Ep 74 ~ Lipoedema Warrior Michele Jai and travelling overseas for surgery

In this episode of the Lipoedema Podcast, hosts Shell and Tiana engage with Michele Jai, who shares her personal journey with lipoedema. Michele discusses her late diagnosis, the struggles she faced with weight management, and the emotional challenges that accompany the condition. The conversation explores various management strategies, including the benefits of water therapy and the importance of mental health support. Michele also shares her plans for surgery and the search for the right medical support, emphasizing the need for compassion and understanding in the healthcare system.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Lipedema Awareness01:54 Personal Journey to Diagnosis04:11 Understanding Symptoms and Struggles07:36 Managing Lipedema: Strategies and Support12:41 Mental Health and Emotional Challenges15:29 Surgical Options and Considerations19:36 Preparing for Surgery and Future PlansPowered by https://www.elegancecare.com.au/Hosts on InstagramShelley ⁠https://www.instagram.com/all_things_lipoedema⁠Tiana⁠https://www.instagram.com/me_and_my_lipoedema⁠The Lipoedema PodcastInstagram⁠https://www.instagram.com/the_lipoedema_podcast/⁠Facebook⁠https://www.facebook.com/thelipoedemapodcast⁠YouTube⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thelipoedemapodcast⁠Spotify ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/⁠thelipoedemapodcast