Do you have Legs Like Mine?You may have heard the terms cankles, tree trunk legs, big legs, or even said, "I hate my legs." You might have lipedema. And 11% of women have it - you're not alone. Follow me on www.legslikemine.com for information, fashion tips, my surgery experience, and community.
My personal lipedema story - Carole OlingerDiagnosis and therapy After 2 decades of suffering, I got diagnosed with lipedema in summer of 2015. Lipedema is a chronically progressive disease which is basically a very painful fat disorder, that almost exclusively affects women. It causes a symmetrical accumulation of fat in the subcutaneous tissue that disproportionately affects the lower limbs from buttocks to…
Lymphedema vs. LipedemaLearn the differences between Lymphedema and Lipedema symptoms. Dr. Jay Granzow is an internationally renowned lymphedema and lipedema surgeon.
How One Woman Is Treating Lipedema, the Poorly Understood Debilitating Disease of the Body’s FatLipedema is under-researched and under-diagnosed. It also almost exclusively affects women, who find each other online to trade the information they aren’t getting from their doctors.
Lymphie Legs: Compression & Summer Style - Pura Vida SometimesYour lymphie summer style will be a breeze with these light, breathable options to fit your physique, lifestyle, and look.
When “lymphie life” and “office life” collide: Managing lymphedema in the workplaceAdjusting to a new job can be difficult, especially when living with a chronic condition.
Slimming Outfit Ideas for Heavy Calves and AnklesWhen you can't change the body mother nature gave you, use these slimming outfit ideas for heavy calves and ankles to make them less noticeable!
As of the first moment I saw this video, it had been up for just 24 hours and had over 150,500…As of the first moment I saw this video, it had been up for just 24 hours and had over 150,500 shares and almost 400,000 comments. There are substantially more now. And my twenty-something son had…
Patient Guide to Self-Diagnosing Lipedema and Lipo-LymphedemaLearn how to self-diagnose lipedema (“lipoedema”) and lipo-lymphedema, and increase your chances of receiving an acurate formal diagnosis.
Why are my legs so fat? You might actually have Lipedema!Why Are My Legs So Fat? You May Actually Have Lipedema! Written by Crystal Willis Do you feel embarrassed by your “thunder thighs” or “cankles”? You’re not alon…
Lymphedema and FashionHow does lymphedema and fashion go together? My lymphedema has actually dictated my fashion style most of my life. When I was younger I had to wear wide legged jeans while everyone else my age was …
Lipoma Removal NaturalMy body. This is my shape. Fit but with stage 1 lipedema legs. Clearly I won't be rocking gladiator sandals or short skirts but I don't shy away from showing off my upper body. In fact, I love to! I have tattoos on my sides and it's always fun finding pieces that let them peak out!
Life as a Lipoedema Goddess- The power of nutrition on your path to wholeness.If you’re a woman with lipoedema pre or post surgery who’s wanting to nourish your body, gain self-confidence and live a life as a lipoedema Goddess, then join Aimee Buchanan, Nutritionist and Lipoedema advocate on the path to body-love and acceptance in Beautiful Bali. Learn lifestyle strategies to live your best life with Lipoedema including daily massage and yoga. The right diet and healing ceremonies. Click on the link below to Learn more and pin this post. #lipedema #lipoedema #lipodem
But you’re skinny…how could you have a fat disorder?That was certainly a question I had asked myself, over and over. Or at least I would ask myself how I could have larger legs when the rest of me was so slim (see picture above for an idea of…