I had some (very bad) varicose veins removed just over a week ago. Some by ablation, others by stripping, all under local. I've just had the stitches out and have quite a lot of soreness....it particularly aches behind the knee. I just wondered if anyone else has had experience of this, and what helped. I'm expecting it to be like this for some time. I'm going to get some support tights now that the pressure bandage is off, although I don't much fancy them in this heat!