Lipedema Rebel

If you suspect Lipedema, your journey should not start with another cream, supplement, detox or “miracle” programme.

It should start with understanding what is actually happening in your body.

Because without a diagnosis, you are trying to build a care plan without knowing exactly what you are treating.

And this is where so many women lose time.

Especially when symptoms are reduced only to weight.

Obesity and Lipedema can coexist.
One should not make the other invisible.

A diagnosis gives you a starting point.

From there, you can begin to build a personalised plan around your symptoms, your health, your lifestyle and your needs — with the right professionals around you.

Diagnosis first.
Plan second.
Then treatment.

I wrote a new article about why this first step matters so much, including diagnosis, multidisciplinary care, reimbursement and the difference between real support and miracle promises.

💜 Read the full article in the Rebel Journal — link in bio.

Save this post if you are still looking for answers.

Yesterday, a conversation with a doctor reminded me why post like this matters.

When a woman with obesity reports painful, heavy legs, the answer should not automatically be:

“Lose weight first.”

Yes, nutrition, movement, metabolic health and weight management matter.

But Lipedema and obesity are different conditions — and they can coexist.

A woman may know she has excess weight, but not understand why her legs are painful, heavy, tender or disproportionate, or why some areas respond differently to weight loss.

That is why proper evaluation matters.

Treating obesity can improve overall health, while Lipedema may require its own diagnosis and management. Women should not have to choose between weight management and investigating their symptoms.

Both conditions deserve attention.

A woman’s weight should never replace listening, examination and differential diagnosis.

If your symptoms are repeatedly dismissed as “just weight,” seeking another qualified medical opinion may be reasonable.

Women deserve to be heard, correctly diagnosed and appropriately treated.

Lipedema is not simply normal fat.
And obesity should never make Lipedema invisible. 💜

Source: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12796449/

Post-Workout Compression Marks

This is what my legs look like after training in compression.

For sport, I wear Solidea | Gravity Free®️ compression, which has a textured fabric designed to provide a massaging effect while I move.

After exercise, that texture leaves these temporary marks on my skin — especially after a longer session.

And yes… the socks are dirty because today’s workout included running through the woods. 🌲😅

For me, compression is part of my movement routine, but every body is different and compression should always be chosen according to your individual needs.

I’m curious:

What do your legs look like after training in compression?
Do you get marks like these too?

Part of my preparation for my 4th lipedema surgery on 20 October 2026. 💜

For me, surgery preparation is not only about exercise, compression or lymphatic care.

It also includes the medical and integrative support that is part of my individual pre- and post-operative protocol.

Ozone therapy is one of the supportive therapies I currently include in that journey, under professional supervision at Dr. Alessandro Limonta - Metabolic Center

My preparation is always personalised to my own health, medical history and surgical plan.

Because surgery is one day.

Preparation is a process.

And for me, the goal is to arrive at surgery feeling as physically and mentally prepared as possible.

Want to know more about my preparation protocol?
Send me a message. 💜

New article is online 💜

Prepare for Recovery, Not Just Surgery.

Lipedema surgery happens on one day, but preparation starts much earlier.

In this article, I talk about why physical, lymphatic, nutritional, psychological and practical preparation can make such a difference — not only before surgery, but also in the way you approach recovery afterwards.

Because so many women tell me the same thing after their first surgery:

“I wish I had prepared better.”

This article is exactly about that.

👉 Read the full article on lipedema-rebel.com or via link in Bio.

I started my Lipedema journey in 2024, focused mainly on my legs, my symptoms and my surgeries.

What I didn’t expect was to see the change in my face too.

As I lost weight and changed the way I take care of my body, my face slowly changed with me. Looking back at old photos, I can see it clearly now: less fullness, more definition, and somehow a younger version of me looking back.

The cover photo is completely natural:
no makeup, no photo filters.

Just me, in 2026.

This journey is changing much more than I expected. 💜

Compression is not simply about wearing something tighter.

And stronger compression is not automatically better.

The right garment has to work for your body, your measurements, your daily life and the moment you are wearing it.

A garment that is too tight, poorly fitted, rolls down, cuts into the skin or ends in the wrong place can become uncomfortable and difficult to wear consistently.

And consistency matters.

What works for daily wear may not be what you prefer for sport, recovery or night-time use.

This is something I have learned very clearly through my own lipedema journey: compression is personal.

The brand matters, but so do the measurements, construction, fit and the professional who helps you choose it.

The best compression is not simply the strongest one.

It is the one that is appropriate for your needs, properly fitted and that you can realistically wear as part of your everyday life.

If your compression feels uncomfortable, constantly rolls, digs in or simply doesn’t feel right, don’t assume that you just have to “get used to it.” It may be worth having the fit reviewed by a qualified compression professional.

Save this post if you are still trying to understand which compression works best for you. 💜

And tell me in the comments:
What is the biggest problem you have experienced with compression? 👇

Women sometimes contact me after surgery in tears.

And it happened again recently.

A woman who was supposed to start mentoring with me before her operation chose not to prepare properly. Only after surgery did she realise how much she had underestimated the recovery.

Because surgery is not just the day you enter the operating room.

To arrive truly prepared, you need time.
You need a plan.
You need to organise your body, your home, your compression, your drainage, your support and your recovery.

For me, that preparation starts around 90 days before surgery.

I have already been through this process three times, and I am preparing for my fourth surgery now.

I know what recovery can feel like when everything is organised — and I also know how overwhelming it can become when you are in pain and suddenly have to figure everything out afterwards.

Recovery without planning, without a clear structure and without someone guiding you can become incredibly hard.

You do not have to feel alone, confused or overwhelmed.

Let yourself be supported by someone who has actually lived through what you are about to face.

Preparation can change the whole experience.

If you are preparing for lipedema surgery and want help creating your own 90-day preparation plan, send me a private message. 💜