Feeling Good Again After Lipedema Surgery | Patient Shares Her Story

In this episode of Patient Stories, Dr. Elston sits down with his former patient Shannon to discuss how lipedema surgery enabled her to truly feel good again. Listen in to hear Shannon tell her story! 0:00 - Introduction 0:50 - How did you discover that you had lipedema? 3:09 - Did you consult with other surgeons besides the Elston Clinic? 3:33 - Do hormones cause lipedema flare-ups? 5:09 - Can you have lipedema even with low body fat? 6:40 - How has lipedema affected your daily life? 8:32 - What is recovery like after lipedema surgery? 9:36 - What kinds of alternative treatment did you try before lipedema surgery? 11:28 - How soon after lipedema surgery did you notice a difference? 14:37 - Does lipedema surgery help with brain fog and sleep? 15:40 - Are you able to wear certain clothes comfortably after lipedema surgery? 17:15 - Why did you choose the Elston Clinic over other surgeons? 18:27 - What would you say to people on the fence about getting lipedema surgery? 20:43 - When is the right time to have lipedema surgery? 21:14 - Is it normal to have apprehension about lipedema surgery? 22:03 - Is awake surgery a good option for lipedema patients? 25:29 - Closing Thoughts Lipedema causes painful and heavy feeling fat to accumulate in the arms and legs as well as the trunk. Liposuction is the best known long term therapy for lipedema patients. Learn more about how we treat lipedema and our prices for self pay patients HERE: https://elston.clinic/liposuction-for... Learn about the various benefits of liposuction surgery for those suffering from lipedema, and hear from a Plastic Surgeon who performs nearly 100 lipedema surgeries each year by watching our more comprehensive video HERE:    • Liposuction for Lipedema, A Life-Changing ...   🤳 Virtual Consultations We perform 15 minute virtual consultations with Dr. Elston for lipedema patients to evaluate whether or not we will be a good fit and also to help you with getting your lipedema liposuction surgery. ☎️Call us today at 253-525-4100 to schedule a consult or visit our website at https://elston.clinic/contact and fill out the consultation form. 📺Subscribe to our channel: @the_elston_clinic 📍Location: 5801 Soundview Dr, Ste 201, Gig Harbor, WA 98335 🌐Website: https://elston.clinic/ Instagram: @the_elston_clinic Products We Recommend: Arm Compression: https://amzn.to/3yiOf1r Thigh and Leg Compression: https://amzn.to/3KmRAQ5 Tummy Board After Abdomen Lipo: https://amzn.to/3WIgKQd Super Soft Black Sweatpants to Hide Leaking Fluid: https://amzn.to/3WHS7mN Washable Bed Pads for Tumescent Drainage: https://amzn.to/3UFv6OY Extra Long Ace Bandages for Legs/Thighs: https://amzn.to/3QNNaoN Easy to Apply Silicone Scar Gel: https://amzn.to/3wslOOe #lipedema #lipedemaawareness #lipedemasurgery #lipoedema #liposuctionforlipedema #lipedemawarrior