lot of people would be happy to be in. I am lucky.