Holly Hedd, Communications Director for Lipedema Canada, is sharing her journey as she undergoes her first lipedema reduction surgery in Greece. From the nerve-wracking chaos of nearly losing her passport to the emotional weight of preparing for surgery, Holly's candid reflections offer a glimpse into the challenges faced by those living with lipedema. With the support of her best friend and a dedicated medical team, she navigates the complexities of her condition and the hope for a better future. Join her as she documents this pivotal moment in her life, filled with vulnerability, determination, and resilience.
From diagnosis to dancing: the road I’ve travelled
Angel's triumphant and heartfelt account of navigating lipedema surgery abroad. "Once I learned about the condition and realized it was so obvious I had it, I was frustrated that no medical professional had mentioned it to me before."
Love letters to my lipedemic self
Jerusha shares heartfelt letters to her younger self as she journeys through life with end stage lipedema. You’ve been told your chronic illness is killing you and you have mere months to live. One day, completely out of the blue, your oldest son says, “Mom, why don’t you find a doctor who can fix your legs? That is what doctors are supposed to do!”