13 Weeks Post-Op: Cindy's Lipedema Surgery Journey with Dr. Hagopian

 13 Weeks Post-Op: Cindy's Lipedema Surgery Journey with Dr. HagopianIn today's episode, Kristy interviews Cindy about her experiences at 13 weeks post-op from her lipedema surgery with Dr. Hagopian, located in Atlanta, Georgia. Cindy shares her pre-op consultation process, the surgery, and her recovery journey. She discusses the necessity of in-person consultations, the pre-op preparation, and the importance of compression garments post-surgery. Cindy also talks about the decision to fly versus drive for surgery and the challenges of post-surgical swelling. Additionally, Cindy highlights the benefits of staying at a specialized recovery house and how it alleviated some post-op care burdens. The episode wraps up with insights on continuing conservative measures like anti-inflammatory diets and the necessity of self-advocacy for those struggling with lipedema.00:00 Introduction and Overview01:30 Details of the Surgery02:06 Pre-Op Preparations04:57 Travel and Post-Op Experience10:10 Insurance and Scheduling14:49 Recovery and Compression24:34 Surgical Techniques and Personal Experiences33:30 Navigating Post-Surgery Challenges34:43 Bruising and Unexpected Recovery Experiences36:06 Compression Garments: Tips and Tricks38:42 Finding Support and Resources41:32 Choosing the Right Surgeon46:39 Mental and Physical Preparation for Surgery52:19 Post-Surgery Realities and Expectations01:04:13 Advocating for Yourself in the Medical SystemFollow us on Social media!!!Kristy's Contact information:IG⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/dellalunawellness/FB Group⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1F3pseJKUd/?mibextid=wwXIfr⁠⁠⁠Website is below  Kristy Dellacroce,MS,OTR/L, MLD-CSunrise Healing, LLC⁠ ⁠⁠sunrisehealingaz.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lipedema Advocate 856-297-7437Cindy contact information⁠FB:⁠ https://www.facebook.com/withcindyhowell⁠⁠Private FB Group:⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/7021999704562921⁠⁠⁠IG:⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/withcindyhowell/⁠⁠⁠Cindy Howell RN PHC MPCHWebsite:⁠ ⁠⁠www.withcindyhowell.com⁠⁠⁠Lipedema advocate: 860-550-1161Top 5 Foods to Avoid for Managing Lipedema! Click there Link: https://withcindyhowell.com/checklist/Free surgery course: ⁠https://l.bttr.to/6cATB