I chance found your video. It has explained the many detrimental comments from men i have known,including my ex husband. I always thought it was just my shape which i was unlucky enough to have inherited from my mother. I am now 67 years old, and while i would be over the moon to have the surgery, i will never be able to afford it and feel im probably too old now anyway. But how it would have changed my life and self esteem! No more hiding under the longest skirts i could find or pants long enough to cover my ankles. I had one ex partner ask me if there was something wrong with me that he should know about because my legs were disproportionate to the rest of my body. I felt so hurt. Unfortunately, he was only one of a number of men asking the same question. Needless to say, i have been single since my divorce 25 years ago. Thankyou

I've just been to my GP to talk about it and not sure what was I expecting but she basically laughed me off for finding something online and thinking I have it. She had no clue about lipedema. I proceeded to explain my symptoms and then she apologised and said she'd refer me to a specialist in the future but it made me feel so unheard. As if I was looking for an excuse. I feel like printing every piece of info and research about lipedema and sending it to the clinic. I'll definitely have to go way more prepared to the next appointment. I feels so wrong to teach your doctor about something. You really loose thrust in Irish doctors

@DJarry394

2 ай бұрын

Why I don’t go to the doctor. I get treated like I don’t have a mind of my own, just a silly old lady

@carolynm4962

2 ай бұрын

It’s not just Irish doctors. They are not taught anything at all about lipedema in medical school, so they are clueless. They think we are making excuses for our weight, and just go deaf.

@garciamyra18

Ай бұрын

Get a different doctor. Fire your doctor

@kst4878

23 күн бұрын

Here in California a patient had to sue a major medical provider because they denied surgery calling it 'cosmetic.' Ridiculous. I bet if this condition mostly impacted men it would be a different story.

This has affected me my whole life. So please you were able to get help and surgery. It brings me so down. I avoid social situations and dressing up. it's robbed me of any self confidence. It's comforting to know I'm not alone. I hope I am able to afford the surgery one day.

My friend died during her lipedema op, 38 years old due to get married and wanted to look her best. A blood clot went to her brain and she never regained consciousness and died 5 weeks later. Give careful consideration and do extensive research of the risks involved. That said, i wish everyone well who has this surgery.

@rubberbiscuit99

Ай бұрын

I'm so sorry for the loss of your friend.

@EmbracingReality

Ай бұрын

❤ sorry to hear of your friend loss of life 🙏🏻

@adoremus4014

Ай бұрын

@@rubberbiscuit99 Thank you for your empathy.

@adoremus4014

Ай бұрын

@@EmbracingReality Thank you for your empathy.

@noladyhere1429

Ай бұрын

This is exactly the reason I would never do any invasive surgery, unless it was to save my life. Thank you for sharing. Your friend's story will be remembered. It really helps people like me, 29 years old, mom, and wife make more informed decisions.

Women's heath is something that needs to be talked about more so thank you for making such an in-depth and informed video. Wishing you all the best & a speedy recovery! xx

This is such a helpful video. I was diagnosed in 2023. Im currently recovering from my first surgery. It has been one of the most painful, depressing things I’ve gone through, but it feels like a light to have another person share their story. Thank you for sharing, there is such little education about this topic and so many people feel alone bc of that fact. I’m so proud of you for sharing! You’re beautiful and strong !

@RN-ov8ml

Ай бұрын

How do you feel after your surgery?

@rccyberwarrior2267

Ай бұрын

Lipodema is related to insulin resistance thus intermittent fasting and keto type diet can be helpful. Check out the work of Dr. Jason Fung on insulin resistance. May God bless you and all women (and men) dealing with this issue.

This is such a great partnership between you and the doctor to bring awareness to people suffering from this.

As a student nurse, this video was super informative. Thank you for teaching me something new. I also appreciate your personal story surrounding your diagnosis. It’s always helpful to understand the psychological effects of pathologies because it helps to understand my patients and to empathize better :) wish you all the best and I will be watching your journey with the surgery and recovery ❤

Not being able to wear shorts during the summer is a bummer. I’m so glad to have found you and this video! You did a great job explaining everything. Blessings to you on your journey. ❤

@mzsaraitorres

Ай бұрын

Please wear your shorts. 🙏 I used to hide my legs for many years until I learned to love and accept my body. Now I wear my shorts and could care less what anyone thinks 😊

I was diagnosed with Lipoedema last year and the relief I felt in knowing why my arms and legs were always so different and disproportionate was intense. I’ve struggle with an ED for over 15 years and always thought it was my fault that my arms and legs barely looked any different and although I still struggle with my ED, it has definitely helped knowing it wasn’t my fault or anything I was or wasn’t doing. I’m so desperate to have surgery but I think it will be quite a while before I can afford it. Thank you so much for raising awareness for this. I feel like it needs much more recognition in the medical field and general society.

It's so strange because I was a ballerina in top shape in my youth and after the age 18 it just seemed like I was gaining weight from no longer doing such rigorous exercises a couple days a week. By the time I was 25 it was apparent that my legs were different and I finally recognized it in my mom. We have stage 1 but it had progressed a lot, and almost have stage 2 although my upper body has always remained thin. I have heard so many abusive words in my life about how I never exercised enough, even if I would 2-3 times a week and was not sedentary. After my second baby was born my diastasis recti was worse and I learned about lipedema. It seemed so unfair. After having PCOS acne all my adulthood that only changed when I became vegan and my cycle became normal, then I was faced with some leg condition that would be difficult to manage. I have always envied others for their thin legs, even larger women whose ankles were nicer than mine. But eventually I began having progress with doing lipedema lymph massage, doing daily leg flutters 5 mins x2 and also finally being able to wear comfortable compression socks. I really have had a lot of progress on it although it seems like an upward battle because it never ends as I always have to maintain an extremely healthy diet, and enough special exercises. But it is exhausting. I could always tell that other people wondered what was wrong with me, but now I am not as self conscious about it anymore... Phew... I am definitely glad there is more awareness as many people don't realize that they can make some improvements, especially if they catch it early on. I think extra sugars and Omega 6? (peanut butter) are linked to lipedema also.

@itsmaggiemoomoo

8 ай бұрын

Oh wow! I relate so much to your comment right down to being a ballerina 😮 when I was bullied for my legs as a teenager at school my mum told me they were that way because I did so much ballet they were more muscular. But having hated my heavy legs my whole life, I’m now 39 and realising I may have lipoedema but don’t know what to do about it.

@angela_somanythings5670

8 ай бұрын

@@itsmaggiemoomoo HUGS Maggie... It will take time but you will learn to heal the way you feel about your legs!! And truth is, my husband likes my legs and he's totally fit, so just saying people of all sorts probably find you a beautiful gem!!

@itsmaggiemoomoo

8 ай бұрын

@@angela_somanythings5670 thank you so much for your kind reply ❤️

@aliciac854

10 күн бұрын

I think hormones play a big part , i have stage 1/2, it started around 51. But now that i am more informed about what is going on , i pretty much live on a ketogenic lifestyle

I’m so glad I found your channel! I’m 53 and for the past few years my body shape has changed drastically and for a long time I felt so awful about myself. Why were my other menopause-aged friends who were overweight not covered in lumps and shaped oddly like I was? I know why now and have been educating myself all about Lipodema. I’m hoping to find a good doctor (I’m in America) to do the surgery before this progresses any further. In the meantime, I’m cutting carbs in the hope that I can lower the weight that I CAN control and be the healthiest I can be for the life-changing/life-restoring surgery I know I will have one day. God bless you and your bravery for speaking about your journey to help others along. Thank you!

@veronicaskoch3757

11 ай бұрын

Are you confusing Lymphoedema with lipodema?

@Beemoobee754

10 ай бұрын

Veronica it is clear u did not watch the video properly or are too silly to understand this is not lymphoedema

@SDsearcher

10 ай бұрын

I’m 55 and my troubles began when my thyroid went haywire at 30 years old. I shot up from 117 to 209 pounds in less than three years. I was finally diagnosed with hashimotos thyroid disease and bad hormone imbalance. At 48 years old, I finally found a doctor who got me on the right thyroid medication and hormone replacement therapy. I got down to 127 pounds and felt mentally great, but I noticed my arms developed very large bat wings and I can now feel lots of hard “beads” under my skin. My legs, knees, and ankles, are so lumpy and misshapen. Now at 55 and in menopause, no matter what I do, I am unable to lose weight. My legs look worse every day. My arms embarrass me, so I never wear short sleeves even in summer. Not one doctor has ever mentioned lipodema to me in my life. I’m also going to look in my area in the US for doctors who are knowledgeable about this. Good luck with your research!

@scray00

10 ай бұрын

@@SDsearchergood luck finding a doctor. Most women are self diagnosing this because doctors don’t recognize this disease. There’s a channel on here from a plastic surgeon in California that does this type of surgery. To be honest it’s all plastic surgeons I’ve seen. Which is fd up that we’re getting health advice from plastic surgeons and not actual doctors. Make that make sense. Good thing we all pay out the ass every year for health insurance, to then have to get answers from a plas surgeon and pay out of pocket thousands of dollars. 🤦‍♀️

@eyeswideopen5517

9 ай бұрын

@scray00, FYI: Plastic surgeons ARE real doctors

i've always been so sad about my legs and seeing someone else have similar legs to mine and being confident to share it makes me feel so much better about mine. Knowing I'm not the only one

I was just diagnosed at 37 and I’m sad that doctors don’t know about this and no one diagnosed me earlier. Thanks for your video it’s very helpful

@lovepugs05

2 ай бұрын

How did you get your doctor to diagnose you? If I may ask. My Primary care doctor. She just says your fat, diet. Well I hardly eat, and still cam not lose weight. My feet ankles, legs are swollen. On my second Lasix medication. No weight loss. Just swollen legs face, arms legs feet. I am so sadden. My doctor will not let me get treatment for it. I am trying to find another doctor f9r a 2nd opinion.

this is one of the many reasons why i love and adore you so much. it doesn't get more transparent than this and i can't thank you enough for being so honest and open about your struggles with weight/body image issues. the internet is such a dark place sometimes but just know that the people who troll you are most likely miserable and unhappy with themselves so they hide behind a screen. your legs are wonderful, they allow you to walk and get around which is what they're there for! you are so so worthy of happiness no matter how your body may look. i'm so happy you've finally figured out the right route to take in order to make your life a bit easier due to lipedema. if i was struggling with this condition as well i can confidently say that this video would mean so much to me. surely you are helping so many people out there who can relate to your story and i hope you know how incredible you are for doing so. you are such a light in this world and i just hope you never beat yourself up again for things that are out of your control

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! for bringing awareness to this disease. I was diagnosed 27 years ago when I was 10. I had my first 'lowers' surgery in April, have uppers surgery next month and arms a few weeks later. I see so many women with this disease who have no idea. I wouldn't wish this disease on anyone.

@DMills-un1tl

6 ай бұрын

I also have Hoshimotos, which I also wouldn’t wish on anyone. Having the two combined, as I do, is soul crushing 😞

Okay but I am so proud of you for being so open about this. I've watched your channel for years and I know how hard this has all been on you (within reason, obviously you haven't shown it all). This is incredible and I'm happy you're able to do this for yourself. I hope it does everything you want it need it to do. Fingers crossed for you!

Hey Gabs! I’ve followed you for years, I’m 37 mum of four and have always loved watching you grown and change. You are such a kind soul and I’m so sorry you’ve had to go through such a high level of unimaginable unkindness, bullying and trolling! It makes me sick to think of someone taking precious time wasting it on messaging/commenting mean things makes me so mad! Well done for sharing your story, you’ve come such a long way. Be proud of the wonderful woman you’ve become, and you will continue to thrive. You’re amazing wonderful beautiful and super talented and creative! Well done for doing this video! It must have been so hard xxxx

Gabbie I’m so fucking proud of you. I know that this was incredibly hard for you to share and you’re so brave. I’ve been watching you for so long and seeing this shift in you (being who you are unapologetically) makes me so incredibly happy and proud. I hope this surgery/process is everything you wish for and more. As someone who has been in a larger body and a smaller body I appreciate you sharing. Sending you all the love❤

ohh I’m so sorry to hear you’ve been going through this for so long, but thank you for raising awareness about it! I have never heard about it before! I hope recovery is going well for you, excited to follow your journey, sending love 🫶🏼🫶🏼

Thank you for making this video and i can feel that you care about people when you try to give them trigger warning and explaining what they are going to see. I don’t have problems seeing those but i do appreciate it. I wish you a painless and fast recovery both physically and mentally. Always supporting you💓

@velvetgh0st

Жыл бұрын

thank you 💞 sending you love x

When you posted your original video years ago that was the first I had ever heard of lipedema and gave me a possible answer to what I might be going through. It made me feel like I wasn’t alone in my struggle, thank you for that and for being so open with your struggles over the years. Wishing you all the love and luck on your surgeries and recovery x

I have been following you for years, but hadn’t watched in a while. This video just popped up today and I am so glad it did! I was diagnosed with Lymphedema 10 years ago and Lipedema 3 years ago. There is a huge community online for support that I have found helpful. I am hopeful to have surgery in the next few years. So proud of you!

This made me emotional - you are so brave!! Thank you for sharing with us, awareness is so important and I know this is something a lot of people struggle with in various degrees. You are so beautiful and deserve to feel good about yourself, I’m really excited for you and your journey 🫶🏼 lots of love and hope you have a speedy recovery 🥰

@velvetgh0st

Жыл бұрын

thank you so much jenny ♡

I have watched you since the very beginning and I’m so proud of you for speaking up about your experience so openly! I hope you know that you’ll be helping so many people with this!!! Thank you!

You're so amazing, Gabriella. I cannot believe all that you've gone through and what you're doing to better yourself. As someone who has spent the last two years finally living the life I have wanted to live, though not in the same way as you, I know the strength it takes to make those choices and it's a lot. Cannot wait to see you on the other side of this, stronger and more confident then you already are. Sending so much love your way ❤❤❤❤

Not a lot of influencers have the courage to be honest about when they're doing an advert in exchange for free stuff and I think it's cool that you made everyone aware. Since I'm seeing this video well behind time I'm really looking forward to seeing the follow up videos - if I was watching this at the time, I'd have also said good luck with your surgery!

so proud of you! you are one of the best people to follow and watch on social media. you’re such an inspiration. followed you for years and have always had so much respect for you and always will

Your openness and honesty are genuinely incredible. I'm really excited for you. I hope your recovery is going well.

I have watched you for many years. This video made me emotional for the simple fact of how brave you are to share your story and being so open. No doubt you have been through a lot and had to hide something so personal. that none of us knew about... So thank you for sharing. Im sure there are people who have this who may be at home suffering secretly as well. x

@velvetgh0st

Жыл бұрын

thank you 💞🥹

@siennaco906

Жыл бұрын

@@velvetgh0st 💜

so happy for you gabby! been watching you for years and love your content. i wish you a speedy and happy recovery 💗

I appreciate you and Melanie Murphy both talking about your body journeys even Louise Pentland helps encourage people to be happy and healthy all round and its just so refreshing to hear. Thank you again for giving your time to educate about something so personal xx

I’ve been watching you for so many years now since 2015 and watching you go through your struggles and now where you are in life makes me so proud! And I really hope you are so proud of yourself. Thank you for raising awareness and I’m so proud of you for making this video. You’re amazing ❤❤

I watched your surgery video years ago, and when I was diagnosed with lipedema a year an a half ago I remembered that you mentioned it in your video. Just that minor mention of it made me feel like I was not alone with this illness. When you're talking about your view on yourself and your struggles with having lipedema it resonates with me, as I have had very similar experiences. It's so difficult to not be hard on yourself or judge your own body when having this condition, at least for me. I'm still working on accepting that I have it, but it's getting better. I hope to one day also undergo the surgery once I can afford it. I just want to thank you for talking about this and for opening up about your situation. I wish you good luck with your surgeries and speedy recoveries! I will continue to follow your journey! Thank you ❤

@velvetgh0st

Жыл бұрын

sending so much love to you. i know how hard it is to live with so my heart goes out to anyone else struggling 💖

@notjust_mrun

Жыл бұрын

Hey can you please tell me if lipedema is necessarily painful? Because I have the symptoms. The same kind of legs and hips but no pain

@jessacupoftea

Жыл бұрын

@@notjust_mrun Hi! From my own experience I didn’t feel any pain in my legs or arms until about 2 years ago. That’s when I started to feel a dull ache in my legs or a burning sore feeling in my arms. However, I mostly feel the pain if I haven’t worn my compression for a few days or if I have been eating unhealthy for a few days in a row. I think everyone is different regarding if they feel pain or not, and what symptoms they experience 🤍

i am SO proud of you for opening up about this! ❤ you’re giving hope to more people than you even know with the information you’ve shared here

I’ve been watching you since the beginning and I am so proud of how you’ve grown over the years. I hope this surgery is everything you need it to be. Thank you for sharing about such an important topic!

This is the video I needed today and didn’t realize it. Thank you for sharing your journey Gabby! It’s amazing to see how much you’ve blossomed emotionally and physically over the years. ❤

Thank you so much for sharing your story and raising the awareness. Wishing you all the best and quick recovery! 💜

thank you for sharing, such an important topic to raise awareness. you've time and time again been so vulnerable on the internet when you didn't have to. i can only imagine it takes a lot of courage to be open like this especially with your history of getting scrutinised and bullied. just know you are so appreciated and loved. wishing you all the best for recovery and the remaining surgeries.

You are incredible. You educated me at the same as you helped me understand what it’s like for someone to go through this on a personal level. Thank you so much for making this video 💛

So amazing of you to be so vulnerable and share this!! Thank you so much ❤️ Sending all the love xoxo

@velvetgh0st

Жыл бұрын

💞💞💞💞

I love that you shared this. I hope for the best recovery for you ! And I pray no matter how it turns out you find peace with yourself ♥️

thank you for sharing this journey with us Gabriella 💕 I’ve been watching since you first started your channel and I feel like we’ve grown up together in a weird way, you’re one of the only KZreadrs I’ve actually stuck with as I’ve gotten older 🫶🏻 I hope your recovery goes smoothly and I can’t wait to see more of your journey you’re ready to share

So eloquently and delicately put, every step of the way. This vulnerability is incredible and as a long time subscriber, so happy for any peace of mind and comfort this journey will bring you. Wishing you the best ❤️

Thank you for sharing this. It’s such a personal topic and I know how hard it can be to put yourself out there. People can be so cruel and not even know what health issues we suffer in silence. I wish you the best of luck❤

I've seen a short video from you with the surgery. It was the first time I've heard of the term "lipedema" and all my struggles for the past 24years finally got an answer. I never felt comfortable to wear short pants or skirts. All the exercise in the world didn't help me, I was a semi-pro swimmer and semi-pro handball player, my day consisted in 8-10hours of phisical training, 2-3h laisure time spend playing tennis or other sports and sleep. Never ever felt comfortable when going out to wear anything other than long pants. Never could fit a pair of boots on my calves other than military boots. Thank you kindly for sharing your story and bringing light into mine.

Thank you for sharing all of this. As someone who has followed you for YEARS, I'm so proud of the long way you've come even though I don't personally know you. I'm so sorry you had to go through all that and take so long for someone to recognise your health problem. Thank you for educating all of us, coming from someone who's studying to become a doctor, I had no idea lipedema exists but I really do hope the awareness for it increases because there's not enough people taking women's issues seriously. I hope this really changes your life for the better and you finally get the peace you deserve

Love this for you gabbie! You already seem so much happier in yourself just talking about the fact you are getting the surgery. Good luck to you on this journey, hope all goes well xx

Sending you all the healing vibes from USA! ❤ Thank you for being so brave to share and help those who are experiencing the same situation. You’re amazing!!

Hi Gabbie! Ive had 3 lipedema surgeries myself... the healing is long and hard, but so worth it!! I wish you a great journey!!

It is so nice to see a youtuber be honest for once and letting everyone know that you guys are human as well! I have watched your videos forever and think you're such a beautiful person. I cannot wait for you to be comfortable and confident in your body! Wishing you so much luck and wishing for safe and healthy recoveries from your surgery

Gabby I'm sooo happy for you! Have been following you for so long and to see you knowing what's happening to you.. Really happy you can get a help. You do deserve the best x

You're brave. Bless you, wishing you a speedy recovery! It's a life changing thing to go through.

@velvetgh0st

Жыл бұрын

🥺 thank you 💕

So proud of you gabbie, I really hope this will help you feel more body confident. You deserve the world❤️

@velvetgh0st

Жыл бұрын

aww thank you 💕

@Hammies4lief

Жыл бұрын

😊

Gabriella I’m so proud of you for talking about your situation. Also extremely excited for you!! Good luck and I can’t wait to here the next part of your journey.

Really admire you talking about this and spreading awareness as I had no idea of the condition and what people go through with it, more people to know this exists. Thank you for sharing your story 💖

@velvetgh0st

Жыл бұрын

thank you! im glad you've learned something from this video 💞

@angela_somanythings5670

Жыл бұрын

It's so strange because I was a ballerina in top shape in my youth and after the age 18 it just seemed like I was gaining weight from no longer doing such rigorous exercises a couple days a week. By the time I was 25 it was apparent that my legs were different and I finally recognized it in my mom. We have stage 1 but it had progressed a lot, and almost have stage 2 although my upper body has always remained thin. I have heard so many abusive words in my life about how I never exercised enough, even if I would 2-3 times a week and was not sedentary. After my second baby was born my diastasis recti was worse and I learned about lipedema. It seemed so unfair. After having PCOS acne all my adulthood that only changed when I became vegan and my cycle became normal, then I was faced with some leg condition that would be difficult to manage. I have always envied others for their thin legs, even larger women whose ankles were nicer than mine. But eventually I began having progress with doing lipedema lymph massage, doing daily leg flutters 5 mins x2 and also finally being able to wear comfortable compression socks. I really have had a lot of progress on it although it seems like an upward battle because it never ends as I always have to maintain an extremely healthy diet, and enough special exercises. But it is exhausting. I could always tell that other people wondered what was wrong with me, but now I am not as self conscious about it anymore... Phew... I am definitely glad there is more awareness as many people don't realize that they can make some improvements, especially if they catch it early on. I think extra sugars and Omega 6? (peanut butter) are linked to lipedema also.

I’m extremely grateful that you made this video. I have lipedema and it started at puberty, got worse when I was put on birth control at 14, worse again with each pregnancy, and even worse when I was put on another birth control for endometriosis. Hormones play a huge role and I’ve been told it can get worse again at menopause. I’m 36 and will soon be having my first surgery which I wanted so much sooner but insurance doesn’t cover removal and my husband has always dismissed it as not important. It just destroys my confidence and self image.

@velvetgh0st

10 ай бұрын

the best of luck with your first surgery. i can't tell you how much confidence it's given me already 💖 im sorry your husband dismissed it. sending you love x

I’m so proud of you Gabs! Sending all the love and healing to you ❤️

I am so proud of you for not only sharing this, but for finding the strength and courage to be 100% authentically you at this point in your life. I have followed you for years and have always cheered for you. It's been such an honor to watch you blossom into and own who you are. You radiate so happiness and confidence now, so this surgery can only intensify those things for you. I hope you are recovering well and have a very speedy recovery. I look forward to going on this journey with you and thank you for sharing it with us. I do not have lipedema, but I have struggled with my weight my entire life (I'm 40 now). At my heaviest I was 275lbs, and you are absolutely correct about the way larger people are treated. I'm so happy that you are able to get these surgeries done and improve your quality of life! Sending love and healing to you. ♥

I understand so many things now Gabbie, I'm so sorry you had to go through such a horrible bad surgery and I'm so happy and excited for you for this surgery! I've been struggling with my body and my weight 27 years, I had a weight loss surgery too so I can understand you a little bit. I'm so excited and happy for you Gabs 🤗💖 thank you for your honesty and transparency!

I wish I could like this video more than once. I'm really proud of you for posting this video and for being so vulnerable. Wishing you a speedy recovery! ♥

@velvetgh0st

Жыл бұрын

thank you!!! ♡

I wish I could give you a hug after watching this video, you are so strong to talk about this! Thank you so much for being so open about this topic! Please don't let the negativity online get to you. I wish you all the best, you deserve it!

Such an eloquent, inspiring, transparent, brave, informative and genuinely heartwarming video/person. You should be so proud of yourself and the positive, reassurance you will give to others with the same condition, and same challenges. ❤ xxx

Can't even put into words how happy and relieved I am for you, this is gonna be a massive change in your quality of life!! Hope the pain is manageable and you're doing ok after the 1st surgery! All my love to Spain! ❤️❤️

Gabbie I am so excited for you! So happy that you can afford that and reclaim your life. Wishing you a swift recovery and wonderfull life after the surgery 🌟

Aww Gabbie!!! You’re beautiful inside and out, so sorry you’ve had to endure such nasty comments throughout the years! Really proud of you for sharing your story❣️ wishing you a speedy recovery, can’t wait for you to feel as beautiful as you are!! xx

so happy for you Gabriella, you deserve a life without feeling self conscious, you're gonna look and feel banging ! can't wait to see you living your best life once you've recovered 💞

I’m so excited for you. Best wishes in a speedy recovery.

Thank you for sharing your journey. Sending healing vibes for every stage of recovery!

It's so nice and selfless that you have decided to share this journey and the pics/vids with us. I'm sure for anyone going through the same thing, this will help so much. I hope all of your surgeries go well and that you finally get to live the happier, carefree life that you want and deserve. xx

I’m sorry theNHS hasn’t been more helpful for you. I suspect if this condition mainly affected men rather than women it would be a completely different story.

@kham6006

Жыл бұрын

It does affect men. My nephew has it -stop w the fake oppressed woman syndrome

@alicerosetrevormusic

Жыл бұрын

Many conditions that mainly affect women have a massive amount of misinformation and are the least funded. Historical mysogony still affects this. Many conditions were catagorised as female hysteria and are only now, through proper research, having the true cause revealed. Case study ME, Fibromyalgia, Endometriosis ect.

@HollhouseVanHouten

Жыл бұрын

@@kham6006ipoedema is considered extremely rare in men, men have to have very high oestrogen levels or very low testosterone levels in order to have lipoedema. Just bc you know a man with it doesn’t mean it’s an equal opportunity disease, it’s literally caused by female hormones, you’re making yourself look stupid.

@op3488

Жыл бұрын

​@K Ham Lipedema does affect women a whole lot more. There are many underlying conditions that cause it to happen within women. It can affect men, but it is extremely rare in males. Men who do have this condition all have one thing in common. Their testosterone levels are too low, and they have increased estrogen levels. Your nephew should have a blood test taken and have his hormones balanced out!

@melonmelon7427

Жыл бұрын

@@kham6006 go educate yourself and put on some reading glasses. The comment at which you snapped made a very VALID point. Men are absolutely NOT the most affected gender 🤌🤌🤌🤌

Good on you for doing what’s best for you! I just learned so much!! Wishing you a speedy recovery 💕 xoxo

Thank you for sharing such a personal journey. You’re a bright light and you’re beautiful. May this time bring you healing. Sending you so much love 💗

So excited for you! Best of luck with everything - rooting for you!

I have watched you since you used to wear the outfit you described, I wanted to dress like you so badly! This is such a brave thing to show us all, and good for you for getting the surgery to make you feel your best self! 💕💕

Wishing you a speedy recovery Gabs. You deserve all the happiness in the world xx

I'm so sorry you've been through so much - people can be awful. I hope your first surgery went smoothly and that your recovery is as quick and easy as possible! 💕

So proud! Been watch you for years and years and this is amazing that you have shared this cxxx

You are so brave for sharing this, thank you for raising awareness of this - you are so inspiring and I hope all goes well x❤

@velvetgh0st

Жыл бұрын

💞💞 thank you

I’m so proud of you and sending you love and light. I was 331 pounds and had gastric bypass surgery and lost 200 pounds. I feel parts of this video in my soul. It’s truly vile how body sizes are treated.

Wishing you a speedy recovery!! Sending lots of love!

Bravo! Thank you for sharing all of this for anyone else dealing with it but also for those of us who need to understand better and be more compassionate about this struggle. Also, it is so refreshing to hear a young woman (or any woman) to say “x” size is more suitable and healthy for them than some smaller size. That is such a mature and healthy view that I hope to hear more often. Hoping you are recovering well from your first surgery.

Big love to you for sharing your journey with us, it’s so brave of you ❤️ wishing you all the best for the surgery’s and recovery 💕💕

@velvetgh0st

Жыл бұрын

thank you 💞

Hi Gabbie! Thank you so much for this video. it so brave of you to share such personal part of your life, thanks for being so open and vulnerable. Wish you all the best❤

@velvetgh0st

Жыл бұрын

thank you!! ♡

Gab, I've been watching you for years and honestly, seeing your growth not just in confidence but as a person has been so wonderful. You've come so bloody far ❤️❤️❤️

I'm so glad you found someone to help you and I really wish you the best and that the surgery goes well ❤️ thank you for sharing your experience!

Wow Gabby. Massive respect for being so open and raising awareness. Our relationships with our bodies can be so so difficult. Wishing you all the very best for your surgeries. Really hope you get the outcome you want x

Wishing you all the best for your surgeries Gabs ❤ I’ve watched your videos for years now and you deserve so much to feel happier in yourself and your body. Xxx

I'm so sorry for you. Thank you for the awareness you're bringing to people suffering with the same issues. You're a beautiful person. I hope that you'll find peace and that the surgeries will be successful.

@velvetgh0st

Жыл бұрын

thank you so much 💖

You're amazing. You've explained this so well despite, I'm sure it being really tough. I imagine this will help a lot of people. Good luck, with your surgery wishing you a speedy recovery xxx

@velvetgh0st

Жыл бұрын

thank you 💖

Omg the blue spotty top and chunky necklace combo! I used to copy that look from you! 🤣🥰 Thank you for opening up and being so vulnerable, sending lots of love xxx

Thank you for educating us, for being so vulnerable with us. Is there any charities around to help younger folk dealing with this or anyone really? Charities that raise awareness but also help people with Lipedemia? Thank you again. Sending love to you. You are beautiful and so strong. A true inspiration and someone I hope more people are ‘influenced’ by you. ❤

Have watched you since the early days and I never would have known, good luck with the surgery and I hope it opens up all new opportunities for you in the future for you to follow your dreams 🎉🎉

I’ve been following you for years and remember you wearing that outfit. I wish you so much luck for your surgery’s, speedy recovery ❤️‍🩹 💕

You are beautiful Gabby I've been watching you from the beginning you are such an inspiration to me I'm so glad you're happier in yourself thats all that matters! You've taught me a lot 💖

You're so amazing! Beautiful inside and out and i hope u a speedy recoveryxxx

All the best with your surgeries, thank you for sharing your experience and being transparent about where you’re at. I’ve had gastric sleeve surgery too and it’s nice to hear others talking about their experiences.

You already seem so much happier that there’s finally light at the end of the (very dark) tunnel. I wish you everything you wish for yourself and I can’t wait to see what fabulously positive changes and opportunities arise as a result. Very exciting!

Gabrielle, thank you so much for making this video. Thank you for telling us about it. I'm a guy, and I knew nothing about this condition. You are very inspirational. I wish you all the best for your surgery's and your recovery.

Sending you all the good vibes for a speedy recovery from the surgery!