FDRS Conference
I am eagerly counting down the days until the annual FDRS conference in my home state of Missouri!
The FDRS conference (April 19-21) is the Fat Disorders Resource Society’s annual conference where physicians, researchers, therapists, and patients get together to discuss topics related to all “fat disorders” (wish they would consider calling it something else!) including the management and treatment of lipedema.
The study of lipedema is an ongoing research effort, and it is imperative that we all stay on top of the new findings and best practices - and I will be reporting back to YOU with the news, and implementing new techniques for my patients on an individualized basis.
Attending a conference that includes not only medical professionals who treat lipedema, but also women who have lipedema is a lymphatic specialist’s dream! With 16+ years dedicated to understanding and treating lymphatic disorders I have attended many conferences, but this will be a first with patients present.
My mission as a lymphatic therapist is to help women with lipedema get the treatment they deserve and learn how to speak to others about lipedema. Spending a weekend with women from all over the U.S. (and possibly the world?) and hearing them speak on their journey with lipedema will be eye-opening and educational. I believe there is just as much to learn from women living with this disease as from health care professionals!
As a research nerd, I am looking forward to hearing physicians speak on the most recent advancements in the diagnosis and management of lipedema. I am hoping to learn more about innovative imaging techniques, surgery specifics (including recovery), and emerging pharmacological interventions.
Having the conference being held in my home state made attending the conference a no-brainer. St. Louis is about 3 hours from where I live.
The conference has been held in different cities throughout the years, and I am grateful for the opportunity to attend this year!
I can’t wait to share with others the knowledge and energy to bring more awareness and relief to women who have lipedema! My increased knowledge and understanding will become YOUR increased knowledge and understanding!
Stay tuned for more information from the conference, and be sure to reach out if you’re going to be there too!