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magine training for a 13 mile marathon and the Women’s Tri-Fitness Challenge where categories include: an obstacle course, fitness skills, fitness routine and grace & physique. Then imagine that the more you train and the more you move your body, the more your legs hurt, burn and itch in the evenings. This is precisely what happened to Emily Svoboda, “Each night after training, my legs would itch so bad I wanted to scratch my legs off.” What was the cause of this condition? It was the varicose veins in her legs. Varicose veins are an indication of improper blood flow and can cause pain, redness, itching, burning, and swollen unsightly bumps on the surface of the skin. Besides being unattractive, varicose veins can be an indication of a serious health condition. Knowing this, Emily went looking for a solution. From a medical professional’s recommendation she found Dr. Baltazar with Sugar Land Vein Specialists. She called and was able to get in quickly for a consultation. From the moment she walked into Sugar Land Vein specialists she felt comfortable and welcome. Her appointment started promptly and Dr. Baltazar answered every question she had. “I didn’t completely understand varicose veins or the procedure and Dr. Baltazar made me feel at ease and able to ask any question and receive a truthful answer.” Dr. Baltazar holds himself and his staff to high standards. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery in both General and Vascular Surgery and both he and Sugar Land Vein Specialists are dedicated exclusively to the treatment of varicose veins. Their goal is to offer every patient a safe, comfortable and easy procedure with true expertise and the best treatment possible. During the actual procedure Emily stated that Dr. Baltazar and his staff were extremely efficient and attentive, “They were there to answer any questions and ease any discomfort or pain that I had. They were very professional and friendly and they made me feel very comfortable. That made a huge impact on me.” And how did the procedure affect the marathon and Women’s Tri-fitness Challenge that she was training for? “Recovery was easy. I was walking the next day and within 1 week I was doing 30 minute walks, then back to training after 2 weeks. I expect to be able to compete in the fitness challenge in July.” Prior to her procedure, Emily always wore pants, even at the gym, because she didn’t like how her legs looked. Now, she wears shorts and dresses. “If I had known how easy and virtually painless it was, I wouldn’t have waited so long.” The pain and discomfort of varicose veins is not something that has to be endured. Treatment is covered by most insurances and Dr. Baltazar offers a free vein screening with your initial appointment. So, why wait? Don’t start the New Year with old pain. Call today for your consultation and make a varicose vein free life your New Year’s resolution.
4 ~ UPCLOSE ~ December 2010
Not the Fitness Challenge She Signed Up For
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Ulises Baltazar MD, RVT, FACS Sugar Land Vein Specialists 281-240-8400 4660 Sweetwater Blvd Ste 130 www.slveins.com
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