Ellie Bittker’s Varicose Vein Journey

Meet Ellie Bittker. A real Miller Vein patient.

We asked Ellie how her experience was at Miller Vein. This is what she had to say.

Miller Vein offers today’s varicose vein treatments at all eight of our Michigan clinics.

“Ellie’s Varicose Vein Patient Story” — Transcript

It’s just such an easy process. It’s in the office and the staff is absolutely incredible, and they’ll just hold your hand throughout the process.

Hi, my name’s Ellie Bittker. I am a patient of Miller Vein and just such a proud patient. So happy to be a part of it. You feel like family when you walk in the office.

Since I was pregnant with twins, I’ve had this rope vein on the back of my left leg, and I was just really, really scared and didn’t want to do anything and kind of left it. It started really bothering me. I could feel it throbbing. And I immediately called Miller Vein.

And the staff was absolutely incredible. They felt like family. Not that much had been done. It was so painless, so easy. And I went home. I followed all their instructions, and I was good to go shortly thereafter. There wasn’t very much downtime.

What Were Your Struggles Before Varicose Vein Treatment?

I obviously shied away from shorts, tennis skirts. I was embarrassed by my legs. There’s such a difference once you get it done to not have to look at it or think about it. So, I would encourage everyone to go through it.

Were You Worried About Downtime After Your Varicose Vein Treatment?

The only other misconception I had was that maybe you’d be off your feet for an elongated period of time. And it wasn’t like that at all. I was back doing everything I normally do very quickly. I did have to wear the compression stockings.

What Would You Tell Someone Who’s On the Fence About Getting Treatment?

Oh, I would not even think twice about it. I sat there and hemmed and hawed for years and suffered with this, and the only regret I have is not doing it sooner.

Ready to Schedule?

If you’re ready to schedule your vein consultation, we’ll start with an easy, completely painless ultrasound. Then we’ll develop your personalized treatment plan. With Miller Vein, it’s possible to regain your comfort, confidence, and independence. We hope to see you soon!