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In So Much Pain - Michigan

Name: In So Much Pain - Michigan
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Rating: 2
Author: Stefany

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I had the procedure done on my stomach (3 places)...

StefanyJanuary 26, 2011

$2,100

I had the procedure done on my stomach (3 places) 5 days ago. The procedure itself was relatively painless, and the first day or two was not bad either (numbness, and slight tingling). Day three I started having sharp shooting pains, and constant throbbing. It seems to get worse everday. Ive been 2 nights in a row, and have been taking tylenol or Motrin 800 pretty much rvery 4 hours! I even missed work yesterday, I can't even sit up straight. I called the doctor that did it, and he said, yeah that happens sometimes, if it keeps up for 2 to 3 weeks call and we'll get you in. Omg I cannot imagine 2 more weeks of this. Im kinda freaking out, Ive looked all over the internet and cant find anyone whos even reported anything like this. I want to know how long its going to last, or even if I should go see my regular doctor! Anyone else go through anything like this? Any advice or info would be appreciated. Thanks!

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Replies (39)

BrittB

January 27, 2011

Hi Stefany,

Welcome to the cool sculpting community. I'm sorry you have had to deal with so much so far. You might want to check out the answers to the question in our doctor Q&A Pain, Bruising, Risks, it might help. Please keep us updated and I am sure everything will feel better in a few weeks.

Thanks so much for the review,

-Britt

Sharon at RealSelf

January 28, 2011

Hi Stefany -- Just wanted to let you know we have another community member, Princess34, who had CoolSculpting around the same time as you. She's also in quite a bit of pain; perhaps you two could compare notes on how to get through this? Here's her review.

Hope you're doing okay. :)

CMTinLALA

February 19, 2011

Oh Stefany,

I feel your pain...literally. :o( I've tried, ibuprofen and codiene (leftover from a root canal) and neither worked for me. Since you did this about 2 weeks before me, I would really appreciate it if you would let me know if the pain and swelling have gone down for you.

wishing you the best,

CMTinLALA

Stefany

February 21, 2011

It took about 10 days post procedure for the stabbing pain to go away. At about 14 days the swelling went down, and the numbness pretty much went away. My tummy is still a little tender, but NOTHING like before. I started to notice results about that time. It did work, my stomach is flatter and slightly smoother. I'm still not thinking it was worth it though, although it worked if I had known I was going to have to go through hell anyway, I would have opted for something with more dramatic results. Good luck....I hope your feeling better by now.

DMM

November 9, 2011

Was considering it, but not now. Dont think it was worth it, might as well do the suction thing, lol Thanks for keeping us posted Stephany!

kookie

March 2, 2011

Hi Stefany..I have been online doing research on this procedure and is really considering it. I live in Michigan and wanted to know exactly where did you go for ur treatment and how many did u have to get?

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