How Lipedema Affects the Lower Legs
Disproportionate Fat Accumulation One of the defining characteristics of lipedema in the lower legs is the disproportionate accumulation of fat. This means that the fat deposits in the legs are [...]
July 2023
June 2023
Lipedema or Lymphedema
Lipedema and lymphedema are fat disorders that are often misunderstood and misdiagnosed. They are chronic conditions that affect millions of women worldwide, and yet remain largely unknown. There are many [...]
May 2023
Misdiagnosed as Obesity My Entire Life
By Francine Schwartz Schuler Excited to be in size 14 jeans! Was once in size 30 jeans. I have had a weight problem my entire life, starting as [...]
April 2023
It’s Not Your Fault: Lipedema is the Fat You Can’t Lose
It usually starts with hormonal changes at puberty, childbirth and menopause. It collects around knees, ankles and thighs. And no matter how much you diet or exercise, IT cannot [...]
Misconceptions About Lipedema
Lipedema is a fat disorder that is often misunderstood and misdiagnosed. It is a chronic condition that affects millions of women worldwide, and yet it remains largely unknown. There are [...]
March 2023
Is there a Link Between Obesity and Lipedema?
Accumulating fat in the lover part of the female body. Buttocks, hips and calves problems. Cellulite, overweight and swollen. Lipedema is Often Diagnosed as Obesity Lipedema is a [...]
September 2022
Pregnancy, Lipedema and Legs
By Denise Bennett Pregnancy With Lipedema A young, recently engaged 34-year-old is faced with an emotional decision to make. During what should be the happiest of times, planning a [...]
November 2020
Julie’s Lipedema Story
Lipedema Surgery Results as Described by: Julie J. 11/19/2020 Many years ago I asked a doctor if he thought I had Lipedema. He laughed me out of the [...]
August 2020
Lipedema Anxiety and Stress
Be Gentle With Yourself by Denise Bennett How lucky was I to have a doctor who saw me as a human being and not as just a patient. She was [...]
Expectations from Lipedema Surgery
From the Other Side by Denise Bennett My expectations from lipedema surgery: I kept a journal while I was on my lipedema journey. I highly recommend it. Not only will [...]