Ep 139 ~ Supporting recovery post-op with Laura Hamilton

In this episode, Laura Hamilton shares her personal journey with lipoedema, recent surgeries, and innovative post-surgical recovery modalities. She emphasises the importance of self-advocacy, choosing the right medical team, and practical recovery strategies for lipoedema patients.Chapters00:00 Introduction and guest background49:57:34 Laura's recent surgery and recovery update197:11:01 Laura's journey with lipedema and weight loss3638:51:08 Insights on lipedema surgery and timing6333:17:57 The importance of surgical planning and sequencing7055:31:19 Post-surgical scars and healing9277:44:44 Pre-surgical preparation and managing lipedema fat11055:31:31 Advice on choosing the right surgeon13972:11:40 Recognising and advocating for complications16444:25:05 Self-advocacy in post-surgical care22611:05:19 Modalities used in recovery: taping, laser, and more29972:12:26 Success stories and patient outcomes373055:32:48 The role of support systems and self-care422499:59:41 Laura's clinic and online platform489722:13:18 Practical tips for compression garment selectionFind Laura’s services here: www.elegancecare.com.au Hosts on InstagramShelley ⁠https://www.instagram.com/chai_latte_2goTiana⁠https://www.instagram.com/me_and_my_lipoedema⁠The Lipoedema PodcastInstagram⁠https://www.instagram.com/the_lipoedema_podcast/⁠Facebook⁠https://www.facebook.com/thelipoedemapodcast⁠YouTube⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thelipoedemapodcast⁠Spotify ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/⁠thelipoedemapodcast