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varicose veins. In June, Dr. Sommers operated on Mrs. Riley.
“I can’t believe the scarring is so minimal,” Mrs. Riley said. “I wish I had known about this a long time ago.”
Following surgery, Mrs. Riley said she had to wear surgical compression stockings for one week. She could shower the second day after surgery, and there were no stitches to be removed.
Mrs. Riley said she always wore long pants before the surgery. Now, she said she doesn’t hesitate to wear a pair of shorts.
“It’s given me more self confidence,” Mrs. Riley said. “I can look in the mirror and be happy.”
To find out if someone with varicose veins can be helped by the surgery, Dr. Sommers uses an APG machine, which tests blood flow into and out of the leg. The noninvasive machine is a boot filled with air, which empties blood out of the leg to measure pressure and the rate of refill.
“This is the only test that measures function of the veins,” Dr. Sommers said.
Patients generally learn about the testing and the surgery by word-Of-mouth, Dr. Sommers said.
Mrs. Schools has already recommended the surgery to three acquaintances, she said.
“I’m glad to get the word out.”
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