Laura Kerr Yoga

Laura Kerr Yoga Yoga + CoreGlow + Lipedema truth-teller, surgery 2023 full 🦵360 WAL
I expose the lies, regulate your nervous system & get your lymph moving.

Healing, alignment + glow-up strategies for women done taking BS advice. Follow if you want RESULTS Private 1 on 1, group/corporate/and kids yoga right at your doorstep.

My personal Lipedema Surgery ExperienceHeight: 158 cm / 5’2Weight (pre-op): 61.2 kg / 135 lbsSurgery date: August 28, 20...
02/15/2026

My personal Lipedema Surgery Experience

Height: 158 cm / 5’2
Weight (pre-op): 61.2 kg / 135 lbs
Surgery date: August 28, 2023
Surgeon: Dr. Nowicka (Poland, Noviline)
Method: WAL (Water-Assisted Liposuction)
Areas treated: Legs 360°
Fat removed: 7.6 liters
After photos: 3 weeks post-op

Cost:
• 32,000 PLN
• $7,368 USD / $9,950 CAD

I flew from Toronto, Canada to Poland for surgery and I’d do it again without hesitation.

Maria Kokkinou Boege, I am so deeply grateful for her group. Truly. 🤍 Fb group Global Lipedema awareness, surgeries and surgeons.

What the surgery cost included:
•1-night hospital stay with 24/7 nursing
•All meals + beverages
•Legs 360°
•One pair of compression garments

Not included:
•Consultation: 150 PLN (2022)
•Medications + 10 days of heparin injections (~$100 USD)
•Extra compression garment (~$30 USD)
•MLD at the clinic (~$30 USD per session)
•Apartment rental (10 days): ~$600 USD

About Dr. Nowicka & Noviline Clinic

Dr. Nowicka is the owner of Noviline Clinic and the building it’s located in. That means you can rent an apartment directly onsite, which I highly recommend booking with your surgery date.

There’s also a grocery store, pharmacy, and café right in the building. When you’re recovering, convenience is everything.

Her English isn’t perfect but she reads energy exceptionally well. I felt cared for. I felt safe. And I felt seen.

Why WAL?

WAL (Water-Assisted Liposuction) is designed to be gentler on the lymphatic system compared to more aggressive techniques. For women with Lipedema, that matters.

7.6 liters were removed from my legs.

And yet this is important!

Surgery is not a cure.

It does not “fix” Lipedema.
It does not replace lifestyle care.
It does not override hormones.

But it can be a powerful treatment tool.

For me, it reduced mechanical pain, improved mobility, and supported better lymphatic flow. It created space in my body that allowed healing to continue.

What I Want Women to Understand

Lipedema is not a willpower issue.
It is not laziness.
It is not “just weight.”

It is a connective tissue and lymphatic disorder often driven by hormonal shifts, especially estrogen dominance and life stages like puberty, pregnancy, and perimenopause.

Surgery is one piece of the puzzle.
Compression, movement, nervous system regulation, hormone support, and lymphatic care still matter deeply.

I share this not to convince anyone but to inform.

If you’re researching, I hope this helps you ask better questions.

If you’re struggling, I hope you know you’re not alone.

And if you’re considering surgery; trust your intuition, do your homework, and build support around you.

Healing is layered. 🤍

Surgery is not a cure but it is an incredible treatment that can support healing and improved lymphatic system function.

Love Laura your Lipedema Bestie

If you’re going to eat carbs… read this first.This might surprise you:It’s not just what you eat.It’s the order you eat ...
02/14/2026

If you’re going to eat carbs… read this first.

This might surprise you:

It’s not just what you eat.
It’s the order you eat it in.

Especially if you live with Lipedema, inflammation, hormone shifts, or that “heavy legs tomorrow” feeling.

Here’s what I’ve learned (and what actually works):

Step 1: Eat fiber + veggies first.
Leafy greens. Cucumber. Broccoli. Salad with olive oil.
Fiber slows how quickly glucose hits your bloodstream.
It also supports estrogen clearance — which matters more than most women realize.

Step 2: Add protein + healthy fats.
Eggs. Salmon. Greek yogurt. Chicken. Tofu. Nuts.
Protein balances insulin.
Fat slows digestion.
Translation? Fewer blood sugar spikes. Less inflammatory chaos.

Step 3: Eat your carbs last.
Fruit. Rice. Potatoes. Oats. Sourdough.
When carbs come after fiber and protein, your glucose rises slower and steadier.

And steadier blood sugar =
• more stable energy
• less swelling
• fewer cravings
• less “why do my legs feel like cement today?”

Now let’s talk about apple cider vinegar.

Yes it can help a little.
1 tablespoon in water, 10–15 minutes before a carb-heavy meal may slightly improve insulin sensitivity.

But it’s a small tool.
Meal order is more powerful.
Consistency is everything.

This isn’t about cutting carbs forever.
It’s about helping your body handle them better.

And for women with Lipedema especially; that nuance matters.

Tell me in the comments,
Do carbs make you feel energized… or inflamed?

Can yoga help lymphatic drainage?Short answer: Yes.Long answer: Yes; if you practice the right way.Your lymphatic system...
02/13/2026

Can yoga help lymphatic drainage?

Short answer: Yes.
Long answer: Yes; if you practice the right way.

Your lymphatic system doesn’t have a pump like your heart.

It relies on:
• Muscle contraction
• Breath
• Gravity
• Gentle movement
• Nervous system regulation

This is exactly where yoga shines.

When we move slowly and intentionally, we create a natural “squeezing” effect in the tissues that helps move lymph fluid.

When we breathe deeply (especially diaphragmatic breathing), we create pressure changes inside the abdomen that literally help pull lymph upward toward the thoracic duct.

When we elevate the legs, we use gravity to support fluid return.

When we regulate the nervous system, we reduce inflammation and fluid stagnation.

But here’s the part most people miss:

High-intensity, cortisol-spiking workouts can actually worsen swelling for some women (especially with Lipedema).

Gentle, rhythmic, consistent movement > punishment workouts. Like the restorative retreats I offer in Ontario at Wildflowers Farm.

Some of my favorite lymph-supportive poses:
• Legs Up the Wall
• Cat-Cow
• Low Lunge with slow breath
• Gentle twists
• Restorative bridge
• Walking with arm swing

Yoga isn’t about burning calories.
It’s about circulation.
Regulation.
Consistency.

For women with Lipedema, this matters.

You don’t need to fight your body.
You need to work with your physiology.

If you’ve ever felt better after a slow flow or restorative class… that’s not in your head.

That’s your lymph moving.

Comment “LYMPH” if you would be interested in an online Lymph focused yoga class!

30,000 of you. I’m honestly emotional.I just looked at this number and had to pause for a moment.Thirty thousand humans....
02/13/2026

30,000 of you. I’m honestly emotional.

I just looked at this number and had to pause for a moment.

Thirty thousand humans.
Thirty thousand stories.
Thirty thousand hearts choosing to be here.

If you’ve followed me for lymph tips, Lipedema education, nervous-system healing, movement, real talk, or simply because something I shared made you feel less alone, thank you. Truly.

This space started as me sharing what I was learning in my own body.
It became a place to tell the truth about healing.
And now it feels like a community.

You show up.
You comment.
You share your stories.
You ask brave questions.
You support each other.

That matters more than you know.

To every woman navigating swelling, pain, hormones, surgery decisions, grief, hope, or tiny wins; I see you.
To everyone quietly watching from the sidelines; I see you too.
You belong here.

This page isn’t about perfection.
It’s about progress, education, compassion, and learning to care for our bodies without shame.

Thank you for trusting me.
Thank you for growing with me.
Thank you for helping make this corner of the internet softer, smarter, and more supportive.

Here’s to healing, community, and what we’re building together. 🤍

Drop a 💗 if you’ve been here a while or say hi if you’re new. I’d love to meet you.

IgniteHER: Fire Horse RisingA New Moon Yoga Experience at Wildflowers FarmThursday, February 19th6:30pm – 8:30pmWildflow...
02/13/2026

IgniteHER: Fire Horse Rising

A New Moon Yoga Experience at Wildflowers Farm

Thursday, February 19th

6:30pm – 8:30pm

Wildflowers Farm

Investment: $55

🌑 The Energy

The Fire Horse is instinct.
It is forward motion.
It is power that doesn’t ask permission.

This New Moon, we gather not to “fix” ourselves…
but to ignite what’s been waiting.

What’s Included

•Grounding + nervous system settling
•Fire-inspired yoga flow (strong but accessible)
•Guided breathwork to clear + energize
•Intention-setting ritual under the New Moon
•Community connection + integration

This is not hustle energy.
This is regulated fire.
Wild heart. Steady body.

Who This Is For

• Women craving momentum
• Women navigating change
• Women who feel something rising inside
• Women ready to stop shrinking

Drop a 🔥 if you feel like this is exactly what you need!

‼️CONTEST ALERT -WIN your spot at our next NEW MOON yoga experience!!How to ENTER:LIKE - this original post on Laura Ker...
02/12/2026

‼️CONTEST ALERT -WIN your spot at our next NEW MOON yoga experience!!

How to ENTER:
LIKE - this original post on Laura Kerr Yoga
SHARE + Tag us in your share
COMMENT - tell us your fav yoga pose
TAG - your BESTIE or friends you would love to bring to this NEW MOON yoga experience (each separate tag counts as one entry)
WINNER will be announced Tuesday Feb 17th

Doctor: Your bloodwork is normal.Me: But my body is screaming at me…Let’s talk about estrogen + Lipedema.Estrogen domina...
02/12/2026

Doctor: Your bloodwork is normal.
Me: But my body is screaming at me…

Let’s talk about estrogen + Lipedema.

Estrogen dominance can fuel fat cell growth and inflammation.
For women with Lipedema, that can mean:

• faster progression
• more pain
• swelling that feels impossible to manage

And here’s the part no one explains well…

Normal bloodwork does NOT always mean everything is normal.
It often means we aren’t looking deep enough.

Why hormone testing can miss the bigger picture in Lipedema:

1. Hormones move around like busy bees.
Estrogen fluctuates throughout the day and across your cycle.
One blood draw = one snapshot.
It’s like watching one frame of a movie and assuming you know the whole story.

2. Lipedema fat stores estrogen.
Lipedema tissue behaves differently than typical fat.
It can hold onto estrogen like a sponge.
So your blood levels might look “fine”
while your tissues are overloaded.

3. It’s not just estrogen: it’s how you metabolize it.
Your body makes estrogen, uses it, and breaks it down.
Some metabolites are protective.
Some are inflammatory.
Most standard labs don’t differentiate between them.

4. Estrogen doesn’t act alone.
Progesterone and cortisol (your stress hormone) influence how estrogen behaves.
If we only test estrogen, we miss the whole hormonal ecosystem.

Hormone testing can be helpful;
but in Lipedema, it rarely tells the full story.

13 Signs You Might Be Experiencing Estrogen Dominance:

• Heavy, painful periods (clotting, flooding, intense cramps)
• PMS that feels extreme
• Tender or fibrocystic breasts
• Mood swings or anxiety (especially pre-period)
• Low libido
• Fat stored primarily in hips/thighs
• Difficulty losing fat despite consistent effort
• Bloating or fluid retention
• Fat that feels painful or nodular
• Swelling that worsens around your cycle
• Fatigue + brain fog
• Sleep disruption
• Lipedema flares tied to hormonal shifts

If this resonates, you are not imagining it.
You are not “just hormonal.”
And you are not broken.

Lipedema is hormonal.
It is inflammatory.
It is complex.

And it deserves deeper conversations than “your labs look normal.”

If you’ve ever been told everything is fine when you knew it wasn’t: tell me below. Let’s normalize listening to our bodies.

— Laura your Lipedema bestie xo

02/12/2026

Lipedema q+a with Laura

‼️CONTEST ALERT -WIN your spot at our next (in person) session‼️ENTER to WIN by… LIKE - this original post on Laura Kerr...
02/11/2026

‼️CONTEST ALERT -WIN your spot at our next (in person) session‼️
ENTER to WIN by…
LIKE - this original post on Laura Kerr Yoga
SHARE + Tag us in your share
COMMENT - tell us your fav yoga pose
TAG - your BESTIE or friend you would love to bring to yoga (each separate tag counts as one entry)
WINNER will be announced Friday February 20th

7 Stress-RelievingTruths Every woman with Lipedema Needs to Know!
02/11/2026

7 Stress-RelievingTruths Every woman with Lipedema Needs to Know!

🚨UNPOPULAR TRUTH ABOUT SURGERY Not all surgeons are created equal.And surgery? It’s not the finish line.It’s the startin...
02/10/2026

🚨UNPOPULAR TRUTH ABOUT SURGERY

Not all surgeons are created equal.
And surgery? It’s not the finish line.

It’s the starting point.

No one really prepares you for this part…

the after.

How you care for your body once the procedure is done can make or break your results:

• lymphatic support
• proper compression
• nervous system regulation
• rest (real rest, not “push through it”)
• gentle movement
• consistency over perfection

Surgery is a tool.
Healing is a relationship.

If you’re thinking about surgery; or you’re already on the other side of it….

please hear this:

✨Your body needs ongoing care, not just a one-time fix.

This isn’t fear-based.

It’s empowerment.

💬 If you’ve had surgery, what surprised you most about the healing process?
Your answer could help someone else feel less alone.

🤍Love Laura your Lipedema Bestie

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