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Originally Posted by Smuts
Delaying surgery might mean more vein damage (which means a higher risk of clots and minor disability) and greater nerve damage, especially if you keep swimming.
Your vein might still be salvageable. . . .
Have you thought of going to Dallas for a consult?
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I have thought about going to Dallas, are you referring to Dr. Pearl? I know that he has been mentioned a lot here. I am going to some doctors in Houston for now to get a Dopler and probably a venogram. I'll see what he has to say and if surgery looks necessary I could still go up to Dallas.
I haven't been swimming in a long time - about 2.5 years - with one exception. I tried this past winter and couldn't complete a 100 without my arm turning blue. I was swimming freestyle so I likely get compression in some position there. I would like a venogram to confirm which positions are culprits.
Anyway, thanks for the advice re Dallas, I have heard good things and it is just too close to not consider it.