I've hidden my lipedema legs - until today - shake my beauty
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Date: 2023-09-12
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traild32
It-s crazy that a lot of us had to figure out on our own what was wrong with us. I kept going to the hospital and telling my doctor I was swelling up pretty bad, and all they would say is lose weight. They look at you and just see fat. Maybe if they would have taken me serious ahead of time, I would have never gotten these lobes that now has me unable to sit properly. Every time I do research on this condition I cry. I-m trying to accept and appreciate my body, but it-s hard. I hope to get this level of confidence one day- and soon.
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It-s crazy that a lot of us had to figure out on our own what was wrong with us. I kept going to the hospital and telling my doctor I was swelling up pretty bad, and all they would say is lose weight. They look at you and just see fat. Maybe if they would have taken me serious ahead of time, I would have never gotten these lobes that now has me unable to sit properly. Every time I do research on this condition I cry. I-m trying to accept and appreciate my body, but it-s hard. I hope to get this level of confidence one day- and soon.
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Margaret
i am surprised that you are not in therapy at least once or twice a week for lempademia drainage therapy as well as compression wraps and stockings to bring the size of legs down. i have the condition and treatment is available. obesity does play a role so losing weight does help. there are surgery options available for some people also. consider joining a support group usually held at local hospitals to find others with same condition and additional options available to you. good luck to all who suffer but don-t give up.
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i am surprised that you are not in therapy at least once or twice a week for lempademia drainage therapy as well as compression wraps and stockings to bring the size of legs down. i have the condition and treatment is available. obesity does play a role so losing weight does help. there are surgery options available for some people also. consider joining a support group usually held at local hospitals to find others with same condition and additional options available to you. good luck to all who suffer but don-t give up.
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Bobbi
This is amazing! I have Stage 2 type 3 & 4 Lipedema and I struggled my entire life with everything she described. It took 30 years of being dismissed by medical professionals as just being obese to finally having my vein and artery specialist listen to me and diagnosed me after 4 sclerotherapy procedures with Lipedema. I-m Proud of her for creating awareness for this condition! I wish I had something like this throughout the years I was looking for anything to explain what was happening to my body!
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This is amazing! I have Stage 2 type 3 & 4 Lipedema and I struggled my entire life with everything she described. It took 30 years of being dismissed by medical professionals as just being obese to finally having my vein and artery specialist listen to me and diagnosed me after 4 sclerotherapy procedures with Lipedema. I-m Proud of her for creating awareness for this condition! I wish I had something like this throughout the years I was looking for anything to explain what was happening to my body!
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Michele
? Is it caused from being overweight? I retain water because I-m diabetic, it can make my weight change from 130-148. I get water pills from my dr. It happens 1 a year, it hurt so bad! Does others who have it is it painful also, does losing weight make it go away? There-s a UCLA diet or Atkins that will make the extra weight fall off. Just no sweet vegetables, no corn, potatoes, carrots their not good for you. Cucumbers instead of chips, crushed ice is so good.
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? Is it caused from being overweight? I retain water because I-m diabetic, it can make my weight change from 130-148. I get water pills from my dr. It happens 1 a year, it hurt so bad! Does others who have it is it painful also, does losing weight make it go away? There-s a UCLA diet or Atkins that will make the extra weight fall off. Just no sweet vegetables, no corn, potatoes, carrots their not good for you. Cucumbers instead of chips, crushed ice is so good.
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Jennifer
Lipedema is a serious condition that causes long term issues such as mobility issues in the future, vascular issues including potential blood clots, and lymph issues. The only cure is water assisted liposuction. It stinks because insurance companies consider this solution as -cosmetic-, and for most people, water assisted liposuction is cost prohibitive. The good news is that the experts like Dr Karen Herbst and Dr David Ammon are trying to fight this.
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Lipedema is a serious condition that causes long term issues such as mobility issues in the future, vascular issues including potential blood clots, and lymph issues. The only cure is water assisted liposuction. It stinks because insurance companies consider this solution as -cosmetic-, and for most people, water assisted liposuction is cost prohibitive. The good news is that the experts like Dr Karen Herbst and Dr David Ammon are trying to fight this.
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Diane
You-re beautiful! Thanks for sharing your story. I wish I had your confidence. I-m trying to find a doctor in my area that treats this and just doesn-t look at me like I-m crazy when I tell them my fat hurts in my legs. I-m pretty sure after researching, that I have Lipoedema. You give me hope and a boost of confidence. Thank you!
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You-re beautiful! Thanks for sharing your story. I wish I had your confidence. I-m trying to find a doctor in my area that treats this and just doesn-t look at me like I-m crazy when I tell them my fat hurts in my legs. I-m pretty sure after researching, that I have Lipoedema. You give me hope and a boost of confidence. Thank you!
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Minerva
Elise Rose, thank you for your testimony! It educated me on your condition of Lipedema. The format invited me into knowing more about your condition and in having a better understanding of what you go through on a daily basis. I am looking forward to learning more about your condition through your videos! Thank you.
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Elise Rose, thank you for your testimony! It educated me on your condition of Lipedema. The format invited me into knowing more about your condition and in having a better understanding of what you go through on a daily basis. I am looking forward to learning more about your condition through your videos! Thank you.
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Naomi
So inspiring Elise! I always admire the courage, high self esteem, and the self love you have! Thank you for bringing awareness of Lipedema and sharing your story with the world! It is absolutely motivating not only for those with the condition but also to women especially obese women! You are truly a warrior-
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So inspiring Elise! I always admire the courage, high self esteem, and the self love you have! Thank you for bringing awareness of Lipedema and sharing your story with the world! It is absolutely motivating not only for those with the condition but also to women especially obese women! You are truly a warrior-
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Akima
Elise hunny, im so proud of your journey and how you are educating others of lipedema and lipoedema. Your story has encourage and motivate so many suffering with this. You're strong, you're a fighter, you're a educator. Your truly an inspiration to us all. We support you love
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Elise hunny, im so proud of your journey and how you are educating others of lipedema and lipoedema. Your story has encourage and motivate so many suffering with this. You're strong, you're a fighter, you're a educator. Your truly an inspiration to us all. We support you love
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Vision
Elise thanks for all that you do. Thanks for education that help me realize that I had Lymphedema. You are a light to so many good Blessings for you and BITB. I told you about them feet lol Stay positive and continue keeping the fight alive.
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Elise thanks for all that you do. Thanks for education that help me realize that I had Lymphedema. You are a light to so many good Blessings for you and BITB. I told you about them feet lol Stay positive and continue keeping the fight alive.
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Anastasia
So glad to find more videos of women like me. I hope in the future there will be more lymphedema specialists out there. I just scheduled an appointment. It's July. The appointment isn't until January!
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So glad to find more videos of women like me. I hope in the future there will be more lymphedema specialists out there. I just scheduled an appointment. It's July. The appointment isn't until January!
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Mustard
You go, girl! Proud of you for not letting it hold you back, and for deciding to share your story to help others. And I'm not just saying this to be nice, but because it's true: you are beautiful.
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You go, girl! Proud of you for not letting it hold you back, and for deciding to share your story to help others. And I'm not just saying this to be nice, but because it's true: you are beautiful.
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Metro
Omg i am going a similar situation at the said time i wish if I had the courage all my life my family - make me feel like if my life worth nothing the say i am handicap most of the time I feel sad
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Omg i am going a similar situation at the said time i wish if I had the courage all my life my family - make me feel like if my life worth nothing the say i am handicap most of the time I feel sad
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MsDee2375
My grandmother was diagnosed with lymphedema right after cancer treatment. Doctors removed a lymph node in the surgery and that's when it started. They're now saying it's genetic.
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My grandmother was diagnosed with lymphedema right after cancer treatment. Doctors removed a lymph node in the surgery and that's when it started. They're now saying it's genetic.
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Sarah
What these people never like to acknowledge is that Lipedema is made much worse by being fat. This woman is obese. If she was thin, she'd still have lipedema but not nearly so bad.
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What these people never like to acknowledge is that Lipedema is made much worse by being fat. This woman is obese. If she was thin, she'd still have lipedema but not nearly so bad.
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Leslie
It-s so sad that her mama died so young just being told she was overweight & never knowing that she had a literal condition. Show those legs Queen, you-re beautiful!
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It-s so sad that her mama died so young just being told she was overweight & never knowing that she had a literal condition. Show those legs Queen, you-re beautiful!
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Patricia
I-m so proud of you. Just saying this does. It express the level of proudness I have for you. You-re a game changer in a lot of women-s lives. Trust me.
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I-m so proud of you. Just saying this does. It express the level of proudness I have for you. You-re a game changer in a lot of women-s lives. Trust me.
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Annabelle
I think the pandemic have really thought people the importance of multiple streams of income, unfortunately having a job doesn't mean security.
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I think the pandemic have really thought people the importance of multiple streams of income, unfortunately having a job doesn't mean security.
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NinjaNana
This is one cruel affliction. Quite a few people have it. I know there are treatments but once you have it you will always deal with it.
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This is one cruel affliction. Quite a few people have it. I know there are treatments but once you have it you will always deal with it.
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Akima
Rina, you are truly a blessing and an amazing friend. Her family support her journey and is her biggest supporters. Love Alone
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Rina, you are truly a blessing and an amazing friend. Her family support her journey and is her biggest supporters. Love Alone
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Cow-EL
Ill bet this video means a lot to other ppl with this condition. Stepping into the light on this is a 100% good thing
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Ill bet this video means a lot to other ppl with this condition. Stepping into the light on this is a 100% good thing
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