So I’d posted a bit ago sharing the things I was planning to pack and what I thought would happen before surgery. This is a continuation of that post. A
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My Story Is Featured in an International Article!My Story Is Featured in an International Article!
There’s a great story about my journey with lipo-lymphedema at the following link: https://www.physiopod.co.uk/leg-like-mine.shtml Enjoy! Susan

I’m Back from Surgery #1 and I have SO Much to Tell You!I’m Back from Surgery #1 and I have SO Much to Tell You!
Hi there, I’ve been home from California for a few days now. I’m still recuperating and am off of pain medications completely. The doctor removed 8 Liters of diseased tissue

OK, I Did Buy a Pair of Sensible Shoes (Boots, Actually!) That Don’t Make Me Cry Because They’re So Ugly…OK, I Did Buy a Pair of Sensible Shoes (Boots, Actually!) That Don’t Make Me Cry Because They’re So Ugly…
Last week I posted about when I had to make the switch to Sensible Shoes, and I cried really hard when they all came in the mail. Because all of

Round 1 of Surgery to Remove Lipedema is Drawing Near – I’m So Ready, and a List of Things I Plan to Bring!Round 1 of Surgery to Remove Lipedema is Drawing Near – I’m So Ready, and a List of Things I Plan to Bring!
I thought I’d provide you all an update on where I am with having surgery. Dr. Schwartz’s office called a couple of weeks ago on a Friday evening to let

Wearing Sensible Shoes is a Must with Lipedema, Even if the Shoes are So Ugly They Make you CryWearing Sensible Shoes is a Must with Lipedema, Even if the Shoes are So Ugly They Make you Cry
Hi Friends! I love to go barefoot and wear cheap flip flops in the summer. About two summers ago, I got a bad case of tendonitis in my left foot

I’ve Bought Two of These Swing Tops with Lace…so farI’ve Bought Two of These Swing Tops with Lace…so far
I have now bought this in two colors for zoom days to pair with just some compression pants. On ‘fancy’ days, I pair them with a little scarf for fun.

I Found Another Book About Living with Lipedema!I Found Another Book About Living with Lipedema!
I’m ingesting as much material as I can find about life with lipedema. If I can find one golden nugget to improve my life or someone else’s life, I’m all

Sharing: My Cover Letter to Aetna Asking for Out of Network Coverage – It’s All True!Sharing: My Cover Letter to Aetna Asking for Out of Network Coverage – It’s All True!
In an earlier post, I walked you through the process I used to get insurance precertification and out of network approval in one week flat. This is the cover letter

Answers to a Common Question: What Process Did I Use to Get Insurance Coverage for Lipedema?Answers to a Common Question: What Process Did I Use to Get Insurance Coverage for Lipedema?
Greetings and Salutations! We all know that Lipedema is a real disease, and that the World Health Organization (finally) recognized the disease in 2018 with its own codes: (Code EF02.2