Artwork Celebrating Ladies with Large Legs, Hips, or Arms

I’m just going to say this.  I think a lot of people with Lipedema think they aren’t or can’t be pretty because of our legs.  This simply isn’t true.  And I’m discovering that many artists celebrate the curves of possibly Lippy Ladies in their artwork. And this goes back for a long time. We areContinue reading “Artwork Celebrating Ladies with Large Legs, Hips, or Arms”

Using Vibration Plates to Move that Lymph!

The only thing I know about vibration is that my sister used to go to Tan and Tone and she always ended her time there on a giant vibration bed.  She swore by it.  And if all she had time to do was one thing there, she went right for that machine.  She said itContinue reading “Using Vibration Plates to Move that Lymph!”

Compression Review – Highdays Compression Yoga Pants

I recently bought a pair of these HighDays compression pants, thinking a little sleeping compression would be great. Here’s my review. I don’t want to take them off.  And, they have pockets that my phone will fit in.  I’m wearing them now.  AND they weren’t seventy dollars, or five hundred.  They were $19.99.  Can IContinue reading “Compression Review – Highdays Compression Yoga Pants”

All I Really Want is Boots that Fit (OK, and for my legs not to hurt)

I have memories of going shoe shopping with my mom, who was relatively thin but had Lipedema and didn’t know it.  So many times she’d try on boots and end up getting mad and throwing them down when the boots wouldn’t zip. Over the years, we’ve stumbled on a few pair that fit – theyContinue reading “All I Really Want is Boots that Fit (OK, and for my legs not to hurt)”

Here’s One to Watch: TLC’s My Legs Won’t Stop Growing!

There are so few mainstream media items that highlight patients with Lipedema. This is a show from the TLC channel that has aired before and will be on in the USA again the week of January 24, 2021.  One of the three patients in this show has Lipedema, and the show correctly discusses how LipedemaContinue reading “Here’s One to Watch: TLC’s My Legs Won’t Stop Growing!”

All About Manual Lymphatic Drainage: My Story and Perspective

As I go through the journey of trying to keep a normal and active life, I’ve learned there are a few things we should be doing to maintain our legs.  My doctor says compression is key.  Another thing we can be doing is ensuring the lymph in our systems is able to flow freely.  UsingContinue reading “All About Manual Lymphatic Drainage: My Story and Perspective”