Stronger than Lipedema5 Okt 2025

Unveiling Strength: Stefanie's Path through Lipedema

In this episode of Stronger Than Lipedema, hosts Cindy and Kristy welcome Stefanie, who shares her personal journey with lipedema.

From her initial challenges in identifying the condition to undergoing transformative surgery.

Stefanie reveals the emotional and physical hurdles she faced. She discusses her fitness background, the process of getting diagnosed, and her experience with lipedema surgery at the Roxbury Institute.

The episode also covers the importance of self-advocacy, the emotional impact of lipedema, and practical advice for those navigating this condition.

Stefanie's story is a testament to resilience and the importance of finding supportive medical care.00:00 Introduction to Stronger Than Lipedema00:55 Meet Miss Stef: A Journey Begins01:58 Stef's Fitness Journey and Early Signs03:25 Struggles and Realizations11:53 The Diagnosis Journey16:56 Surgery and Recovery Experiences26:59 Planning the Next Surgery27:13 Doctor's Personal Touch27:51 The Importance of Proper Wrapping28:59 Post-Surgery Compression and Recovery35:07 Returning to the Gym42:58 Future Surgery Plans and Support48:18 Advice for the Lipedema Community49:43 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Website is below Kristy Dellacroce, MS,OTR/L, MLD-C

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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lipedema Advocate 856-297-7437

Cindy contact information

⁠FB:⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/withcindyhowell⁠⁠⁠

Private FB Group:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/7021999704562921⁠⁠⁠⁠

IG:⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/lipedema_withcindyhowell/⁠

Cindy Howell RN PHC MPCH

Website:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠www.withcindyhowell.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

Lipedema advocate: 860-550-1161

Top 5 Foods to Avoid for Managing Lipedema! Link:⁠ https://withcindyhowell.com/checklist/⁠

Free surgery course: ⁠⁠https://l.bttr.to/6cATB⁠

Stef's IG https://www.instagram.com/stef_your_game_up/

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