What are the precautions after varicose vein surgery?

  The surgery does not affect daily life. Tension and mild tolerable pain in the legs from walking within 1 week after surgery are normal postoperative reactions. Most people do not need painkillers, so painkillers are not routinely prescribed; some people can take painkillers. Don’t make the mistake of thinking that “bed rest is needed after surgery”, don’t be lazy to rest and don’t move, otherwise, there is a risk of venous thrombosis!  1, must remember the 3 1: 1 month, 100 days, 1 year after surgery must come to review. 100% of the surgical efficacy = 80% of the surgery + 20% of the patient cooperation (post-operative review). It is extremely important to come for review 14-30 days after surgery and 50-60 days after surgery for post-surgical recovery. A few patients have complications such as local effusion, numbness, striated nodules, pigmentation, recurrence, etc., which need to be handled by outpatient review, otherwise the consequences of problems such as deep vein thrombosis are completely borne by the patients and their families and will be regretted, which have been informed in the surgery protocol.  2.Less weight-bearing on the affected limb within 3 days after surgery, but must walk. It is recommended to walk for half an hour after each of the three daily meals; the time and intensity of walking activities are not limited, as long as you feel comfortable and not tired immediately. 2-4 days after surgery, mild swelling on the back of the foot and ankle of individual patients is a normal reaction after surgery and will gradually disappear. When resting in bed or sleeping at night, put a pillow or cotton cushion on your leg and elevate the affected limb, the height of which is at least the same as the length of your foot, with the purpose of eliminating swelling.  3, wear elastic stockings time: 2-3 weeks after surgery day and night to wear, then find the surgeon review, after the review according to medical advice can be worn during the day, night off, adhere to 3 months. Those who do not wear elastic stockings after surgery as prescribed, patients who configure themselves with unsuitable elastic stockings and elastic stockings that loosen after long use, the proportion of the risk of postoperative complications will increase.  4. A few people have numbness, which does not affect their lives and will be gradually relieved. Most patients have a sense of tension and vague discomfort after surgery, and the pain disappears gradually and naturally after walking, without taking painkillers. Antibiotics are generally not needed. If you do not add more drugs after taking them, unnecessary self-infusion of anti-inflammatory drugs. For those who are legal, it is usually 1 tablet (3mg) per day, taken at a fixed time each day. In the unlikely event of bleeding gums or nose, you must report to your doctor and check the international standardized value or stop the medication.  5. Do not change the medication yourself. Individuals who handle their own medication changes incorrectly end up with a recurrence of some lesions. Note: Some patients have purchased excipients in small stores or clinics to cover the wound and have experienced skin allergy, which affects the prognosis. It is best to make an appointment for review to find the surgeon to change the medication.  6. Bathing: To avoid infection, be sure to keep the wound locally dry after surgery and do not enter water. As long as the lower extremity of the operated side is guaranteed to be dry without water, bathing is allowed at any time. However, in general, according to the post-operative review and medication change, it is recommended to take a bath about 1 month after surgery, and the bath should be a shower bath, not a long soaking bath. After washing, use a towel to dry the legs as soon as possible, never rub, press and rub will worsen the condition, some patients thus occurred infection, hematoma or postoperative recurrence.  7, postoperative contraindications: absolutely avoid smoking and alcohol (100 days), avoid spicy food and seafood diet within 1 week after surgery; no need to fast before and after surgery, it is recommended that the first time after surgery with an easily digestible light diet. Do not ride a bicycle, do not press and rub the surgical area, do not sit-up, do not push-up, do not lift weights or mountaineering and other heavy physical activities for 50 days after surgery.  8. Minimally invasive method is less painful and has less chance of recurrence. Patients who follow the precautions in this article basically have a smooth and satisfactory recovery after surgery. Don’t be smart and capricious. Anyone who doesn’t respect the above suggestions (such as smoking and drinking) will have poor results and bear the consequences.