Lipedema Weight Loss Without Surgery: How Conservative Treatments Helped Reverse My Symptoms

Can you lose weight with lipedema? Most doctors tell us that it is impossible, but I have lipedema and over the past four years I have lost 14 dress sizes and nearly half of my body weight. Come along on my lipedema journey as I share my lipedema success story and before and after weight loss photos. Using only conservative treatments and keto, I have successfully reduced my lipedema and dramatically improved my symptoms. Hear about some of my non-scale victories, including lowering my blood pressure, clearing my brain fog, and increasing my mobility. Tap into that "sturdy" part of yourself and see what you can accomplish with determination and inner strength.

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[SharrellKline]

I turned to carnivore 15 months ago at age 63 after being diagnosed with lipedema, lymphedema, and vein issues, which explained the weird and twisted fat on both my arms and legs. I turned to carnivore to try and stop the twisting of the fat on my upper arms and thighs that had started happening when I hit 60 and weighed a high of 219 at 5"5". Last November I got down to 118 on carnivore and from a US size 16 to a 2. My upper arms, thighs, and calves are still larger than the rest of me, but I proved weight loss could be achieved. I still want to lose a few more pounds of inflammation off my limbs. I'm using compression and work in the heated saltwater pool at our development. I'm retired in Mexico and live on social security so getting any kind of surgery is out of the question. The key for me is staying as close to zero carbs as possible. And I'm a raging carb and sugar addict with cravings 24/7. But I don't want to lose the ability to walk, and this disease loves carbs.

[Saturn]

I found your channel after google (medical sites) said it's absolutely impossible to lose lipedema fat. I said to myself: let me check if there are real ppl on youtube who have lipedema. So glad I did. I went low carb and I'm already seeing results. I think I'm stage one brodering stage 2. It got worse with my 3rd pregnancy. No doctor in my country even knows what lipedema is. I'm so sad for my grandma and aunts who I realized they all had it. They had zero resources.

[theraptureisnearbelieveinj]

Congratulations Sturdy Woman! 🎉You are a true inspiration! God bless you. 😊✝️🙏🕊💕

[singit]

I can't even imagine how anyone could have a problem with the word sturdy... 💜💜 Just starting the journey...aware not that this was the issue all my life. Your videos keep us sturdy. 🤗🤗

[hfrench]

Thank you for sharing!

NSV ...This past week I put on a T-shirt that for ages has been tight, esp around my upper arms (where my lipedema rears its ugly head). It wasn't tight, not even on my arms!

[aboutdawntoday]

You are so inspiring and I love sturdy stuff.

[melindajohnson]

Thank you for your story. You have given me hope, I was just diagnosed this year with lymphedema after having back surgery last year. I’m in so much pain. I’ve seen neurologist and I’m getting an MRI next week because this is not normal and the lymphedema therapist said this is not normal lymphedema pain. It’s crazy I feel so behind schedule, I’ve been in the house not able to drive my car. You look awesome thank you😊

[Purposes]

Thank you for giving me hope. I was feeling so alone since my diagnosis of stage 3 lipedema a year ago. I was told the only thing that could be done for me was surgery. I was given 3 surgeons in 3 different states. I am so grateful that you are sharing your journey. You are such a blessing to me in my lipedema journey. You are extremely helpful. Much love with an abundance of blessings.❤

[TaraDodson-xx]

What a wonderful presentation. So happy to hear of your wins

[valoriequesenberry]

Thank you for this wonderfully encouraging video! I have been experimenting with the carnivore diet for going on three years, and I’m finally ready to commit. Since January, I have lost 1 inch in my thighs and upper arms, which to me is amazing even though I wasn’t doing carnivore full on. As they say in the carnivore community, you can almost sense your body recompositioning even though the scale is not showing dramatic changes at the beginning. My goals are to decrease the swelling from lipedema and to mitigate the pain from my rheumatoid arthritis, to be able to bend down and play with my granddaughter, to lose a few dress sizes to match the woman I know I am on the inside, and to be able to climb stairs without panting.

[hdevere]

You look Fabulous Rebekah. You are such an inspiration to me and hundreds of others. Thank You So Much

[madison]

Thank you for your story! Very inspirational! 🎉💕

[Donna.Walmsley]

You are such a beautiful inspiration, Rebekah, I so appreciate all of your approaches to this disease. Agreed that diet and exercise are key.
Sending good wishes for the new week.
🧚🏻‍♀️❤️🐝

[scottieconn]

Thankyou so much for sharing your journey. I've started the czsalus compression and a carbs manager keto/lowish carbs early July as a result and have lost 2kgs in a week. I've also started reading Dr Amato's book and it is so enlightening.

[Revmaggie]

I really appreciate the wisdom and experience you share with us. After wading through the latest irresponsible lipedema social media postings from Anna O’Brien (Glitter and Lazers), we really need this kind of content. Thank you so much.

[kamwatson]

Hello lovely Rebekah.. I have been following you from the beginning.. I want to say congratulations 🎊 👏 🙌 your channel has grown!! Your real and sincere and have a beautiful. aura 😊 💋.
I like you was told 18months ago that nothing you can do except maintain your current weight and only liposuction was the answer!! I was given bespoke compression and that's it.. Well I was stage 2 but now lost 2 stone weight and limb sizes are gone down.. Was UK 14/16 now 12/14.. Yes lipedema is always present but you have to be consist with self care.. Walking, vibration plate, compression, dry brushing, massage gun and dry brushing.. Above all be kind to yourself and wellbeing 😊 💋 sending hugs to all Lipedema ladies x. I don't do Keto but try to eat healthy diet. Wholemeal, fruit and vegetables and nuts etc.. One size does not fit all.. Just have to keep a food log and see how your body reacts to inflammation.. Have a fabulous week ahead 😊 💋

[Wjrk]

I realise that for several years I only spent 8-9 hours for myself including sleep.
This was my daily selfcare:
1. Sleep
2. Shower, brush teeth, brush hair, wear jeans, t-shirt, tennis shoes
3. Breakfast, lunch fast food standing
4. Dinner salad, steak.
5. Saturday laundry, quick housework.
6. yearly checup MD, Eyes

So I am thinking out loud now:

When in fact we have to consider SELFCARE as our job
and dedicate time lookong at our body in the mirror and taking our concerns to our MD until the problem is successfully taken care of.

We need to prioritize these daily selfcare activities while sharing housecare and child care and parent care with others.

We need a job to mske money

Selfcare non-negotiables
1. teeth, shower, short haircut, self pedicure/self manicure
2. Dress for health and comfort
3. Exercise/walk/run 1 hr daily
4. Make my own nonprocessed simple easy meals
5. Sleep by 10 pm

If the work schedule involves working at night, change schedule to work days, or change jobs

If the house is too cumbersome minimise content

[samsensation]

I have ms and lipedema, and lung covid in 2020. My fatigue is hell. I started 2 weeks ago after watching all of your videos to wear sz sarus compression leggings. Eating 2 meals a day trying carnivore but its hard. Small walks i can barely move. Thank you for giving me new hope😢❤

[Wjrk]

It is very helpful that you list conservative treatment methods for weight loss because for some people liposuction might be contraindicated due to other medical risks or due to certain medications, because they do not want to undergo a surgical procedure

Perhaps you could do a series of videos
1. actually preparing your meals
2. actually doing whole exercise sessions, whole walking sessions, whole running sessions,

while at the same time talking about the activity: cooking, exercising, running etc

[kzp]

Wow thanks for sharing, excellent results and great inspiration 🎉 🎉🎉