This week we are talking with Lisa, a stage 1 patient who has had several lipedema removal surgeries over the years. She talks about her journey with lipedema, surgery, feeling at times invalidated because she is stage 1, and how GLP-1s have been a game changer. You can find more with Lisa at her Instagram @lipedema_liaison Thank you, as always, to our sponsors: Lipoelastic, AIROS Medical, and Marena. For more information on Lipoelastic, go to ⁠www.lipoelasticshop.com⁠ and their Instagram @lipoelastic_usa For 10% off your purchase in the UK or US, enter the code LIPPYMAMAS For more information on the pneumatic compression devices from AIROS Medical, visit ⁠www.airosmedical.com/lipedemamamas⁠ If you'd like to try out Marena compression garments, visit marena.com and enter the code LIPEDEMAMAMAS20 for a discount! New to the lipedema world? At a loss for what to do? Not sure how to start managing this disease conservatively? Check out ⁠www.lipedemacourses.com⁠ You can find Shawn on Instagram at @the_lipedema_mama You can find Ashley on Instagram at @the_lippy_lady Enjoying our podcast? Please leave a 5-star review and comment!