Hi friends! Here in Oklahoma, it is blazing hot now, and for the next couple of weeks. Wearing compression is more important to me than normal when it’s hot and humid outside, as that combination triggers my legs to swell. Of course, it’s the time of year when it’s most difficult to wear compression becauseContinue reading “Lipedema Friendly Outfit for the Hottest Days of the Year”
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Managing Lipedema with Compression Garments: Unveiling the Benefits
Hi friends! Here’s a beginner’s guide to why we need compression. I hope this helps someone out there! What is Lipedema? Lipedema is a chronic condition characterized by the abnormal accumulation of fat in the legs, hips, and buttocks, often causing pain, discomfort, and mobility issues. While there is no cure for lipedema, various managementContinue reading “Managing Lipedema with Compression Garments: Unveiling the Benefits”
Answer to an FAQ: Should I Wear my Compression All Day and All Night? A Vulnerable Op Ed
Hi friends! Let me start off by saying this is a conversation for your doctor, but here’s my opinion based on personal experience and research that I’ve been doing. There is a lot of research on several conditions showing that wearing compression garments can be beneficial for not only lipedema, but other conditions. I loveContinue reading “Answer to an FAQ: Should I Wear my Compression All Day and All Night? A Vulnerable Op Ed”
LegsLikeMine is Heading to the Fat Disorders Resource Society Conference in Atlanta!
Hi friends! I’ve been a busy bee behind the scenes, getting ready to attend the Fat Disorders Resource Society Annual Conference in Atlanta this weekend. I’m super excited after having attended last year in Cleveland. This conference is so important to the lipedema community. It’s the only time each year that lipedema patients gather toContinue reading “LegsLikeMine is Heading to the Fat Disorders Resource Society Conference in Atlanta!”
Fresh for Spring! Lipedema Friendly Outfit Idea
HI friends! My mom snapped a pic of me the other day when I took her to a doctor’s appointment, wearing a real dress that I really ordered for myself. I’ve gotten a ton of compliments on this little outfit so I thought I’d share it. This is from a company I’ve been wearing aContinue reading “Fresh for Spring! Lipedema Friendly Outfit Idea”
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?”
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.”
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?”
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?”
Putting on the Updated Beltwell Compression CalfWrap – and I’m on their Website (How Fun!)
Hi friends! I’ve had a fun little surprise today. I was making a YouTube video of my putting on the updated Beltwell Compression CalfWrap brace and doing the work it takes to upload the video, etc., when I made a fun discovery. I’m on the Beltwell company’s webpage! How fun is that! So – disclosureContinue reading “Putting on the Updated Beltwell Compression CalfWrap – and I’m on their Website (How Fun!)”
