Lipedema heroine reaches the summit of symptom freedom – Katrin

Diagnosed for:

20 years

Stage / Type:

Stage 1, Type 2

Treatment:

Liposuction

Areas:

Legs

Number of procedures:

1 surgery

Volume removed:

7 liters of fat

Additional measures:

None

Current activity:

Low-carb diet, elliptical trainer, hiking

My name is Katrin and I am 39 years old.
I received my diagnosis 20 years ago, and especially on the way up to surgery I was burdened by constant pain in my legs. At times I felt very limited and no longer able to perform. My metabolism was at rock bottom and my weight kept going up. I had lost control over my body, which also affected me psychologically.

This was me and my stage 1, type 2 lipedema:

Areas may also be listed that, according to the AWMF S1 guideline from 2015, are classified as non-lipedema areas.

As conservative therapy, I wore compression stockings every day at work. I rarely received prescriptions for lymphatic drainage.

Then I came to LIPOCURA® and everything changed!
I chose LIPOCURA® because I had a good gut feeling right from the start. In 2021, I attended an information event by LIPOCURA®, and from then on I couldn’t stop thinking about having surgery. The overall concept ultimately convinced me. I always felt perfectly cared for there.

I wanted to say goodbye to my lipedema because I finally wanted to become the person I am… pain-free, confident, and full of new energy.

This is me today:

Between then and now there are:

1 operation of the entire legs and 7 liters of fat removed
I did not have any skin tightening
Today I eat very healthily, mostly low carb, and I exercise every day (cross trainer, hiking).

Before the surgery, my biggest anxiety was the fear of pain afterwards and whether it would really be worth it. I doubted whether I had made the right decision.

My absolute essentials in the clinic bag were my phone :), muesli bars, loose sweatpants, and my slides. Looking back, nothing else was really important for me. You get the most important things on site anyway.

On my lipedema journey, I am especially grateful to the entire LIPOCURA® team. I have never felt so understood and supported with my diagnosis.

To everyone who is still unsure about the decision to have surgery, I want to say that it is definitely worth taking this path. I enjoy my life and am finally pain-free.

Through consistent dietary changes with a predominantly low-carb diet and exercise, I managed to lose 15 kg before surgery. By now, it’s 21 kg. My metabolism has reset, and I have become more efficient and active.

Do you have questions for me? You can find me on Instagram at:
katy_simplyhealthy

Note: It is important to mention that our patients’ testimonials do not describe cosmetic procedures, but refer to medically necessary interventions to treat lipedema in various stages.