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 for us with lipedema. It’s a five minute read that will give you a few relatable chuckles, I’m sure. Lipoedema Ladies in the UK NeededContinue reading “A Magazine Article about LegsLikeMine Footwear Tells My Story of Why I’m Doing This for Us”
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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 our lipedema ladies’ feet, ankles and calves. We are putting the final touches on what materials will go for sampling and even selected the firstContinue reading “My Review of the Jileon Extra Wide Calf Rain Boot. I Learned a TON of Design Hints from Looking at this Boot.”
Two 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 day on my YouTube channel if you’d like to hear me discuss more.) So, I still need more surgeries – the next one is aContinue reading “Two Year Lipedema Surgery Anniversary: How it’s Going with Side by Side Pics”
I 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. As a part of that change to work that fills my personal passion, I decided to change out my office from kind of a drearyContinue reading “I Found Some Cool Lipedema Lady Art to Brighten up My New and Improved Work Area”
Answer to a Frequently Asked Question: Is Athletic Compression (Old Navy) Good Enough for Lipedema?
Hi Friends, here’s a post for you to answer an FAQ. I see this question all the time. I have lipedema – can I just buy off the shelf athletic (for some reason people ask specifically about Old Navy) compression leggings instead of leggings/stockings designed for medical purposes? Short answer: Well, I don’t recommend it,Continue reading “Answer to a Frequently Asked Question: Is Athletic Compression (Old Navy) Good Enough for Lipedema?”
Lipedema Friendly Outfit – Head Turning Geometric Maxi Dress
Hi friends! I had so much fun doing the photo shoot for this absolute head turner of a dress. With hair and makeup done, I ended up spending a glorious afternoon with my daughter in the OKC plaza district in this dress. It was comfortable and man was I confident knowing no one could seeContinue reading “Lipedema Friendly Outfit – Head Turning Geometric Maxi Dress”
Educational Video Recommendation: What is Lipedema and How is Lipedema Treated?
Hi Friends! I get so many questions and ladies asking ME (?) to diagnose them with lipedema. I wanted to share a quick video that happens to be made by the surgeon who treated my lipedema in three different surgeries, and removed so much pain from my legs, Dr. Jaime Schwartz of Total Lipedema Care.Continue reading “Educational Video Recommendation: What is Lipedema and How is Lipedema Treated?”
Lipedema Ladies! We Need a Favor. We Need 11 Simple Measurements of Feet, Calves, and Ankles.
Hi Friends, I need your help, and it won’t take long. All you need is a measuring tape, a pen, and a piece of paper. As the LegsLikeMine closes in on making prototypes and the final feet molds (lasts) so we can make all kinds of styles of shoes for us, it’s really important thatContinue reading “Lipedema Ladies! We Need a Favor. We Need 11 Simple Measurements of Feet, Calves, and Ankles.”
Throwback Thursday – Remembering The Early Post Op Days of My First Lipedema Removal Surgery
Hi friends! As I come up on the two-year anniversary of my first lipedema removal surgery, I’m having to go back to my YouTube channel to remember a lot of the details of how I felt during recovery. It’s actually a good thing. I know I wasn’t in a lot of pain, but I didn’tContinue reading “Throwback Thursday – Remembering The Early Post Op Days of My First Lipedema Removal Surgery”
Using Vibration Plates to Shake up that Lymph – A Recommendation It’s Time for Me to Try
Hi Friends! While I write a lot of upbeat articles and fun fashion tips, I still am a lipedema patient who needs to aggressively self manage the condition. I swim as often as I can, use a compression pump, wear compression, do Manual Lymphatic Drainage, and have had surgery. And yes, I still struggle withContinue reading “Using Vibration Plates to Shake up that Lymph – A Recommendation It’s Time for Me to Try”
