Holy crap swell hell is no joke. Today has been the most uncomfortable I’ve been since the day before I had twins! I feel about as big, too. Only real pain is when I bend to either side, KNIVES I tell you! KNIVES!! My bruising is fading to that nice sickly green/yellow. Today I triedContinue reading “1 Week Post-Op, Surgery #1 Abs/Flanks”
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Well, that hurt
1day post op report. Spent most of the last 30 hours sleeping. And moaning in pain. I’ve been drinking lots of water and eating light meals. And crying a bit. Bathroom is the hardest part because it involves the most moving! Dr. Hagerty, Kaitlyn and Alyssa were nothing but pure kindness. I had a fewContinue reading “Well, that hurt”
Countdown
FIVE DAYS!! Surgery #1 is imminent! I had a great appointment with an incredible Vascular Surgeon today, Dr. Nicholas @ Vein Solutions (Maple Grove & Edina), to discuss my varicose vein that needs treatment prior to leg surgery. Hope you are sitting down… HE KNOWS DR. KAREN HERBST!! They volunteered in Honduras together. (OF COURSE)Continue reading “Countdown”
You Have Lipedema???
My new internet friend, Liz Couture AKA TFlex Couture, has made THE best video describing and explaining Lipedema. Love, Love, LOVE it. Watch it and show her some love! ( https://www.youtube.com/user/FractalPterodactyl/about )
Dogs!
20 days until my first surgery and I want to walk every day until then. We have two dogs & I’m horrible at taking them for walks. I feel guilty taking one at a time and if I take both chances are high they will either dislocate my shoulder or trip me!! But I LokiContinue reading “Dogs!”
Arsenal
The brochures are here! The brochures are here! @lipedema_fndn provides them for free! All you have to do is ask. I’m glad to have one more thing in my arsenal when seeing a doctor. Or to pass on to someone with questions. Get some! https://www.lipedema.org/brochure #lipedemarevolution #lipedema #lipedemaeducation
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!”
Lipedema Revolution 