Monday, April 30, 2007

I admit it...I'm "Vein"

A few months ago, AC decided to buy a $600 rifle without telling me. (bad boy!) So I thought...hmmm. What can I do for MYSELF that is a little out of the ordinary. Since a boob job was way too expensive and I don't REALLY need one anyway (although AC may argue) I decided to check into Sclera Therapy which would take care of the awful spider veins that have invaded my legs with every pregnancy. I decided (with his permission) to have it done. It was pretty yucky to sit there for 30 min and have hundreds of shots injected into my legs but I thought it would be VERY worth it. The worst part, as some of my friends knew, was wearing these awful, TIGHT, ITCHY compression hose for a WEEK after. I had 2 seperate treatments which meant I had to have the exact yucky procedure done twice within a couple of month period. I just kept thinking this would be worth it since I would have new "vein free" legs. Especially in time for our trip to Hawaii with the kids. Well, other than a lot of bruising, I wasn't noticing much difference throughout the months and was getting a little nervous. I went in last week for my follow-up and the Dr. said hmmmm....it doesn't look like too much change, huh? I wanted to cry since I had spent $600 on NOTHING. He said in 90% cases they have great results but EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE they don't. Well, just my luck to part of that 10%. He told me I would probably need a couple more treatments. I am in a dilema and that is my reason for sharing this with you. Should I spend MORE $ and go through more pain to get results. At least my $600 would go towards something or should I just accept my yucky legs and quit being so "VEIN"?

5 comments:

Bijoy said...
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Chelsea said...

What a bummer!!! My cousin had the same thing happen to her. I think she went back though and it ended up working the second or third time. I guess the lesson is: next time buy something tangible---like a gun.

Amy said...

That sucks! I don't know what I would do. Just come to Chicago and see me!!!!!!!!Love you too!

go boo boo said...

I am sorry...and that sounds way too painful! I love the retaliation though.

Tara said...

I would be hesitant to spend more money. How much more would it be?? Has it worked at ALL?