Hi friends! Here’s a section from my new book, Aqua Therapy for Lipedema and Lymphedema. In the book I mention several items that you might want to make your aqua therapy more enjoyable. I’ve attached that list here, and will be linking to specific items on Amazon as the book is released. If you haveContinue reading “List of Supplies You Might Need for Aqua Therapy for Lipedema and Lymphedema”
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Does your Face Puff Up When You Get a Lipedema Flare? I’m Doing a 30 Day Test to See if I can Un-Puff
Hi friends! I’ve noticed lately that when I get a lipedema flare up (which to me, looks like significant swelling and nighttime pain, sometimes even with added dislocations in the knee, ankle and hip), that my face also gets puffy. I started doing some research in medical stuff and learned how the lymph nodes ofContinue reading “Does your Face Puff Up When You Get a Lipedema Flare? I’m Doing a 30 Day Test to See if I can Un-Puff”
I finally reviewed the Hip Hugger for the booty gap in all our jeans
Hi friends! A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, I bought a Hip Hugger device to test. This device is advertised as, ‘The no-buckle, no-bulk, no-front belt.” The packaging also says, “Bye bye peek-a-booty!” Cute. So I did a little test of this guy. Here’s my review. It was really hard toContinue reading “I finally reviewed the Hip Hugger for the booty gap in all our jeans”
Answer to an FAQ: How Long Can I Wear the Same Compression?
WARNING! These compression pants will self destruct in 3-2-1… Hi friends! As I was getting dressed this morning, I heard the dreaded sound of the “warning hole” being torn open in my Bioflect Capris. Darn it. And once the Warning Hole has opened up, I’m good for two more washes before, piece by piece, theyContinue reading “Answer to an FAQ: How Long Can I Wear the Same Compression?”
Why I Made a Lipedema Awareness Program for Girl Scouts – Early Treatment is Key
Hi friends, Did you know I have a badge program for lipedema awareness that can be used for Girl Scouts, Scouts, Campfire, etc.? This is so important, because if girls can figure out what’s going on with them, their future patients or friends early, they can begin conservative measures early. All this leads to theContinue reading “Why I Made a Lipedema Awareness Program for Girl Scouts – Early Treatment is Key”
I Had a Lipedema Lady Say the Phrase, “Who I used to Be, Before I Had Late Stage Lipedema.”
Hi friends! Let me apologize in advance for this post. I’m trying to understand more about my community and I just can’t find the right way to say it. I promise I’m not an insensitive poop even though I can’t get my thoughts out right. Recently I was interviewing one of lipedema lady friends inContinue reading “I Had a Lipedema Lady Say the Phrase, “Who I used to Be, Before I Had Late Stage Lipedema.””
Drinking Water is an Important Part of Managing Lipedema and Lymphedema – A Reminder to ME.
Hi friends! I’ve recently been experiencing some significant swelling in my left leg, which has had lymphedema in it since my first pregnancy and delivery, in addition to having lipedema. So, I decided to get back in with my Occupational Therapist to discuss strategies, and I visited with some lipedema doctor friends as well. TheContinue reading “Drinking Water is an Important Part of Managing Lipedema and Lymphedema – A Reminder to ME.”
I Sparkled up Some Ugly Orthotic Shoes that Happen to be Great for My Lipedema Legs and Feet
Hi friends! I’m seriously ready for my footwear line to be out, with collections coming each season. I feel like a lot of us have been missing out on shoes for all kinds of occasions, and once the LegsLikeMine team gets the first round figured out, with proper measurements and molds, we can be offContinue reading “I Sparkled up Some Ugly Orthotic Shoes that Happen to be Great for My Lipedema Legs and Feet”
I Accidentally Used the Weed Eater on my Own Leg in 1998. And So, a Picture Was Taken
Hi friends! If you’ve followed me for very long, you know that my husband (www.robohara.com) Rob documents Everything, including dumb incidents like the time I accidentally used the Weed Eater on my own leg. In fairness, I didn’t do it on purpose, but my finger hit the trigger while I was walking to a newContinue reading “I Accidentally Used the Weed Eater on my Own Leg in 1998. And So, a Picture Was Taken”
People are Funny. I’m Funny. I Show My Legs More than Ever Now that I Know I Have Lipedema. How about You?
Hi friends, I just had this odd little Friday thought. Over the years as my condition progressed and I could not figure out what was wrong, I began hiding my legs more and more. When I (through a very long process) determined I had lipedema and now I feel freer to show my legs moreContinue reading “People are Funny. I’m Funny. I Show My Legs More than Ever Now that I Know I Have Lipedema. How about You?”
