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I have a slot for vein surgery which has appeared rather quickly and only two days before I leave for a week in the Lakes that is supposed to involve plenty of walking with young kids and hopefully including a trip up Jacks Rake with an 9 year old.

Anyone had experience of full length leg vein stripping and the subsequent recovery? Should I try and get it deferred? It's one leg only.

Are you just having the veins stripped or are you having anything else? Laser or RF Ablation? I had RF and maybe around 50 phlebotomies. My wife collected me in a wheelchair. The pain and recovery was a LOT worse than I thought it would be. I was off work for 2 weeks and pain free after 2 months. Finally worth it now though as my legs are not lumpy anymore! Good luck!

You shouldn't be doing a lot of exercise after 2 days. Talk to the surgeon, but I'd say no...  Postpone one or the other. 

That's what I'm thinking. They are keen to push me into the slot, which I'm guessing is a cancellation. Took 18 months to get a consultant appointment, then 10 days later a slot comes up!

Just getting them stripped I think.

Just get the surgery done and have a rest on holiday. The Lakes will still be there October half term (and less tourists around)

I've got 4 kids at 8 and under and an partially disabled wife. Resting is not an option!