Stronger than Lipedema

Shaking off the Shame of Lipedema with Kasey Potts


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Shaking off the Shame of Lipedema with Kasey Potts with Kasey Potts

Kasey Potts, a busy mom and lipedema advocate who has undergone multiple surgeries for her condition.

Kasey shares her personal journey, from early signs and misdiagnoses to finding specialist Dr. Emily Iker for a proper diagnosis.

She discusses the impact of surgeries, insurance challenges, and the emotional toll of living with lipedema.

Highlighting the importance of a supportive team, realistic surgery expectations, and ongoing mental health support, this episode offers valuable insights and advice for anyone affected by lipedema.00:00 Introduction to Stronger Than Lipedema00:55 Meet Kasey Potts: A Journey with Lipedema01:36 Kasey's Diagnosis and Initial Struggles02:51 Discovering Lipedema and Seeking Treatment07:02 Navigating Conservative Treatments08:37 Insurance Battles and Surgical Decisions14:59 Surgical Experiences and Disappointments17:23 Post-Surgery Reflections and Moving Forward25:25 Unexpected Surgery Outcomes26:15 Reflecting on Surgeon Choices28:20 Consulting a New Surgeon29:49 Preparing for a Third Surgery32:49 Emotional and Mental Health Challenges48:54 Advice for the Lipedema Community51:26 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Kasey Potts

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Kristy's Contact information:

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

FB Group⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1F3pseJKUd/?mibextid=wwXIfr⁠⁠⁠⁠

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

Sunrise Healing, LLC⁠⁠ Dellalunawellness.com

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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/⁠

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Stronger than LipedemaBy Cindy Howell & Kristy Dellacroce