At Lipedema Surgical Solutions, we’re dedicated to empowering patients through comprehensive, personalized treatments. One remarkable patient, JH, experienced a transformative journey using conservative GLP-1 treatment, specifically Tirzepatide. Her results illustrate the profound impact that non-surgical methods can have on those living with lipedema.
Before GLP-1 Treatment
JH always maintained a clean and healthy diet, yet lipedema severely impacted her mobility and quality of life. Before beginning treatment with Tirzepatide, simple daily activities like walking up stairs were challenging, leaving her feeling frustrated and restricted.
Initial Bioimpedance Spectroscopy Results:
- Weight: 234 lbs
- Body Fat: 45.7%
- BMI: 33.4
- Body Fat Mass: 109 lbs
- Lean Body Mass: 130 lbs
- Skeletal Muscle Mass: 71 lbs
- ECW/TBW (Extracellular Water/Total Body Water): 0.401 in both legs
Rapid Improvements with GLP-1
Within just three weeks on Tirzepatide, JH noticed significant changes. Her mobility improved so dramatically that she successfully walked 9 miles in a single day during a trip—a feat she previously couldn’t imagine. Throughout her treatment, she consistently wore compression garments, further enhancing her progress.
Within one to two months, JH began regular workouts at her local gym, embracing activities she once considered out of reach.
Long-Term Success at 15 Months
After 15 months of consistent Tirzepatide treatment at a dosage of 7.5 mg/week, JH achieved impressive, measurable results:
Follow-up Bioimpedance Spectroscopy Results:
- Weight: 162 lbs (a loss of 78 lbs)
- Body Fat: 32.9% (down 12.8%)
- BMI: 23.3 (a reduction of 10.1 kg/m²)
- Body Fat Mass: 53.2 lbs (down 56 lbs)
- Lean Body Mass: 109 lbs (down 21 lbs)
- Skeletal Muscle Mass: 59 lbs (down 12 lbs, only 15% of total weight loss, less than the typical 20%)
- ECW/TBW (Extracellular Water/Total Body Water): Improved slightly in the right leg to 0.396; the left leg was 0.402.
JH’s Inspiring Journey
JH’s journey showcases how GLP-1 conservative treatment can offer life-changing benefits. Her dramatic weight loss, significant decrease in body fat percentage, and remarkable improvements in mobility underscore the power of comprehensive, patient-centered care for lipedema.
At Lipedema Surgical Solutions, we celebrate each patient’s unique journey and remain committed to providing innovative, compassionate care to help you reclaim your life.