It’s been a minute – regular posting is hard! I guess my resume will never say “Influencer”! I made it the 8 weeks after my last leg surgery. I am released from my 24/7 compression cage. I’ll still wear it almost all the time but it’s nice to make that choice. I have to sayContinue reading “Made it 8 weeks”
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1 Week Post-Op, Surgery #1 Abs/Flanks
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”
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”
12 Hours
I’m in Spokane Valley ready for my surgery with Dr. Hagerty tomorrow. Well, today, now!! Not particularly nervous, which is making me nervous… I’ve prepared and researched and read and re-read so I feel my expectations are realistic. I am ready to start my fat amputation! I also found Amy’s Donuts on my drive today.Continue reading “12 Hours”
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!”
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 