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30. MY UPDATE: The Lipedema Op: The Invisible Illness You Weren’t Supposed to Notice
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If you’ve already heard MY UPDATE: What Happens When You Lose the Meds That Helped You Survive, you know Part 1 ended on the decision to have lipedema surgery after years of chronic pain, medical dismissal, and the sudden loss of ADHD medication.
This is what happened next.
In this follow-up episode, Jane takes you behind the curtain of the surgery itself — the reality of navigating a system that still sidelines women’s pain, the complications that no one warns you about, and the rare heart condition that made recovery far more complex than expected. From confronting family history to managing without ADHD meds during the most physically demanding season of her life, Jane shares the messy truth of advocating for your health when the system isn’t built for you.
It’s raw, unfiltered, and painfully familiar for anyone who’s ever been left to fight for care they shouldn’t have to beg for.
✨ IN THIS EPISODE:
- What surgery for lipedema is actually like — and what recovery demands of your body
- The rare heart finding that changed everything mid-recovery
- The emotional toll of being unsupported in hospital
- The overlap between lipedema, neurodivergence, and chronic illness
- How losing ADHD medication in the middle of recovery amplified every challenge
- Why women’s health advocacy has to start with telling the full, unvarnished story
💭 This episode is for you if:
– You listened to Part 1 and want to know the full story
– You’ve experienced surgery or medical treatment without adequate support
– You’re living with invisible illness and fighting to be believed
– You’ve faced the grief of losing tools that helped you function
Listen to Part 1: What Happens When You Lose the Meds That Helped You Survive
📚 Resources & References
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Lipedema surgery information
- ADHD Mums blog post — Photos, personal journey, and practical tips for navigating the lipedema surgery system.
- Check your symptoms – Lipedema Foundation — Clear, accessible checklist to help identify potential signs of lipedema and start informed conversations with health providers.
💓 SVT (Supraventricular Tachycardia)
- Heart Foundation – Heart Arrhythmia & SVT — Evidence-based info on symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment for heart rhythm conditions including SVT.
🦓 Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
- Ehlers-Danlos Society Australia — Advocacy, support, and medical resources for people with EDS.
- Episo