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Updated 9 Feb 2012

Posted 10 Nov 2011

I lost 45lbs through Overeater's anonymous, 2 years ago. I have been working out hard, a minimum of 3 days/week & can't get rid of my belly pooch. I had a consultation for regular lipo about a month ago, but really am afraid of something so invasive & expensive.

The place I go for Botox & filler had an open house tonight. I always go to find out about new procedures they offer & their $5000 drawing for free products/procedures. They were showing this new cold lipo machine I have been researching. It has been on Dr Oz show often & also The Doctors, as the best spot fat treatment on the market today. They needed a volunteer to demonstrate the procedure & I was in!



Updated on 13 Nov 2011:
Today is 3 days after my procedure. Swelling seems to be down for the most part. I am still about 50% numb. The other 50% feels a little sore, like I was kicked in the stomach. I haven't taken any of the nerve-blockers. I have a very high pain threshold & am a recovering addict, so I hesitate to take any pills, unless I really hurt.

I worked out Friday (weight lifting & treadmill) & did water aerobics & swam 30 laps yesterday. took today off & plan to go beck to weights/treadmill tomorrow.

Updated on 16 Nov 2011:
Today is almost 1 week. Absolutely no pain at all. Still a little numb but it's going away. I only took 3 pills of the 20 nerve-blockers the Dr prescribed to me. , when it started to feel like I had been kicked in the gut. They told me to take the pill as soon as the pain started, so it didn't get any worse. I worked out the very next day after this procedure, for 2 hours & have worked out (switching up with weight-lifting, swimming, water aerobics & treadmill) for 4 days, since having this dome. I'm wondering if maybe the thought this procedure might work & that I might have a boost to get rid of unwanted blubber, is making me work harder?

Updated on 20 Nov 2011:
I have been posting here every few days but none of my updates are showing up. It is now 10 days post procedure. I had a little itching yesterday but none today & the numbness is going away more every day. I think I have lost some of the bulge, because I've gone down one belt hole alredy!

Updated on 20 Jan 2012:
Well, everyone who knew I refused to wear a 2-piece anymore & why, says they see no reason I can;t wear one now! Ritacca is having a Coolsculpt day in Feb & offering even better discounts for this so I think I'll do my lower ab again.

Updated on 9 Feb 2012:
Ritacca had a Valentines special tonight. There was a presentation with their new ad campaign. Kinda stupid, something about a football game & everyone was ripping their clothes off & running around in their underwear. Their new catch phrase is, "Get Naked".

Anyway, there was a drawing for a free $1800 Coolsculpt & also they were offering buy one, get the 2nd 75% off. Well... I won the drawing!!!

So I'm getting my abs, inner & outer thighs done for a total of $2175. Gonna do them all in one day.

The took some "after" pics. I should have them posted in the next couple of days.

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I've always loved the staff at Ritacca. Friendly gals who are always caring & helping me to look my best. I can go in there, say i only have a certain amount of money to spend & they will offer me the best solution for my buck. I have never looked better or been treated with more care & concern. They answered all my questions, checked on my discomfort often & let me converse with the other gals asking about the procedure, while I was going through it (I was the person used for the demo). I was given a prescription for Neurontin for the pain I may experience in a few days. They urged me to fill it, so I wouldn't have a moment of discomfort. I will post back in a day or 2 & should have the "before" pictures they took by then.

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Pufferpunk 3 Dec 2011
Ritacca is offering 25% off for coolsculpting. Made an appt for my saddlebags.
Pufferpunk 9 Dec 2011
Got my saddlebags done today. I barely felt a thing & napped through both sides. I really, really wanted them to somehow fit the 8" applicator on there but she had to use the 6.3. Kinda feel like maybe this isn't going to work as well as my lower abs. Didn't even feel very cold. Maybe I should have waited until they came out with the new thigh applicator in October but they were offering 25% for the month of December.
Pufferpunk 12 Dec 2011
Don't waste your $$$ on the saddlebags. Not enough fat got in the 6.3" attachment & it didn't even feel cold. 3 days later & the skin isn't numb at all. Wait for the larger thigh attachment in October.
stephk 26 Jan 2012
any update pufferpunk? and there is going to be coolsculting that can be used on sadlebags/banana buldge?
Pufferpunk 26 Jan 2012
I'm not very happy with the results from my saddlebags. I didn't expect any really, as my legs are bad & not enough of the fat went into the appliance. I should have used it elsewhere & waited for the leg appliance to come out in October. It's supposed to be flatter. On the other hand, I am thrilled with the results of my lower ab. I can wear a 2-piece swimsuit again! I'd like to do it one more time there but I'm afraid of the skin loosening more (I'm 52 & lost a lot of weight a few years ago).

Ritacca is having another promotion for Valentine's Day & offering an even better discount than their last one of 25% off & also a drawing for a free treatment. Although it's supposed to be for couples, they told me I could bring a friend.
Pufferpunk 26 Jan 2012
I forgot to mention, when I go there on Feb 7th for their next promotion, I'm going to try to get some "after" pics for you guys.
loe 7 Feb 2012
I read under another post that you would be posting pictures soon? I'm going to go for a consultation in 3 days and I would love to see your pictures beforehand to get a better idea of what to expect. Also before pictures??
Pufferpunk 7 Feb 2012
I don't think I'm going to get them before Thursday. they're having a Coolsculpt Valentine's special on the 9th but I don't have a date. I was hoping to get pics then but not sure now.
cherry_pez 15 Mar 2012
Hi Pufferpink, was just wondering how painful the procedures were? I just got a great online deal and wanted to get my abdomen done, but all the "extreme pain' reviews are making me reconsider.. Thanks :)
cherry_pez 15 Mar 2012
*punk I mean :)
Pufferpunk 15 Mar 2012
I have now had my lower abdomen, middle abdomen outer thighs 2x & inner thighs 1x with absolutely NO pain at all. I took a total of 4 Neurontin (nerve-blocker)s for all of it. Doesn't mean you won't have problems. I wish I could tell you why I have none & for some, it's excruciating. I'm about a week post doing my middle ab, inner & outer thighs & no pain, very little itching.

Still waiting on before/after pics.

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