Maintaining Results
By Denise Bennett So, did you think that Liposuction was a magic bullet? Did you think that once you had the procedure done, had successfully managed through the recovery, wore your compression garments as advised by your surgeon, and [...]
Are you the caregiver?
By Denise Bennett Your role is critical. Thankfully, you are capable. You have a very important role in caring for a post-surgical loved one or friend. She will probably think that she is much more or much less capable [...]
The Genetic Factor
By Denise Bennett Though no one seems certain what causes Lipedema, and what its genetic link is, there is strong evidence of hormonal and hereditary influences. Many people with lipedema have a family history of similarly enlarged legs or [...]
The Touch Up
By Denise Bennett So much has happened in the last year since my very first surgery for lipedema. I began blogging my journey as byrdlegscoming@wordpress.com in the Fall of 2017. I was so filled with emotions, a sense of [...]
12 Questions to Ask Your Doctor before Surgery
By Denise Bennett After discovering that I had Lipedema, and researching the heck out of it, my next objective was to get an appointment with a doctor who could diagnose me and determine a plan of action. Once I accomplished [...]