In this episode of Lipedema Stories, hosts Janine and Lisa welcome their friend Diana to share her path to a formal lipedema diagnosis after years of unexplained leg and back pain, heavy ankles, and frustrating weight changes.

They discuss recent research linking Ehlers-Danlos and lipedema, Diana’s daily walking routine that helps with pain, the limits of conservative care, insurance barriers, and her multi-stage surgical plan to regain mobility. The conversation also touches on family genetics, body image, and emotional resilience.