If the January 2025 Lipedema Patient Roundtable is any indication, it’s going to be a very good year.
Dr. Thomas Wright, Medical Director of Laser Lipo and Vein Center, joined the panel to discuss everything from why BMI is inadequate when diagnosing obesity to when surgery for lipedema is optimal and advances in research towards a blood test for lipedema. He deftly and graciously answered many questions from the audience.
Where to inject GLP-1 medications? While the medical professionals in attendance didn’t have a preference, the anecdotal information from panelists indicated that the thigh seems to be more effective. Dr. Wright countered that this could be because of more fibrous tissue but he also noted that the angle of the needle and how it penetrates can greatly impact efficacy.
Dr. Wright, Pattie Cornute, and Cara Cruz are all confirmed to speak at the upcoming Fat Disorders Resource Society Conference in Atlanta. This annual gathering features the most current information and research on lipedema, Dercum’s disease, and Madelung’s disease, with inspiring and informative talks by patients. The 10th Anniversary of the Lipedema Triathlon and Pattie’s catchphrase “All or Something” will be her focus, while the team of Cara and her fiancé Levi will discuss how having support reduces stress and that having help is something everyone should benefit from – whether a partner, friend, or caregiver.
Siouxie Boshoff discussed tricks and tips to reduce inflammation and the magical role of soluble fiber. Cara also updated us about how removing sugar from her diet has had profoundly positive results. Linda Anne Kahn shared that castor oil packs are also effective.
We learned that Jenny Beaujean has lost over 100 pounds and inquiring minds wanted to know: “How?” Interestingly, her diet of fruits and vegetables was creating inflammation and stress in her body. Eliminating the trigger foods made all the difference for Jenny, another example of how every body is different and that what may work for one person may not for another.
Closing encouragement included another “drop the mic” moment from Angelique Charles: “It’s OK to start again.”
A special thank-you to this month’s panel and moderator:
- Jenny Beaujean (@Jenny_beaujean)
- Siouxie Boshoff (@lipedema.living)
- Angelique Charles (@TheLippyButterfly)
- Pattie Cornute (@LipedemaFitness)
- Cara Cruz (@PaleGingerPear)
- Linda Anne Kahn (@lindaannekahn)
- Brenda Viola (@BrendaViola_ViciCommunications)
- Dr. Thomas Wright (@lipedemasurgicalsolutions)
Lympha Press supports the lipedema community with these monthly Roundtables and offers a variety of pneumatic compression pumps and garments to help you manage your condition. Visit www.lymphapress.com for more information.
This Roundtable was originally recorded live on January 15, 2025, and has been edited for time. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Lympha Press.