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    The Rodeo from Pandere Shoes Review

    July 28, 2020 / No Comments

    Pandere Shoes was created by a #lymphedemawarrior who knows first hand the struggles of finding shoes that fit and have support. I've been following the Pandere IG almost from the moment I started my own IG. I think they are doing great things and I was very excited to try a pair of their shoes. 

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    Cara (@PaleGingerPear)
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    Lymph Care Tools

    July 20, 2020 / No Comments

    've been asked a lot lately what are some of the tools I use to manage my Lipolymphedema. So I thought I'd share how I keep my lymph care tools right next to my bed for easy access. I know I need to use them daily but I also know me, if its a struggle I won't stick with it.

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    Cara (@PaleGingerPear)

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I’ve tried #grayfoam and #rubbershelfliner under I’ve tried #grayfoam and #rubbershelfliner under my #gifted @medi.usa #circaidreductionkit to keep them up but neither worked well enough (for me) as I walked. Specially on my left leg as my #lipedemasaddlebag pushes it down. So yesterday I went to @walmart and grabbed a pair of men’s suspenders. 😂 I felt that I need something from the top holding them up instead of something trying to slow down the fall. I clip the back part of the suspenders on the open wraps. Then I pull the suspenders up and over my shoulders and clip them to my shirt as I get the wraps in place. Once I get the left wrap in place I pull the right strap over my right hip across to the left wrap and clip it on. Then I repeat with the right. I feel criss crossing the straps keep them from just popping down off my hips the moment I sit down. So far it seems to be working pretty well. It does need adjusted from time to time as it gets loose but it’s not instantly falling down. The suspenders don’t hurt on the back of the thighs as I sit.. I barely notice I have them on. #lipedemareductionsurgery on thighs by @drjaimeschwartz of @totallipedemacare on 10/1/20 #mediusa #mediifeelbetter #lipedema #lymphedema #lipedemawarrior #lipedemafighter #lipedemaawareness #lymphedemaawareness #lippy #lippylegs #lipedemalegs #lymphedemalegs #lipedemareductionsurgery #compressionstockings #iamnotmylegs #compression #lipedemapain #lipedemareduction #lipedemaremoval #lipedemawontwin #takingbackcontrol
I’m still trying to figure out the magic trick t I’m still trying to figure out the magic trick to keep my @medi.usa #circaidreductionkit stay up as I walk around but I did managed to get it in place and then climb into bed last night. I was so excited when I stood up this morning and then just fell off due to the swelling being down! My left thigh was already so much softer and the big bulge by my knee had gone down a lot. I’m really happy with the results in less than 24 hours. I can’t wait to see how it continues over the next week or two. I see my #lanacerified PT Megan on Monday to have her check on how they are working and take measurements. #lipedemareductionsurgery on thighs by @drjaimeschwartz of @totallipedemacare on 10/1/20 #mediusa #mediifeelbetter #lipedema #lymphedema #lipedemawarrior #lipedemafighter #lipedemaawareness #lymphedemaawareness #lippy #lippylegs #lipedemalegs #lymphedemalegs #lipedemareductionsurgery #compressionstockings #iamnotmylegs #compression #lipedemapain #lipedemareduction #lipedemaremoval #lipedemawontwin #takingbackcontrol
My newest pair of armor in my fight against #lipol My newest pair of armor in my fight against #lipolymphedema ... #gifted @medi.usa #circaidreductionkit to break up the #fibrous and #postopswelling out of my thighs. After talking with my PT Megan and Allie (a medi rep) we all decided that this should be easier than the more traditional #lymphedemawrapping I can’t take the time from work for the PT appointments 3 times a week. I was also really worried that with how my one drain spot was still leaking that I’d soak through the traditional wrapping. With the #circaids I can undo them to change out the gauze pad on the teeny tiny wound I still have. I can’t wait to see how the swelling in my left leg responds. 🤞🏻 #mediusa #mediifeelbetter #lipedema #lymphedema #lipedemawarrior #lipedemafighter #lipedemaawareness #lymphedemaawareness #lippy #lippylegs #lipedemalegs #lymphedemalegs #lipedemareductionsurgery #compressionstockings #iamnotmylegs #compression #lipedemapain #lipedemareduction #lipedemaremoval #lipedemawontwin #takingbackcontrol
It’s weird to see these pants loose in the thigh It’s weird to see these pants loose in the thighs. It’s weird to see myself against my previous outline. I look tiny(ish) but I don’t feel it. It’s weird to be able to completely tie my shoes all the way up. Hell it was weird being able to easily bend over to tie them flat in the floor without thighs being in the way. I don’t feel like myself yet at the same time I feel like nothing has changed. It all just feels weird 🤷🏼‍♀️ #mentalstruggleatbodychanges #lipedemareductionismentallyechausting #sograteful #iknowimlucky but it doesn’t change that it can be a lot at times. #lipedema #lymphedema #lipedemafighter #lipedemasurgery
The swelling in my left leg has finally eased up! The swelling in my left leg has finally eased up! It actually looked kinda empty yesterday morning. And of course GiGi had to photobomb ... she is an expert at it! Working from home has had me completely slacking in making any type of effort with my appearance. I’m excited for a photo shoot tomorrow. It’s gonna be Christmas themed which is like my favorite. But it’s gonna have a twist! I’m hoping the shoot plus decorticating my house this week gets me out of my funk. #struggling #strugglingmentally #strugglingatlife #gottadoitonmyown #myheartmissesyou #lymphedema #lipedema #lipedemareductionsurgery #postop #postopswelling
Ladies you are worthy of love and to be desired at Ladies you are worthy of love and to be desired at any size or any stage of this condition. I know this condition can take so much from us but there is no reason it should take away a love life. As Lipedema progresses it might lead to having to change up how you viewed yourself or sex or positions but it doesn’t need to be a death sentence to that part of your life. Know that you are not alone in the self doubt or the concerns. We’ve all been there. I struggle as my body has drastically been changing in my surgery journey. I’m use to guys wanting me for my hips. And as IG has told me “I took away the best part”. So now I struggle with “will I be wanted as I’m smaller?” Know that the right person will find YOU lovable and want to support you on your Lipedema journey. Check out pt 1 and 2 of “Lip Service: Lipedema and getting laid” on my IGTV where I talk with the amazing @thickthighs.positivevibes and we answer questions followers had submitted. #lipedema #lymphedema #lipolymphedema #lipoedeme #lipoedema #lipedemaandlove #lipedemaandgettinglaid #lipedemaandsex #lipedemasextalk #plussizelovelife #plussizesex #selflove #selfacceptance
Sometimes people just pop into your life randomly Sometimes people just pop into your life randomly and end up being amazing. Kelly O’ is one of those people. She spotted @sandrachilep taking pictures of me back in July and was sweet enough to stop and chat with us. (Swipe to see) She has since checked in with me from time and has been a support of my journey. This morning the boy and I went out to @kellyosdinerpgh for the best breakfast we’ve ever had. And I’m not just saying that. The boy said it’s his favorite place now and we have to go at least once a month. She’s been on #dinersdriveinsanddives so we clearly aren’t the only ones that think her food is amazing. It’s always great one a visit with someone recharges your soul.
My @lipoelastic #compressionleggings have helped m My @lipoelastic #compressionleggings have helped me keep my sanity during recovery this surgery. I personally can’t stand the super thin pantyhose type compression so I was grateful to be able to use my Lipoelastics from right after surgery. I wore my original Capri and biker short style Lipoelastics at first as Dr Jaime wanted me in some lighter compression to watch with bruising issues I have. And then just recently Ive gotten the swelling down and the tenderness in my left thigh to ease up that I’ve been able to switch over to the smaller #lipoelastictbflg style leggings. Having my legs in better fitting compression has helped so much more with not only the swelling but the Lipedema pain that is still in the back of my legs. It has also helped me to see how my thighs have gone down. I can not recommend this brand enough. They truly care about as Lipedema women. They show it in the quality of their products to the awareness they raise to their quality of costumer service. 💕 They have supplied me with a 10% off code PALEGINGERPEAR for my followers if you decide to try them out. #gifted #ad #lipolymphedema #lipedemawarrior #lipedemafighter #lipedemaawareness #lymphedemaawareness #lippy #lippylady #lippyladies #lippylegs #lipedemalegs #lymphedemalegs #iamnotmylegs #lipedemapain #lipedemareduction #lipedemaremoval #postopgarments
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My sweet friend @theheftyhideaway sent me what mig My sweet friend @theheftyhideaway sent me what might be the most perfect package ever! Nicole got me 3 pairs of #ursula earrings from @femmedebloom They are amazing! Cute little button one of her face, glittery foam of the shell and purple acrylic silhouette dangling from a tiny gold shell. I can’t wait to be able to pair them with different outfits. Thanks again Nicole I love them!! #earrings #ursulaearrings #femmedebloom #femmedebloomearrings #ihavethebestfriends #yinzshouldbejealous #littlemermaid #littlemermaidearrings #disneyearrings
One month post op thighs. My thighs finally don’t feel like to giant cement blocks attached to my body. Which makes it easier to move and sleep. Swelling has reduced a bit but I still definitely swollen. The one drain spot on my left thigh is still leaking. It’s slowing down and closing up more and more. I’ve been able to scale down to a gauze pad taped over instead of multiple gauze pads and an ADP pad over it. Perks: my tattoo is even easier to see and is so vivid. I look down and don’t see thighs sticking out from under my stomach. And best of all the Lipedema pain and heaviness in my thighs is completely gone. 😁 #lymphedema #lipolymphedema #lipedemawarrior #lipedemafighter #lipedemaawareness #lymphedemaawareness #lippylegs #lipedemalegs #lymphedemalegs #lipedemareductionsurgery #compressionstockings #iamnotmylegs #compression #lipedemapain #lipedemareduction #lipedemaremoval #lipedemawontwin #takingbackcontrol #manuallipedemaextraction #lipedemathighs #lipedemathighliposuction #postop #postoprecovery #postopexhaustion #postopliposuction #postoplipo #thightattoo #muppetthightattoo #muppetthighpiece
Sugar and spice and everything nice... with some s Sugar and spice and everything nice... with some sarcasm is what this ginger is made of Repurposed my cowardly lion leggings and sweater from last Halloween.. swipe to see the difference in how it fits! #palegingerbreadpear #gingerbreadgirl #gingerbeardcookie #halloween #halloweencostume #halloweendiycostume #repurposedcostume #lipedema #lipolymphedema #lipedemaroundtable
Time has been crazy in 2020. It feels like my seco Time has been crazy in 2020. It feels like my second surgery was just yesterday but nope it’s been 150 days. Tackling the saddlebags was such a great decision. Reducing them has made little things in life so much easier. I’ve noticed that I haven’t banged my hips off something since the surgery. It use to be a daily thing. I can get in and out of my car easier. I can fit in the bathtub. And best of all I haven’t had the throbbing pain in my hips that would keep me up at night. I can lay on my hips now without it hurting as well. Second surgery was on 5/27/2020 by @drjaimeschwartz of @totallipedemacare #lipedemasaddlebags #lipedemareductionsurgery #lymphedema #lipolymphedema #lipedemawarrior #lipedemafighter #lipedemaawareness #lymphedemaawareness #lippy #lippylady #lippylegs #lipedemalegs #lymphedemalegs #iamnotmylegs #lipedemapain #lipedemareduction #lipedemaremoval #manuallipedemaextraction #lipedematoo #lipedemathriver #drjaimesschwartz #drjaimeschwartztlc
#postopweek3... how has it been 3 weeks already? S #postopweek3... how has it been 3 weeks already? Some days it feels like it was just yesterday and other days it feels like forever ago. Left leg is starting to feel more normal. The color is getting more pale and less pink 😂The top drain spot on the left leg is almost completely healed. I have white gauze over it just to keep it dry from the belly hang. The drain spot mid left thigh is still leaking a bit but the hole is closing more and more each day. The swelling and tightness behind the knees is easing up which makes moving and putting on compression so much easier. It’s weird cause at times it’s hard to see that there is such a difference and then I see a side view of my left leg. 🤯 The big Lipedema dent is so different. What’s annoying is how I’m kinda waddling still due to the swelling which is causing the upper thighs to rub together 😩 The Muppets look amazing for having 2 drain spots and 6 other incision spots. #lymphedema #lipolymphedema #lipedemawarrior #lipedemafighter #lipedemaawareness #lymphedemaawareness #lippylegs #lipedemalegs #lymphedemalegs #lipedemareductionsurgery #compressionstockings #iamnotmylegs #compression #lipedemapain #lipedemareduction #lipedemaremoval #lipedemawontwin #takingbackcontrol #manuallipedemaextraction #lipedemathighs #lipedemathighliposuction #postop #postoprecovery #postopexhaustion #postopliposuction #postoplipo #thightattoo #muppetthightattoo #muppetthighpiece
I can’t even express how amazing it is to finall I can’t even express how amazing it is to finally have a doctor and his staff that cares. As I mentioned in yesterday’s post I made an early Sunday morning ER trip to have my leg checked as a safety precaution. It was early my time which means 3 hours earlier LA time. Not only did Jary respond to me super quick but she made sure @drjaimeschwartz saw the photos of my leg and put him in touch with the ER doc. Neither one of them had to answer me on a Sunday morning. I could have been told “You’re at the ER they can physically check you out, we can’t at a distance.” But instead they took the time to talk to the local doctor and come up with a game plan. Then later in the day Jenna checked on me and today Nicole checked on me. I just adore them all and it’s such a refreshing change to be heard by a doctor. Dr Jaime, Jary, Jenna, Nicole & Courtney and everyone at @totallipedemacare I miss all of you so much. 💜 Ps. Courtney how do we not have a selfie together? #caringdoctor #lymphedema #lipolymphedema #lipedemawarrior #lipedemafighter #lipedemaawareness #lymphedemaawareness #lippy #lippylady #lippylegs #lipedemalegs #lymphedemalegs #lipedemareductionsurgery #compressionstockings #iamnotmylegs #compression #lipedemapain #lipedemareduction #lipedemaremoval #lipedemawontwin #takingbackcontrol #manuallipedemaextraction #lipedemathighs #lipedemathighliposuction #postop #postoprecovery #postopexhaustion #postopliposuction #postoplipo
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