6
Jun
Body positivity advocate Cara Cruz has inspired thousands with her lipedema story. Read about her journey from an unexpected diagnosis to seven surgeries.
Published: 6 June, 2024
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There is no definitive lymphedema or lipedema experience.
From veterans and athletes to college students and parents, life with these conditions is as varied as the people who live with them. Hear from real patients as they share their stories, in their own words.
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12
Jul
Jessica Wilson is a lipolymphedema patient who says, "I'm not a victim. I'm not a 'sit still' girl. And I'm not going to let this define me."
Published: 12 July, 2022
16
May
Learning that lipedema "was actually a thing" was liberating for Lori Paquette, who lived until her 50s with the question "What was going on with my thighs?"
Published: 16 May, 2022
22
Aug
To learn that the condition that had plagued her for decades had a name was a relief for Amy Vasquez. For years she heard "calories in, calories out" and was even accused by medical professionals of eating more than she admitted to. She saw similar, big thighs among her family members and thought there wasn't ...
Published: 22 August, 2021
3
Dec
Once weighing over 400 pounds, Angela Jones had surgery and was prescribed a pump to manage her lipolymphedema, but it sat in her closet largely unused. Then she discovered the Lympha Press Optimal Plus. Pain has reduced dramatically, a knee cuff disappeared, and she says it's "the only tool to manage her condition."
Published: 3 December, 2020
12
Oct
Dr. Val Mills shares her fascinating story about growing up large with lipedema. The stigma and judgment she faced throughout her life never caused her to stop pressing forward toward her goals.
Published: 12 October, 2020
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