I spent nearly a decade being told by doctors that my disproportionate weight gain in my arms and legs was simply due to poor diet and lack of exercise. Despite following strict workout routines and countless diets, nothing changed the painful, heavy feeling in my limbs. The frustration was overwhelming – I felt like my body was betraying me, and worse, that medical professionals didn't believe me. Everything changed when I discovered Lipedema Team through an online support group. Dr. Max immediately recognized my symptoms during our virtual consultation and explained what lipedema actually was. For the first time in years, someone understood what I was experiencing. The comprehensive treatment approach they developed for me included specialized compression therapy, targeted exercises, and eventually a carefully planned surgical intervention.