First Photo Shoot of LegsLikeMine Lipedema-Friendly Footwear, and Update

Hi friends!  It’s about time!  Here’s an update on the footwear we’ve made for us.  Check it out! I have the second of three loafer prototypes for footwear designed specifically for ladies with lipedema. These shoes are designed for swelling and feet that are double depth or Full Volume. They’re stable, supportive, and adaptive, andContinue reading “First Photo Shoot of LegsLikeMine Lipedema-Friendly Footwear, and Update”

LegsLikeMine Lipedema Friendly Footwear – I’ve Ordered the First Batch!

Hi friends, When the world doesn’t fit you and then you find out that you’re part of 11% of people not being served, you either sit back and miss out, or you do something about it. After nearly two years of work, I’ve put in the first order of the LegsLikeMine Lipedema Friendly footwear! TheContinue reading “LegsLikeMine Lipedema Friendly Footwear – I’ve Ordered the First Batch!”

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.”

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?”

Throwback Thursday: My Very First YouTube Video, Immediately After My First Lipedema Removal Survery – Kinda Funny

Hi friends! For a fun throwback Thursday, I’m sharing my very first YouTube video, from when I came right out of Lipedema Removal Surgery and into the aftercare facility.  I’m definitely still under the effects of anesthesia in this 98 second video.  The response I got from this video was INSANE.  I was answering tonsContinue reading “Throwback Thursday: My Very First YouTube Video, Immediately After My First Lipedema Removal Survery – Kinda Funny”

Lipedema Friendly Outfits January 2023 – The Most Fun Valentine’s Dress!

Hi Friends! I stumbled across this cute little dress on Amazon and had to have it to wear through February, at least.  It has pockets!  It’s comfortable, and it’s good and long, to hide our compression.  I’m wearing a 3x (normally I’m a 24W), and am 5 feet 9. Here’s where to find this littleContinue reading “Lipedema Friendly Outfits January 2023 – The Most Fun Valentine’s Dress!”

A Minute to Celebrate: And Just Like that, Footwear for Ladies with Lipedema is Becoming a Reality!

Today is December 21, 2022.  Less than a year after finishing my first book to help ladies with lipedema, LegsLikeMine has hit a major milestone.  The professional footwear designer has finished what’s called a technical pack after months of research, working with an orthopedic technician and consultant, shoe focus groups, and SO many meetings atContinue reading “A Minute to Celebrate: And Just Like that, Footwear for Ladies with Lipedema is Becoming a Reality!”

It’s So Cool to Turn Dreams into Reality! Prototyping of Footwear Designed for Lipedema Ladies is Starting Soon!

Hi friends! It’s another super early morning here at the LegsLikeMine home offices.  I’ve just met with the shoe designer again and she, along with the professional footwear technologist is finishing up what’s called “Tech Packs,” in the next day or two.  These are all the build instructions that go to manufacturing, along with specificationsContinue reading “It’s So Cool to Turn Dreams into Reality! Prototyping of Footwear Designed for Lipedema Ladies is Starting Soon!”

LegsLikeMine’s (Lipedema-Friendly) Favorite Things List 2022 is Here! (Just go ahead and give this list to your friends and family now. )

  Well here we are, already in November, and surprise!  We have a 2022 Favorite Things List for you that didn’t come from Oprah, because it’s made just for women with lipedema and lymphedema!  We selected so many gift ideas for all the lipedema and lymphedema ladies on your holiday list. And don’t forget toContinue reading “LegsLikeMine’s (Lipedema-Friendly) Favorite Things List 2022 is Here! (Just go ahead and give this list to your friends and family now. )”