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Ruth Lipedema warrior and advocate, Melbourne (2026)

30/03/2026

Since we came together for the lipedema workshop in Malta 🇲🇹 back in January, I’ve watched Arielle go above and beyond in every way possible.

She travelled all the way to Brazil to deepen her knowledge of this chronic condition, became qualified to assist with diagnosis, and has now been to Milan to specialise in measuring for custom-made compression.

When I refer patients to Arielle, it’s because I truly trust her. I’ve seen the effort, the dedication, and the genuine care she has for helping women—especially within the Maltese community—better understand the changes in their bodies.

She’s not guessing. She’s invested in real education, real solutions, and helping slow the progression of lipedema through conservative treatments.

And when needed, she also has strong connections with specialists for more advanced stages.

This is what real support and advocacy looks like 💛

19/03/2026

Sometimes life throws us curveballs…

Many of you have been checking in on me, asking if I’m okay as I’ve been a little quiet with my lipedema awareness,Thank you — it truly means so much 🤍

Since coming back from Malta, life took an unexpected turn. Alongside a planned kitchen renovation, my long-term carpal tunnel syndrome worsened to the point where I had no choice but to stop everything and have surgery.

I’ve been dealing with this for 12 years, managing it with injections, but this time nothing worked. The pain became unbearable, and I was told to stop going to the gym — which honestly hit me the hardest. The gym has always been my therapy, my routine, and a big part of my mental strength.

My plan was to keep training right up until June — the day of my thigh skin removal surgery — to build as much strength and muscle in my legs as possible, and to keep my lipedema under control.

Yesterday I had my first surgery, and in 4 weeks I will have the second.

June was meant to be one of the biggest milestones of my journey. I was booked in for my final skin removal surgery — something I’ve been waiting over 12 months for after my lipedema surgery.

This surgery means everything to me. It represents the final chapter of a 7-year journey… 80kg lost, a full body transformation, and years of hard work, discipline, and healing — both physically and mentally.

To feel like that moment is now uncertain has been incredibly tough to process.

I’ve been working closely with my psychiatrist and psychologist to stay on track mentally, because it has felt overwhelming at times.

But I’m taking it one day at a time.

I’m so grateful for my husband, my family, and my close friends who have stood by me through all of this 🤍

This is life… we all face our own battles.

To those who messaged me after the POV episode — I see you, and I’m so sorry I haven’t replied yet. I will get back to you all slowly 🤍

That episode was recorded back in early January, and since then, life has truly turned upside down.

Thank you for your love, patience, and support always.

Love Ruth 🤍.
♥️

12/03/2026

After the POV episode aired, I had a lot of viewers reaching out to me regarding surgery.

Let’s put this out there: surgery should not be your first option.

The reason is simple — there is no point having surgery if, both before and after, you are not living the lipedema lifestyle.

Why?

Because there is no cure for lipedema.
Until the day you close your eyes forever, you will need to keep doing everything necessary to stop it from progressing and to avoid regrowth.

So if someone thinks surgery will get rid of it forever, you are very wrong.

You still need to:
• Eat an anti-inflammatory diet
• Drink the appropriate amount of water
• Wear flat-knit compression
• Have MLD treatments (maybe not as frequently as before surgery, but they still go hand-in-hand with compression)
• Keep moving so your lymphatic system keeps flowing

Another question I have been asked over and over again is:

“Where did you have your surgery?”

I chose to travel all the way from Australia to Spain to have my condition treated medically, not cosmetically.
I never cared about the aesthetic of my legs — I wanted to improve my mobility.

So I had my surgery with LipiMedical.

However, for those in Malta, there is also a very good surgeon performing the same surgery with an excellent team around him — Dr Hamza, who was recently one of the speakers at the last Lipedema Congress held in Rome.

Also please consider getting properly medically diagnosed before jumping into any conclusions.

For those who think surgery is an easy walk in the park — the photos shown here are from my surgery and the recovery process.

12 months on:
• I still feel numbness and sensitivity to touch in my skin
• I still wear my compression — if I don’t, I swell up
• I still have MLD (not weekly like the 3 years prior to surgery, but now every 3 weeks)
• I still do my leg pumps for 1 hour daily
• I still step on my vibration plate
• I still follow the same nutrition as before

Nothing changed except my mobility.

09/03/2026

Today on TVM , thanks to Melanie Kelly , on her program POV the episode was about lipedema
For those who missed out you can still watch on demand on

https://tvmi.mt/series/1322

Just a friendly reminder, I done accept private friends requests .
I like to keep my lipedema journey seperate from my private life .
So for those who have any questions please contact me through this page or privately through this inbox
You can also follow my instagram page where I share lot of information regarding this journey which is basically same as here .

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Thankyou

17/02/2026

NEW RECIPE ALERT 🚨
Turkey Bacon & Lactose-Free Cottage Cheese Muffins

When you want something savory, high protein and actually filling… this is it 💪

These are perfect for busy mornings, meal prep or when you need a grab-and-go option that keeps you full for hours.

Makes 8 muffind

Ingredients ;
• 4 slices turkey bacon
• 1 tub (225g) lactose-free cottage cheese
• 25g minced garlic
• 50g Woolworths fresh spinach & kale
• 5g Mingle “Use Me On Everything” seasoning

✨ Per muffin:
193 calories
13.6g protein
8.2g carbs
8g fat

High protein without protein powder ✔️
Savory breakfast = no sugar spikes ✔️
Lipedema-friendly ✔️

I batch made these and they’re SO good warm or cold. The crispy turkey bacon on top is everything 😍

Save this recipe & let me know if you want the step-by-step! 💛

10/02/2026

High Protein Apple Pie Snack 🍏✨

Makes 2 servings

Ingredients:
• 2 green apples, thinly sliced
• 1 tub lactose-free cottage cheese (225 g)
• 2 gluten-free Weet-Bix
• 100 ml almond milk
• Mingle Apple Pie seasoning

Instructions:
1. Prep the base: Crumble the Weet-Bix in a dish, pour over almond milk to soak, sprinkle Apple Pie seasoning, and layer half the apples on top.
2. Cottage cheese layer: Mix cottage cheese with remaining apples and 2 tsp Apple Pie seasoning. Spread evenly over the base.
3. Finish: Sprinkle extra Apple Pie seasoning on top. Chill if you like, or enjoy immediately! 🥄💚

Macros (per serving, recipe makes 2):
• Calories: ~238 kcal
• Protein: ~16–17 g
• Carbs: ~25 g
• Fat: ~4 g. SnackSmart

09/02/2026

After months of research, workshops, and speaking with professionals, I can confirm that custom-made and off-the-shelf compression (K2 for lipedema) is available in Malta through:

📍 Aroma Hub
166, Vjal Il-21 Ta’ Settembru
In-Naxxar, Malta

🧦 Compression garments supplied by
🌐 Website: www.medimalta.com

🧦 Custom-made compression
✔️ Available by appointment
✔️ Includes assessment, diagnosis support & measurements

These services are supported by Andrea Damato, MSc Physiotherapist, Certified Lymphoedema Therapist (KLOSE training), and Dr Aleksandra Rovnay, co-founder of the International Lipoedema Association (with Tobias Bertsch).

Although Andrea and Dr Rovnay do not reside in Malta full-time due to international teaching and congress commitments, they DO have scheduled appointments in Malta where they:
• assist with diagnosis
• help choose the right compression
• take measurements for custom garments if needed
• and place custom compression orders

👩‍⚕️ Andrea’s sister works at Aroma Hub and can assist locally.
📚 Staff at Aroma Hub are currently being trained to measure for custom compression, and they are also seeking therapists experienced in working with lipedema patients.

📅 To book an appointment online, use this form:
👉 Online Booking Form

📞 Phone / WhatsApp for appointments: +35677330533
📧 Email: info@medimalta.com

💡 Why this matters
Compression is one of the most important pillars of a lipedema journey — not just for surgery, but as part of daily life.

✔️ Essential pre-op
✔️ Crucial for long-term results
✔️ Lifelong management for a chronic condition

Lipedema has no cure, but proper compression can dramatically improve quality of life.

Please share — awareness changes lives 💛

04/02/2026

Lipedema isn’t just about fat.
It’s closely connected to our vascular and lymphatic systems, especially in the lower limbs.

Many women with lipedema have a higher tendency toward:
• varicose veins
• leaking or incompetent veins
• venous congestion or blockages

Why?
Because the increased pressure and inflammation in lipedema-affected tissue can compromise blood flow, overload the veins, and worsen symptoms like heaviness, pain, swelling, and flare-ups — even after surgery.

That’s why Doppler ultrasounds are part of the pre-surgery protocol…
but what’s just as important (and often overlooked) is ongoing follow-ups.

✨ This video is from my Doppler ultrasound today — 9 months post lower-limb lipedema surgery.

Routine vascular check-ups help:
✔️ catch issues early
✔️ protect surgical results
✔️ reduce flare-ups and inflammation
✔️ support long-term leg health

Lipedema care doesn’t stop at surgery — it’s about monitoring, maintenance, and prevention.
Listen to your body, advocate for yourself, and keep checking in 🫶

Thankful for thorough care and diagnostics 🤍

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02/02/2026

Back to reality after 7 weeks of holidays means it’s time for a gut reset 🌱

For the body to perform and behave, fuel is essential. When it comes to managing lipedema and preventing progression, nutrition plays a key role — not only what we eat, but also when we eat it.

A healthy gut thrives on diversity. I aim for at least 5 different plants on every plate, and around 30 different plants across the week, to support gut health, inflammation control, and metabolic balance.

In this breakfast I have:
• Mushrooms 🍄
• Broccoli 🥦
• Capsicum 🫑
• Pak choy 🥬
• Brussels sprouts 🌱

From my experience managing lipedema flare-ups, I always start my day with a savoury breakfast. Keeping my insulin levels stable is crucial — when insulin spikes, it can feed lipedema nodules, increasing the risk of inflammation and flare-ups.

A protein-rich, savoury start combined with plant diversity helps keep my body calm, nourished, and supported.
This isn’t about restriction — it’s about choosing foods that work with my body, not against it.

21/01/2026

Sweet Potato, Chicken & Lactose-Free Ricotta Quiche – Air Fryer Breakfast

Ingredients (serves 1, meal prep for up to 3 days):
• 1 tub lactose-free ricottine (Lidl)
• ~100g pre-cooked chicken breast slices
• 2 eggs
• 50g pre-cooked sweet potato (air fryer is perfect)
• Pepper, to taste
• Sesame seeds, for sprinkling
• To serve: ¼ avocado, cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes

Instructions:
1. Meal prep: Use half of the ingredients if prepping for multiple days.
2. In a small air fryer-proof dish, mix ricotta, eggs, chicken, and sweet potato.
3. Season with pepper and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
4. Air fry at 180°C for 15 minutes, or until set and lightly golden.
5. Serve warm with avocado, cucumber, and cherry tomatoes on the side.

Why it works:
• Anti-inflammatory, nutrient-rich, and high in protein
• Perfectly balanced carbs, protein, and healthy fats
• Ideal post-strength training for recovery and muscle support

21/01/2026

What was once only a dream before surgery… is now my reality.

High heels.
Knee-high boots with a gap.
And always wearing my medical-grade compression tights.

Surgery gave me the possibility.
Compression gives me the freedom.

I wear my K2 circular knit compression to support my legs and help prevent flare-ups — especially when I know I’ll be on my feet for long hours in heels, without anyone even noticing on nights out.

Forever grateful to Dr Armani.
Thank you Sigvaris Australia for keeping me protected with style.

20/01/2026

One of my favourite breakfasts ✨
A perfect balance of protein, carbs, and healthy fats — made with beef, egg, sweet potato, zucchini, mushrooms, and spinach 🥩🍳🍠🥬
All cooked in just 15 minutes in the air fryer 🙌
Simple, nourishing, and keeps me fuelled for the day ahead. 💪

Ruth Lipedema warrior and advocate

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