I am a mom of 4 kids and I am 44 years old. I work full time as a SPED Paraeducator so I am always on my feet. I have pretty severe lipedema which now is becoming lympholipedema. The pain and swelling in my legs is constant and is getting worse. I am scared of losing the use of my legs. The adipose fat is on top of my knees and it is painful. I need surgery desperately. Is there any doctor who will please help me?!
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Lipedema Reduction Surgery is not a weight loss procedure but it usually results in bit of weight loss. Each Lipedema Reduction Surgery results in a small weight loss in smaller women and a slightly larger weight loss in larger women. After the swelling from the surgery settles 3-4 pounds /...
It is impossible to tell if you have lipedema from just photos. It would be irresponsible to say for sure, but some will say so anyway. To diagnose lipedema accurately, other look-a-like diagnoses should be ruled out, and a thorough physical exam that looks for specific signs seen in lipidemia...
Lipedema is usually symmetric. Which means it affects both sides of the body equally. It usually starts in the legs and it usually only affects the trunk when all the body has been affected by the disease. The are other fatty [subcutaneous adipose tissue] diseases that affect the trunk and can...
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