Living Well with Lipedema Surgery Simplified

Welcome to Living Well with Lipedema – Surgery Simplified. In this inspiring episode, your host, Michelle Jaqua, shares her personal journey of discovering lipedema and overcoming the overwhelming health challenges it brought into her life. From navigating the struggles of perimenopause to searching for a diagnosis, Michelle faced countless obstacles but never gave up. Her determination led to answers, support, and ultimately, life-changing liposuction surgery that restored her mobility and improved her quality of life. Join us for a heartfelt conversation filled with honesty, resilience, and hope—perfect for anyone facing similar battles. Let’s dive in.

Welcome to Living Well with Lipedema – Surgery Simplified. In this heartfelt episode, your host, Catherine, shares her deeply personal journey with lipedema. From years of misdiagnosis to the challenges of navigating complex surgeries, Catherine opens up about the struggles she faced and the lessons she learned along the way. Hear how she found hope, sought solutions, and turned her experiences into a source of empowerment for others. Whether you’re living with lipedema or supporting someone who is, this episode offers inspiration, practical insights, and a reminder that you’re not alone. Let’s dive in together.

Welcome to Living Well with Lipedema – Surgery Simplified! In this first episode, your hosts, Catherine Seo, PhD, founder of Lipedema Simplified, and Michelle Jaqua, RN, CCM, bring their combined expertise and compassion to guide you through the complexities of lipedema and the journey toward living well.
Whether you’re newly diagnosed, considering surgery, or already navigating your lipedema journey, this podcast simplifies the process and provides the guidance you need. Catherine and Michelle share how each episode will cover vital topics, including surgery preparation, recovery, insurance navigation, and managing the emotional impact of lipedema.
With expert insights, real-life stories, and actionable advice, this podcast offers a holistic approach to understanding and managing lipedema surgery. Together, Catherine and Michelle are here to support you every step of the way.
Take the first step toward empowerment and clarity in your lipedema journey. Tune in and discover how to live well with lipedema, surgery simplified.

After being diagnosed with lipo-lymphedema, Nobuhle Williams' doctor recommended an anti-inflammatory diet and suggested keto as a potential path to success. Initially skeptical, she struggled with the belief that saturated fat was harmful. It took a few months of learning about the carb-heavy nature of many foods and the importance of fat in a healthy diet for her to embrace keto. Now, she has lost 90 lbs. without sacrificing muscle mass. This transformation has not only improved her physical health but also reshaped their perspective—there's no going back to the pain, swelling, and cravings they once experienced.

In this episode, Mende Staggs shares the transformative health benefits she has experienced through a ketogenic way of eating. Mende’s keto journey began in August 2016 after hearing the first Keto for Lipedema webinar. Struggling with a lifetime of unsuccessful diets and a recent lipedema diagnosis, she was skeptical about the impact changing her eating habits could have on her life—but was delighted to discover how wrong she was. Living on a small farm in rural Missouri, Mende runs her own bakery and catering business and is passionate about helping others find success on their keto journey.