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Is anyone having success managing their lipedema and inflammation with Zepbound 2.5 mg? I’ve been on 5 mg for almost 2 years. I lost about 30 lbs and basically all the regular body fat that I can lose. I want to stay on Zepbound because it has really helped with my swelling and inflammation, but since I can’t lose any more weight, I wonder if I should try going down to 2.5 mg?

Does anyone have any surgery experience with Dr. Hagopian or Dr. McCluskey, both in the Atlanta, GA area? Has anyone consulted with both doctors?

Are you happy with your results? I have Stage 1 lipedema in arms and legs, and of course want pain relief, but also want the best aesthetic outcome possible.

I’ve been on Zepbound for about 18 months, have lost about 30 pounds and a lot of inflammation. I’m still on the same 5mg dose and haven’t had any other lifestyle changes.

I haven’t gained any real weight, but I feel like my lipedema is progressing. I’m feeling more nodules and overall just look puffier.

Has anyone experienced a progression in their lipedema growth despite being on a glp1? I know that tirzepatide specifically is being looked at as a treatment for lipedema management, so I’m surprised and disappointed to see progression on it.

I have lipedema in both arms and legs, and am on Zepbound. Does anyone know if injecting Zepbound (or another glp1) into lipedema tissue has any effect on the lipedema?

I don’t have much belly fat and prefer injecting in my arms rather than my legs. Even though I’ve been losing weight, I feel like the lipedema in my arms is getting worse. Does anyone know if this is possible?

I am a SAHM to 3 teens and am starting to consider divorce from my emotionally abusive, dismissive avoidant husband. I could write a book here on all the reasons why, but that doesn’t even matter.

My problem is that I have been a SAHM for 16 years, since the birth of my first baby. Aside from our shared accounts, I don’t have any money. It would be very difficult to get a job in my former field of education, because my certification has lapsed and the school year is about to begin, which means all positions have been filled. Even if I could, I can’t raise three teens on an educator’s salary in my state.

How would I even go about a divorce in this situation? Would a judge rule that I can stay in the house with my children? I don’t even know how I could meet with a lawyer secretly, because my husband would be able to see all financial transactions.

If you’ve been down this road before, please help.

Has anyone taken pumpkin seed oil supplements, and did they affect your lipedema? I have been taking PSO for a few months for hair and nail benefits, and think it is making my lipedema worse, especially in my arms.

Anyone have a similar experience?

Is it possible to switch from a soft top to a permanent hard top on a 2022 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport? We are looking at this model but it has a soft top and we’d want a hard top. We’re new to jeeps, and I’m reading conflicting information online. Is it relatively easy to have done? Approximate cost?

Thanks for any help!

We have never owned a Jeep, but my teen has her heart set on one. Is there specific Jeep Wrangler that you’d recommend for a teen driver? Any to stay away from?

My husband and I have been married for nearly 20 years, and have 3 teenagers. He is a “good” man—faithful, hard worker and good provider, does all outside house maintenance, helps some with inside chores; I know things could be much worse.

It’s only been recently that I’ve come across the term ‘dismissive avoidant’ from Dr. Jon Dabach’s reels, and it’s like he’s describing my husband.

Our relationship is very superficial. There is no depth or emotional intimacy or conversation. Over the years I have to tried, to no avail, to initiate conversations about literally anything and everything—feelings, current events, spiritual matters, stuff involving our kids and their educations or friendships, and on and on. He’ll sit and listen for a while, then just says something like, “yeah, I hear ya,” and leaves the room. No reciprocity, no trying to continue the conversation. Forget ever ASKING a question; other than asking where something is, I don’t know that he’s asked me 10 questions in all our years together.

Recently, I calmly told him that I am terribly lonely and need more from him, emotionally. He just sat there and said, “I guess I’m just a shitty husband, then.” He works from home and I told him that I hear how he interacts with coworkers; how he engages and laughs with them, asks about their weekends, seems to take an interest in them…now, I know a lot of this is the corporate BS game that people have to play, but I said, “why do they get the interesting guy who engages, and I get the guy who shows zero interest in me and stares at the TV, not uttering a word every night?” His response: “obviously me working from home has been one of the biggest mistakes I’ve made.”

This is what I’m dealing with. It’s like the lights are on, but nobody’s home behind the eyes. Is there any hope? How do you cope with a DA spouse? It’s such a lonely existence.

Has anyone experienced gum thinning and recession with Invisalign? Mine is so bad that I need 3 gum grafting surgeries, for a cost of nearly 10K. My gums were in perfect condition at a dental cleaning 6 months ago. I started Invisalign in January, and have had no other health or dental changes. It’s clearly from the Invisalign, though the dentist and periodontist are hesitant to name it as the sole cause. I see my orthodontist this week, but am curious if anyone has had this issue and has had any success with a refund or other compensation.

I’ve been on Tret for about 9 months, and recently started experiencing some blurriness in one eye. I saw my eye doctor, had a ton of tests done, and he says it’s dry eye.

I didn’t even think to tell him I used Tret, and never thought it could cause dry eye; then I stumbled upon info linking the two.

Has anyone been able to reverse Tret induced dry eye? Has anyone had it develop in only one eye? Should I be putting a cream or something under my eyes, as protection? I never used Tret under my eyes or on my eyelids, but obviously it’s migrating.