For a few days I have had a topic that was really stressful for me and that is only really coming to me now, three years later. On the one hand, because I have been receiving psychological care for a year and have moved a little closer to myself. On the other hand, because im
Lipedema & Lymphedema
Experience report - taping for lipedema / lymphedema
K-taping ('K' from Greek Kinesis = movement) supplements and supports the therapies of the KPE (MLD, compression, nutrition, movement and self-management) for the decongestion of lymphedema. During my rehab at the Reinhardshöhe Clinic in Bad Wildungen, I got to know and apply taping. My main problem is painful water retention at the transition from thigh to groin and on the stomach,
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General
Dr. Witte my hero - liposuctions in the LipoClinic in Mülheim an der Ruhr - part 3
2018 is here - my year, my new life After a great turn of the year, I started planning my leg final. The compression was measured again, really tight, blood was drawn and then we were just happy. It should actually be so far ... the finale of the legs. How unbelievable is that !?
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Body and Mind
Lingerie and compression - what am I actually afraid of?
- Advertising - My hands are sweating, my heart starts to pound and I have a queasy feeling in my stomach - it's that time again. The second therapy session on the subject of lingerie and compression lies ahead of me. The challenge this time: Get out of the protective bed. Because even in life outside of the sensitive minute, in
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General
Fairy tales in compression: Little Red Riding Hood
Granted, none of us really take compression voluntarily. If we didn't need it, we wouldn't be faced with the same test of patience every day to put it on and wear it for the day. Now, after the arm diagnosis and the associated arm compression, I am known to have chosen to flee forwards and to this day everything is fine
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General
Dr. Witte, my hero - liposuctions in the LipoClinic in Mülheim an der Ruhr - part 2
The first 9,2 liters of fat are out, but what happens next? After such a violent procedure, the body is missing everything. The blood loss and the anesthesia show their effects and the body now needs its rest and above all a heating device, because the body cools down a lot during the operation
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Fashion and outfits
Magenta outfit: the comeback of the Marlene trousers
- Advertising - How do you combine Marlene pants? Believe it or not, it's been almost 14 years since I wore my Marlene pants for the first time. Because at the time of my confirmation, I already had the same pants size around the bottom as I am now wearing. And to get me in the right mood for
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Fashion and outfits
Powerdenim by LUNA LARGO - pants for women with lipedema / lymphedema
At Luna Largo, the first German fashion label for women with lipedema and lymphedema, the long-lasting pants are also available in long sizes for women from 1,70 m! Especially now in summer, but actually all year round, even the tall fashion junkies among us can enjoy the beautiful fresh colors of the Powerdenim collection. There are the jeans
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General
10 mistakes that can happen while washing compression
We all do it almost every day: compression wash. Tights, sleeve stockings and even compression sportswear - everything goes into the machine more often than many other items of clothing in your bar. In doing so, we can make some mistakes in handling the special material that could damage it. But don't worry, dear ones. Today I am Master Proper,