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Hello

I am considering liposuction and have heard that Mr Karri in Hull does WAL method under local anaesthetic. I would like to hear from anyone who's had surgery with the Karri Clinic, and what they thought about it. Looking forward to any replies!

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lizb1952

I've not had liposuction with Mr Karri but did go to see him. He is very nice. In the end I had surgery with Anne Dancey. If you look on Talk Lipoedema on Liposuction Facebook page, there are many women who have seen him. It's a closed group so you ask to join. Good Luck!

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skybluepink in reply to lizb1952

I had surgery in Belgium as liposuction denied re BMI .However just been given diuretics for acute oedema left untreated 3 yrs when pulmonary hypertension found this year after all cardiology tests showing no problem .

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mkokkinouboege in reply to skybluepink

Would like to know the name of the Belgian doctor who treats Lipoedema, I have a list of. More than 55 doctors in Europe but no one from Belgium. Thank you very much

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skybluepink in reply to mkokkinouboege

B Clinic Dr Plovier [ comes to London for appt ] did abdomnoplasty not sure whether did liposuction as sedated.

Still looking for liposuction .Went on Eurostar .

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mkokkinouboege in reply to skybluepink

if you are looking for liposuction, we have a list of many doctors in Europe and many albums from photos in my group. join us there. MY LIPOEDEMA JOURNEY FOR LADIES GLOBALLY, SENT ME A FACEBOOK MESSAGE FIRST TO LET ME KNOW IT IS YOU. BEST REGARDS maria kokkinou boege

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skybluepink in reply to mkokkinouboege

Hi , I am Julie Shrive after euro Drs list for lip oedema .Thanks

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mkokkinouboege in reply to skybluepink

Thank you x

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lalebucj in reply to mkokkinouboege

Hi

do u have any one on your list from turkey who could treat lipodema ?

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CattyB in reply to lizb1952

Thank you, that's really helpful. Can I ask why you decided to go to Anne Dancey rather than Mr Karri?

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lizb1952 in reply to CattyB

Anne is closer to where we live, as a woman I felt she would understand better how living with Lipoedema had been for me and her expertise is second to none! I also liked the fact that with Anne's patients, you stay in hospital 2 nights rather than being in a hotel nearby. That may have changed now though with Mr Karri . However, I really did like him and have no doubt that had Ann Dancey not been around, I would have gone with him. I have had 2 leg surgeries so far and am due to have my arms and a bit of revision work to my legs done early Jan. Recovery isn't easy...but would I do it agin? ....in the blink of an eye. I've lived with this for more than 50 yrs before getting a diagnosis!

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CattyB in reply to lizb1952

Thanks for this - very reassuring, as it's not a nice decision to have to make!

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skybluepink in reply to lizb1952

I feel there is age & gender discrimination as the Specialist & surgeons are contracted in to various hospitals on remits so a second opinion & insurance cannot be obtained .It also appears to be directing so I seem to be going round in circles often blocked by those who should have taken ethical oaths.

Where is the research ? Compression is so archaic & doesn't work with congenital cellulitus & cardiac oedema ?

Also watch how you drive as Warwickshire which has traps ensnaring you speeding at 38 mph on an A road when unaware speeding & 2 hospitals of same type so didn't make it to appt initially .This is so time wasting & costly . I thought Drs had ethics ?

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Makrinitsa in reply to lizb1952

How are things for your now 10 month's down the line?

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aepyornis

Was about to suggest the same Facebook group than lizb1952 :).

He is an experienced surgeon for lipoedema and I think it is at the very least worth booking a consultation with him and possibly meet another one or two, to see what they can propose and which one do you feel more comfortable going with (taking also in consideration things like aftercare, access to a hospital, costs, etc.).

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mkokkinouboege

Catty B You are welcome to join my Lipoedema journey for Ladies Globally Group in Facebook, have ladies who had liposuction with both doctors! As well as other information in their albums I have created. I personally had my three surgeries in Germany at the Hanse Klinik. Send me a message in Facebook to approve you into the group Maria Kokkinou Boege

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CattyB

Thanks you very much. I have asked to join your group now.

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