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FDRS is pleased to live stream the annual conference to our fat disorder community for FREE.  We are able to make these videos available through the generosity of our donors.  Please consider donating to FDRS.  No donation too small or too large.  

The livestream links are as follows (note, there are different links for each day.) There is no sign up needed for the livestream!

Click here for Friday

Click here for Saturday

Click here for Sunday

Can’t make the livestream? No problem! These sessions are being recorded and will be available on the FDRS YouTube channel in summer of 2019.

TIMES ARE IN EASTERN TIME ZONE

Friday, April 12

Stream Live at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsOUBmb8YhY

4:00 - 6:00 pm Registration, Vendor Mixer and Welcome Reception

6:00 - 6:30 pm Opening Ceremonies

6:30 - 7:00 pm Introduction to Lymphatic Yoga and Deep Breathing: Edely Wallace

7:00 - 7:30 pm Fashion Show

Saturday, April 13

Stream Live at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClAqqRdOH8I

8:00 – 8:40 Keynote Address: Why Doesn't my Treatment Work for My Fat?: Karen Herbst, MD, PhD

8:40 – 9:00 Break

9:00 – 9:20 The Clinical Examination of Lipedema: John “Jerry” Bartholomew, MD

9:20 – 9:40 Chronic Venous Disease - When Treatments may Help: Lindy McHutchison, MD, ABOG, ABVLM

9:40: 10:00 Lipedema and Vasospastic Disease: A “Livid” Association: Steven Dean, DO

10:00 – 10:20 Break

10:20 – 11:25 Research Update:

  • Landscape of Lipedema Clinical Research: Erik Lontok, PhD

  • Whole Body Water Distribution in Lipedema and Dercums Disease: Rachelle Crescenzi, PhD

  • Washington University Lipedema Study Update: Thomas F. Wright, MD FACP FACPh RVT

  • Whole Body Imaging Of Lipedema: Rachelle Crescenzi, PhD

  • Genetic Basis of Lipedema and Physiological Insight: Yann Klimentidis, PhD

  • Lipedema Manifestation and Hormonal Alterations: Is Estrogen Contributing to Pathophysiology?: Michelle T. Foster, PhD

11:25 – 12:30 Break

12:30 - 12:45 Deep Breathing Exercise to Move Lymphatics: Edely Wallace

12:45 – 1:15 Defining Dercum Disease: Karen Herbst, MD, PhD

1:15 – 1:45 Overview of the Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes and Lipedema: Clair Francomano, MD

1:45– 2:05 Break

2:05 – 2:30 Breakout Session: How to Form a Local Support Group: John “Jerry” Bartholomew, MD

2:30 – 2:55 Breakout Session: Integrative Methods of Pain Management for the Fat Disorder Patient: Linda-Anne Kahn, CLT-LANA NCBTMB CDT

3:00 – 3:20 Break

3:20 – 3:45 Breakout Session: News you can Use: Physical Therapy Treatment Interventions for Fat Disorders: Paula M. Donahue, PT, DPT, CLT-LANA, MBA

3:45 – 4:10 Breakout Session: Take Your Time: A Graded Approach to Treating Fat Disorders: Maureen McBeth, PT, MPT, CLT-LANA

4:10 - 4:25 Treating Another Pain: Challenging Insurance Denials for Denied Lipectomies: Joseph Gavin, J.D.

4:25 – 4:45 Break

4:45 – 6:15 Liposuction for Lipedema and Dercum’s Disease:

  • Liposuction for Lipedema and Lymphedema: Jay Granzow, MD

  • Combining Skin Excision with Liposuction for Lipedema: Brachioplasty, Thighplasty, Abdominoplasty: Michael S. Schwartz, M.D., APC

  • Fibrosis and Lipedema: What you need to know: David Amron, MD

  • Large Volume Liposuction: Daniel Krochmal, MD

  • WAL: Awake, Comfortable, and Relaxed: Nadiv Shapira, MD

  • Q&A

4:45 - 5:45 Breakout Session: Roundtable Discussion for Family/Friends:  Preventing Caregiver Burnout:  Chuck Ehrlich

Sunday, April 14

Stream Live at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTZvyeUHBjU

8:00 - 9:00 Breakout Session: Patient Journeys: What Worked for Me (May or May Not Work for You)

  • Viking Winter Diet--Treating Obesity and Autoimmune Diseases Through Vitamin-A Elimination: Arlene L. Nelson, MSN, APRN

  • How I Lost Over 6 Dress Sizes without Surgery: Cheryl M. Scoledge

  • How Low Can You Go? Success with Lipedema on a Zerocarb Carnivore Ketogenic Diet: Gillian Szollos

9:00 – 9:20 Break

9:20 – 10:00 Patient Perspectives:

  • Defying Dercum's: Susan Mortarelli

  • Living My Best Life with Stage 3 Lipedema: Tammy Carraway

10:00 – 10:20 Insights from Personal Nutrition Research: Chuck Ehrlich

10:20 – 10:40 Break

10:40 – 11:30 Lymphatic Yoga: Case Presentation: Edely Wallace

11:30 – 12:00 Stress Reduction for Lipedema and Dercum’s Disease Patients: Kathleen H. Lisson, MT, CLT

12:00 – 12:15 Closing Ceremonies

**ALL TIMES, SPEAKERS, AND TOPICS SUBJECT TO CHANGE**

The speakers are representing themselves in their personal capacity. Their views are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of FDRS.

Notice to patients: This conference and the related materials are provided solely to educate consumers on health care and medical issues that may affect their daily lives. Nothing in the Content should be considered, or used as a substitute for, medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Reliance on the Content or any portion thereof is solely at your own risk.