Does this hurt?

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I am having a Vnus Closure procedure done to my left leg due to bad saphenous vein. They have told me I am going to have a local anesthesia done. The thing I hate is not knowing what to expect from this cause I have only had general anesthesia(completely knocked out) for all my previous surgeries. I am wondering this: am I going to feel anything? Will the needle go in my IV or on my leg where they are going to do this procedure? I hate surgery and always get very uptight before them all. If anyone can shed some light on this to help ease my worries I would greatly appreciate it.

Answer 1

VNUS Patient Information



What is superficial venous reflux?
Superficial venous reflux is a condition that develops when the valves that usually keep blood flowing out of your legs become damaged or diseased. This causes blood to pool in your legs. Common symptoms of superficial venous reflux include pain, swelling, leg heaviness and fatigue, as well as varicose veins in your legs.

What is the Closure® procedure?
The Closure procedure is a minimally invasive treatment for superficial venous reflux. A thin catheter is inserted into the vein through a small opening. The catheter delivers radiofrequency (RF) energy to the vein wall, causing it to heat, collapse, and seal shut.

How does it work to treat superficial venous reflux?
Since valves can't be repaired, the only alternative is to re-route blood flow through healthy veins. Traditionally, this has been done by surgically removing (stripping) the troublesome vein from your leg. The Closure procedure provides a less invasive alternative to vein stripping by simply closing the problem vein instead. Once the diseased vein is closed, other healthy veins take over and empty blood from your legs.

How is the Closure procedure different from vein stripping?
During a stripping procedure, the surgeon makes an incision in your groin and ties off the vein, after which a stripper tool is threaded through the saphenous vein and used to pull the vein out of your leg through a second incision just above your calf.

In the Closure procedure, there is no need for groin surgery. Instead, the vein remains in place and is closed using a special (Closure) catheter inserted through a small puncture. This may eliminate the bruising and pain often associated with vein stripping (i.e., that may result from the tearing of side branch veins while the saphenous vein is pulled out). Vein stripping is usually performed in an operating room, under a general anesthetic, while the Closure procedure is performed on an outpatient basis, typically using local or regional anesthesia.

Three randomized trials of the Closure procedure vs. vein stripping, including the most recent multi-center comparative trial, show very similar results. In the multi-center comparative trial, the Closure procedure was superior to vein stripping in every statistically significant outcome. In the study, 80.5% of patients treated with the Closure procedure returned to normal activities within one day, versus 46.9% of patients who underwent vein stripping. Also, Closure patients returned to work 7.7 days sooner than surgical patients. Patients treated with the Closure procedure had less postoperative pain, less bruising, faster recovery and fewer overall adverse events.1

How long does the Closure procedure take?
The Closure procedure takes approximately 45-60 minutes, though patients normally spend 2-3 hours at the medical facility due to normal pre- and post-treatment procedures.

Is the Closure procedure painful?
Patients report feeling little, if any, pain during the Closure procedure. Your physician will give you a local or regional anesthetic to numb the treatment area.

Will the procedure require any anesthesia?
The Closure procedure can be performed under local, regional, or general anesthesia.

How quickly after treatment can I return to normal activities?
Many patients can resume normal activities immediately.2 For a few weeks following the treatment, your doctor may recommend a regular walking regimen and suggest you refrain from very strenuous activities (heavy lifting, for example) or prolonged periods of standing.

How soon after treatment will my symptoms improve?
Most patients report a noticeable improvement in their symptoms within 1-2 weeks following the procedure.

Is there any scarring, bruising, or swelling after the Closure procedure?
Patients report minimal to no scarring, bruising, or swelling following the Closure procedure.

Are there any potential risks and complications associated with the Closure procedure?
As with any medical intervention, potential risks and complications exist with the Closure procedure. All patients should consult their doctors to determine if their conditions present any special risks. Your physician will review potential complications of the Closure procedure at the consultation , and can be reviewed in the safety summary. Potential complications can include: vessel perforation, thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, phlebitis, hematoma, infection, paresthesia (numbness or tingling) and/or skin burn.

Is the Closure procedure suitable for everyone?
Only a physician call tell you if the Closure procedure is a viable option for your vein problem. Experience has shown that many patients with superficial venous reflux disease can be treated with the Closure procedure.

Is age an important consideration for the Closure procedure?
The most important step in determining whether or not the Closure procedure is appropriate for you is a complete ultrasound examination by your physician or qualified clinician. Age alone is not a factor in determining whether or not the Closure procedure is appropriate for you. The Closure procedure has been used to treat patients across a wide range of ages.

How effective is the Closure procedure?
Published data suggests that two years after treatment, 90% of the treated veins remain closed and free from reflux, the underlying cause of varicose veins.3,4,5

What happens to the treated vein left behind in the leg?
The vein simply becomes fibrous tissue after treatment. Over time, the vein will gradually incorporate into surrounding tissue. One study reported that 89% of treated veins are indistinguishable from other body tissue one year after the Closure procedure was performed.6

Is the Closure treatment covered by my insurance?
Many insurance companies are paying for the Closure procedure in part or in full. Most insurance companies determine coverage for all treatments, including the Closure procedure, based on medical necessity. The VNUS® Closure procedure has positive coverage policies with most major health insurers. Click here to review additional insurance information. Your physician can discuss your insurance coverage further at the time of consultation.

What are patients saying about the Closure procedure?
98% of patients who have undergone the Closure procedure are willing to recommend it to a friend or family member with similar leg vein problems.7

Answer 2

Well I do not know if thi swill help, I had two c sections and was knocked out , They hurt so bad when I woke up I thought I was going to die, Ok my last child I had c section and they said no you can not be put to sleep , you must be awake , man that was sacry as heck, so anyway long story short I felt nothing at all and did not see anthing at all, also after it was aid and done I did not hurt nears as bad as when I was asleep and woke in pain. I had time for medicines to kick and everything being a wake , it is scarry and nerve racking ,but if you focus on on ething in room it makes things better and trust me you will not feel anything,after they deaden you they tes to make sure you can not feel then proceed. Good luck.

Answer 3

I don't think it should hurt. Just imagine how the patients would be, they wouldn't let the doctors do their work. Don't worry, everything should be OK. I am sure you are not the first to have this surgery.

Most of all just pray to God and ask him to use the doctors to do their job with His blessing. If you have faith God will be with you at that time of need.

My prayer:

Dear Jesus please have mercy on this child. Let her feel you in her heart. Give her peace and confidence that everything will be better then best. Let her understand that you will do the surgery using this doctors and all your angels will be around to see this miracle perform. Let this image be in her mind until that day comes. Let your angels embrace her and protect her all the days of her life.

God loves all His little children. We are all God's children.

May God Bless you with good health ALWAYS. :)

Answer 4

There is a scary hadith of Prophet(pbuh) I don't know the exact words but the hadith is that If a Muslim see an oppression and decides not to do anything about it, doesn't condemn the acts of the oppressor by his heart or by his speech have the lowest level of Emaan.

Answer 5

After 10 years of struggling with all sorts of creams and pills to treat this embarrassing problem I was able to get rid of my varicose veins by using natural healing methods and alternative herbal home remedies.

Read Diane Thompson's "Varicose Veins Secrets" (also available in electronic format at: http://www.varicoseveinscure.org ). By following this guide book I was able to eradicate my varicose veins pretty fast. God bless!

Answer 6

Unless there are doctors or medical professionals on this site to answer your question accurately ...you need to ask your own Dr. what will transpire, not the general public..............A local anestheia is obviously an injection given at the "site" to numb or deaden nerve response.....that is about all the information anyone can give you...you need the whole story from your physician, period.

Answer 7

If it is just a local anesthesia, it should not bother you.

You have a nice day. I have had several local anesthesia and the worst part is getting the first shot and it does not hurt.. Mainly just the fear.. And I am a sissy..

You have a nice day.
Dale

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Answer 9

most likely there will be a series of needels inserted in like a triangle shape around where they will operate the first may stiing but after that all u will feel is preasure you shouldnt fell anything during the surgery just like slight pulling and tugging but after wards you will probally feel a little more after its over.but it will be tolerable

Answer 10

Local means you're awake and they inject you in the area of the procedure.

General is where you are asleep and they do that one by IV.