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 [...]
January 2019
December 2018
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 [...]
Crossing My Legs
By Denise Bennett It’s mostly the simple things. Don’t get me wrong. I love my new, slimmer legs. I love the fact that they no longer ache. I love [...]
November 2018
Liposuction on your Abdomen
By Denise Bennett Do you have lipedema in your abdomen? I did. In fact, when I reflect on the development of my body, going back to puberty, my lower [...]
My Arms, My Nemesis. Arm Liposuction…the surgery least talked about.
By Denise Bennett We all seem to talk so much about our legs, often neglecting the fact that some of us have lipedema in other parts of our body [...]
October 2018
The Subtle Changes and Benefits of Treatment
By Denise Bennett Did you know that being in water is the only place that gravity doesn’t affect the circulation in your legs, other than outer space or standing [...]
What to Expect in Recovery
By Denise Bennett You’ve scheduled your appointment for liposuction for Lipedema and now you are wondering what to expect afterwards. I’ve been there. Of course, everyone is different, and [...]
September 2018
Will I ever stop thinking about my legs?
By Denise Bennett Nine years ago I had a total left knee replacement. I was 49 years old. It was one of the best decisions of my life. Here’s [...]
August 2018
Rollercoaster of Emotions
By Denise Bennett One moment you are happy as a clam, and the next moment you are crying. It’s all a part of the post-surgical experience. I don’t really [...]
Having the “Lipedema Talk” with your Doctor
Lipedema Diagnosis By Denise Bennett The early Lipedema diagnosis is essential in preventing the progression, yet many of us face delays. Many of those delays are due to the [...]