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Looking Forward to Results - Illinois

  • posted 1 year ago
  • updated 1 month ago

I lost 45lbs through Overeater's anonymous, 2...

  • 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!

Today is 3 days after my procedure. Swelling...

  • 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.

Today is almost 1 week. Absolutely no pain at all...

  • 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?

I have been posting here every few days but none...

  • 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!

Well, everyone who knew I refused to wear a...

  • 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.

Ritacca had a Valentines special tonight. There...

  • 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.

I finally have photo results for you guys!!!

  • 24 Jul 2012
I finally have photo results for you guys!!!

Please check out my new, before/after pics! This...

  • 25 Jul 2012
Please check out my new, before/after pics! This was after 3 treatments: 2 lower ab & 1 middle upper ab.

Ritacca was offering a buy 1 get 1 free...

  • 16 Jan 2013
Ritacca was offering a buy 1 get 1 free Coolsculpting (also, they reduced their prices by $300) so I'm going next week, for more body sculpting. Can't wait! Going to do lower abs & maybe upper again. Still just a lil flab left.

I got a 2 for 1 over the Holidays. Getting my abs...

  • 24 Jan 2013
I got a 2 for 1 over the Holidays. Getting my abs & right inner/outer thigh done tomorrow (one leg is bigger than the other)!

I paid $1500 for a buy 1 get 1 free. Just got my...

  • 28 Jan 2013
I paid $1500 for a buy 1 get 1 free. Just got my middle abs done. My belly's small enough now to fit most my lower & upper abs into the machine. I was going to do my thighs again but they convinced me that Vaser Shape was better for this, so my freebie I'll be using on my tummy one more time & then it should be pretty much totally flat! =o)

I work out lifting weights 2x/week, swim & do...

  • 3 Feb 2013
I work out lifting weights 2x/week, swim & do water aerobics 3 days/week & follow Weight Watchers. I have just had my 10th Coolsulpting procedure (3rd for the belly) & plan on 1 more in a month. Absolutely NO pain at all, Went to the gym the next day. It's been more than a week now & still no pain. Never used the Neurontin they gave me.

I have another Coolsculpting I got in a buy 1 get...

  • 5 Mar 2013
I have another Coolsculpting I got in a buy 1 get 1 free for the Holidays. Appointment if this Friday. I was going to do my tummy again but it's almost totally flat now! I'll have to consult with the "experts" at Ritacca, as to where I should go next. I'm thinking somewhere on my sides.

Getting my flanks done a week from tomorrow! It's...

  • 4 Apr 2013
Getting my flanks done a week from tomorrow! It's for free, because I got a buy 1 get 1 over the holidays!!!

Went in today for my freebie. I had them look me...

  • 12 Apr 2013
Went in today for my freebie. I had them look me over & we decided on doing a bulge on my right thigh that I don't have on the left one. They froze it 2x. Maybe now, my thighs will be more symmetrical!
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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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Ibagoalie 12 Apr 2013
So if you had a choice of doing outer or inner thighs, which do you think gives you best look? Im thinking outer. BTW, have you had your body fat measured? If so did it drop significantly?
Pufferpunk 12 Apr 2013
I have had my inner thighs done 1x & the outer 2x. This is # 3 & 4 on the right one. I definitely can see a HUGE difference on the smoothness of my contour! I've always been pear-shaped & my thighs were very out of proportion to the rest of me & were very lumpy/bumpy. I have never had measurements or body fat percentages taken.
Ibagoalie 4 Apr 2013
I'm considering a second go on my flanks in a couple months. While i've had great results in all areas i've had done, istill want a little more on my waist. I've lost count, how many/which areas did you have done and which did you feel gave you biggest bang for the buck?
Pufferpunk 4 Apr 2013
Ive done the upper/lower abs 3-4x, outer thighs 2x & inner thighs 1x. I feel this procedure is the very best for the abs. I was going to get this freebie there 1 more time but my belly is almost totally flat now.
Ibagoalie 6 Mar 2013
Have you had your back flanks done? The back area just below your rib cage, but above the butt? I did mine a month ago. Little pockets of fat that stood out more ever since I had my regular flanks done.
Pufferpunk 6 Mar 2013
I have always been pear-shaped, so never had much problems there, unless I became obese. I lost all my extra weight & worked out for many years, before I started Coolscuplting for the pockets of fat that wouldn't go away no how much I ate healthy & exercised. It is my opinion, that if all this is done, Coolsculpting will work on whatever part of our bodies can fit into the machine. From what I've read, it works best on the torso, your body part included. HTH
Ibagoalie 24 Jan 2013
Amazing loss of The Bulge! I would have been nervous to all of it in one day, though. Glad it's working for you.
cherry_pez 24 Jul 2012
Wow your pics look amazing. Just had my abdomen and flanks done for the second time, hope my results will be as good as yours :)
Pufferpunk 24 Jul 2012
Thanks!
I do continue to work out hard, too.
Pufferpunk 24 Jul 2012
I posted my before/after pics.
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.
cherry_pez 15 Mar 2012
*punk I mean :)
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 :)
Pufferpunk 6 Mar 2013
Sorry I didn't answer this, I hope you had absolutely no pain, like I did. Can you update me on how this went for you?
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.
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 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.
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.
stephk 26 Jan 2012
any update pufferpunk? and there is going to be coolsculting that can be used on sadlebags/banana buldge?
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.
Pufferpunk 6 Mar 2013
I have to admit, that after a year of getting my saddlebags done, I am quite pleased at the fact they are not nearly as lumpy-appearing as they were. My pear-shaped figure is getting much more balanced!
Ibagoalie 6 Mar 2013
Is the new attachment the Coolcurve plus? Have you done inner thighs yet? I want to, but nervous about skin sag
Pufferpunk 6 Mar 2013
Yes, I have done the inner thighs with the smaller attachment. I haven't heard of the Coolcurve plus (gotta look that up). Yes, if you are older like me (54), your skin will get looser, the more fat you remove. It's a choice, which "evil" you prefer.
Pufferpunk 7 Mar 2013
Thank, you, thank you, thank you!!! I had no idea the Coolcurve + attachment was even available yet! I heard 2 years ago it was in the works & supposed to come out in October 2012 (which it did) but my place hadn't heard a word about it. Considering they are one of the 1st on the country to offer Coolscupting, I'm surprised. I'm sure they'll have it very soon, so I cancelled my next appt for Friday, to wait until they get the new aperture.
Ibagoalie 7 Mar 2013
So you are going to use it on your outer thighs again? If so, I would be VERY interested in results. I need to nag my Dr to get one too. As for inner thighs, is the sag really saggy? I'm 53, so it would be a concern. I was kind of hoping since it is gradual that it wouldn't be too obvious.

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