Lauren Patterson’s Journey with Lipedema and Autoimmune Discovery

Lauren Patterson’s Journey with Lipedema and Autoimmune DiscoveryIn this episode of Stronger Than Lipedema, hosts Cindy and Kristy welcome Lauren Patterson to discuss her experiences with lipedema and the discovery of her autoimmune conditions. Lauren provides a comprehensive account of her journey, detailing the initial detection of symptoms, multiple surgeries, complications, and eventual diagnosis of aseptic abscess syndrome. Despite the challenges and setbacks, Lauren's story is one of resilience and advocacy, underscoring the importance of self-advocacy and medical support in managing lipedema. This episode also highlights the emotional and physical impact of the condition and the transformative potential of surgery, despite the inherent risks.00:00 Welcome to Stronger Than Lipedema00:57 Lauren Patterson's Lipedema Journey Begins01:39 Diagnosis and Initial Reactions03:25 Exploring Treatment Options04:34 The Rollercoaster of Lipedema Surgery12:53 Facing Post-Surgery Complications18:41 The Emotional and Physical Toll24:32 Deciding to Try Again34:42 Post-Surgery Inflammation and Autoimmune Symptoms36:45 Navigating Multiple Surgeries and Complications41:03 Third Surgery and Insurance Challenges44:19 Discovering Aseptic Abscess Syndrome48:43 Steroid Treatment and Recovery59:13 Sharing Personal Stories and Advocacy01:09:13 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsFollow 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 Dellalunawellness.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lipedema Advocate 856-297-7437Cindy contact information⁠FB:⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/withcindyhowell⁠⁠⁠Private FB Group:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/7021999704562921⁠⁠⁠⁠IG:⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/lipedema_withcindyhowell/⁠Cindy Howell RN PHC MPCHWebsite:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠www.withcindyhowell.com⁠⁠⁠⁠Lipedema advocate: 860-550-1161Top 5 Foods to Avoid for Managing Lipedema! Link:⁠ https://withcindyhowell.com/checklist/⁠Free surgery course: ⁠⁠https://l.bttr.to/6cATB⁠