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Fighting Lipoedema surgery 4 Jamie

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https://www.thatslife.com.au/my-limbs-wouldnt-stop-growing 

https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=lipoedema%20warriors%20public%20page 

https://www.lipoedemasurgicalsolution.com/ 

Hi Folks, Thanks for stopping by to read my story. As some may be aware i have a rare and incurable disease Lipoedeam and secondary Lymphedema.

I have struggled with these conditions for over 15 years just being told by medical professionals i was fat and need to diet, exercise and starve myself.  After attempting all of those options for many many years i finally decided to keep looking for other answers, there had to more to this than just being fat because despite my best and hardest efforts no weight would move and the scary thing was I continued to put on MORE weight! This year I have finally got a diagnosis and found an amazing doctor who knows these conditions and is very passionate about helping women in Australia to fight this horrible disease. He is able to remove the diseased fat and excess fluid that my body cannot and will not get rid of on it's own. 

I am needing to have 7 surgeries in total as i am a rare case where this condition is impacting my whole body from hands to head to toes. Not only do i need medical intervention like surgery, it also requires medical resources such as medical compression's, medical pumps, medications, ongoing Manual Lymph Drainage Therapy.

This is where i am needing your help to fight and overcome this debilitating disease.   The surgeries alone will cost $80,000 and is unable to be claimed on medicare or through any health fund. If there is anyway you can help, every small bit counts whether it is sharing my story, or being about put something towards the cost of my medical expense. Each and every contribution helps in such a really big way and i thank you greatly in advance for your support and consideration. These surgeries will be life changing for me and give me a chance of having a full, happy and healthy life.  I wholeheartedly thank you and God Bless you xoxo

What is Lipoedema?

Lipoedema is a chronic condition characterised by a painful and abnormal accumulation of fat cells in the hips, thighs, buttocks, legs and sometimes arms. The legs may become swollen, bruise easily, feel tender and uncomfortable. The diseased fat cannot be reduced by diet or exercise. Many women have this disease and grow increasingly frustrated by not understanding why their bodies are changing, and often receive a misdiagnosis of obesity. 

There are 5 stages of Lipoedema with the condition often worsening as the patient progresses through the stages.  The rate of progression is different for each patient, with the most severe cases leading to further complications including reduced mobility, lymphoedema due to scarring of the lymphatics due to the inflammatory nature of the lipoedema tissue; as well as depression, anxiety, body dysmorphia or eating disorders. Lipoedema sufferers receive little or no government support with the condition not currently being recognised by Medicare.




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Jamie Green
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Yarrabilba QLD

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