Amy LaMere

BE THE LINEBACKER!

Flying! I remember, when I was younger and narrower, the excitement of air travel and the fantasy of sitting next to someone fabulous. I even used to get dressed up!! Well all that anticipation and enthusiasm turned to dread and anxiety once these hips outgrew the absurdly small 17” wide torture device that is theContinue reading “BE THE LINEBACKER!”

All Vaxxed Up!

I had my second Pfizer vaccine today. What a relief! Arm is sore but feeling OK so far! I wanted to make sure I was fully vaccinated before traveling to Spokane in a month for my first surgery. I might have to take a break from some of the Facebook groups for a bit. WhileContinue reading “All Vaxxed Up!”

Diagnosis

“Have your legs always looked like that?” Seven words that changed my life. I had been seeing Dr. G. for awhile for weight loss. I’d been fairly successful with her help and medication. During a routine exam she looked and felt my lower legs. Both legs below the knee have an extra bump of fat.Continue reading “Diagnosis”

Orange Peel

Hiya #orangepeel !! Telltale sign of #lipedema with a varicose vein as the cherry on the cake of this disease. I had my first Lymphatic Drainage Massage today! Anyone else wear ankle socks exclusively? Gotta have my @bombas – they are the best!! #lipedemarevolution #lipedema #lipedmalegs #lipedemacommunity #lipedemareductionsurgery

Surgery

After much research and soul searching I have decided to start the Lipedema Removal Surgery process. I researched quite a few surgeons and had consultations with two. I felt most comfortable with Dr. Hagerty at Premier Body & Laser in Spokane, Washington. I watched this interesting interview he did with Sara Narramore, from Lipedema SistersContinue reading “Surgery”

Hiya!

First post! Hiya, I’m Amy from Minnesota. I have Lipedema. I was diagnosed a little over a year ago, at age 47. I was lucky enough to have a wonderful doctor who knew about Lipedema and recognized it in my legs. IT WAS A REVELATION! My disproportional bottom half (I call myself Beautifully Bottom Heavy),Continue reading “Hiya!”