Hey all, heads up first after the first photo I have added more to show my loose skin and the lipedema but they are NSFW. 

I am 29 and have been diagnosed with lipedema. I also have PCOS and an inflammatory disorder, but never really thought about the lipedema being a thing. I lost 150lbs and was very obese as a teen, since then my weight has crept up a bit and I have had a hell of a time losing the weight on my legs. I have some loose skin that hands off my thighs hips, upper belly, and arms. My calves are always too big for high boots, and most jeans don't fit me well. 

I stick to an anti inflammatory diet naturally as I feel better on it, but have been more strict when finding out about my diagnosis. Wearing compression as much as I can. 

Here is the thing: I live in Canada, and neither loose skin removal or lipedema surgery are covered. I am so afraid of it getting worse, as I am told it worsens after pregnancy, and have been sticking to the conservative treatments. 

Have any Canadians had luck going through insurance? Any Canadian experiences going out of country for lipedema lipo AND loose skin removal? I have lipedema in the arms and legs, I am unsure about the buttocks. The doctor that diagnosed me didn't give a stage, I am guessing that I am stage 2. I went to the specialist actually wanting to know about my varicose/spider veins. 

Please let me know your experiences - how many surgeries, combined surgeries, time spent overseas, cost of the surgery, travel, who you went to, pros/cons, where you stayed etc 🙏 

Lipedema and Loose Skin - Removal, Canada - Germany Combined Surgeries?