Sarah Bramblette will be featured on The Doctors TV show focusing on lipedema Tuesday October 14. See Sarah’s BLOG http://born2lbfat.com/ and this article WHAT IS LIPEDEMA? http://www.thedoctorstv.com/articles/2760-what-is-lipedema Video available: http://www.thedoctorstv.com/videos/lymphedema-treatment-act
Diseases make losing weight tough There is more information available about lipedema these days. Signs of progress in raising awareness. “One of the most misunderstood and unknown diseases, lipedema can strike thin and obese individuals alike. Generally, no amount of diet or exercise can prevent it from occurring.” http://www.observer-reporter.com/article/20140724/LIFESTYLES/140729741#.U9i_Yxb6nN6
“Regardless of what they do, some women can’t lose weight — and it’s not their fault. It’s often a disease called lipedema, and now a Southern California doctor has come up with a unique treatment that can help these women lose the weight. Dr. Bruce Hensel reports for the NBC4…
HumanMed is the company in Germany that produces the medical equipment used in WAL lymph sparing liposuction for lipedema (Water assisted jet liposuction). In their recent newsletter, they featured the event held in Frankfurt Germany, and the beginning of surgical procedures by at Mt Sinai Beth Israel in NYC this…
Lipedema was first named in 1940 at the Mayo clinic by 2 physicians, Allen and Hines. Nothing, and I mean nothing has been done in the US towards recognizing or looking for answers for this disorder. After 70+ years, it’s finally receiving notice, that will lead to solutions and treatment….
Filmed two different surgeries, plus interviewed several specialists and lipoedema patients. Germany has several of the most experienced and knowedgeable surgeons in this area. Excited about making documentary.