Author: LegsLikeMine

The story of who you used to be.

I Had a Lipedema Lady Say the Phrase, “Who I used to Be, Before I Had Late Stage Lipedema.”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

Lesson learned; drinking water

Drinking Water is an Important Part of Managing Lipedema and Lymphedema – A Reminder to ME.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. 

Sparkling up some ugly, but comfy shoes.

I Sparkled up Some Ugly Orthotic Shoes that Happen to be Great for My Lipedema Legs and FeetI 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

I Accidentally Used the Weed Eater on my Own Leg in 1998. And So, a Picture Was TakenI 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

LegsLikeMine is featured in a magazine article!

A Magazine Article about LegsLikeMine Footwear Tells My Story of Why I’m Doing This for UsA Magazine Article about LegsLikeMine Footwear Tells My Story of Why I’m Doing This for Us

Hi friends! Take a look at this article in the Physiopod Magazine from February 2023.  Here, I tell all of my story about why I decided to pursue making footwear

My review of the Jileon Extra Wide Calf Rain Boot

My Review of the Jileon Extra Wide Calf Rain Boot. I Learned a TON of Design Hints from Looking at this Boot.My Review of the Jileon Extra Wide Calf Rain Boot. I Learned a TON of Design Hints from Looking at this Boot.

Hi friends! As the LegsLikeMine design and fit team, work with our footwear manufacturer, suppliers, and fit measurements, we continue to learn a lot about what design will work with

Before lipedema surgery & to years post op.

Two Year Lipedema Surgery Anniversary: How it’s Going with Side by Side PicsTwo Year Lipedema Surgery Anniversary: How it’s Going with Side by Side Pics

Hi friends! Today is the second anniversary of my first (of 3) lipedema removal surgeries with Dr. Jaime Schwartz in California.  (I detail all of my surgery recoveries day by

I've added lipedema lady art on my wall in my office.

I Found Some Cool Lipedema Lady Art to Brighten up My New and Improved Work AreaI Found Some Cool Lipedema Lady Art to Brighten up My New and Improved Work Area

Hi Friends! As you may know, I retired from my 28 year government career last month and have dedicated my time now to working on all issues related to lipedema.