39 Years Old, Active but Struggled with Losing the Bulge - Charlotte, NC

Yesterday I had my first coolsculpting procedure done on my flank area and next week I will have my lower abdominal area done. The coolmax was used yesterday and will be used next week. I definitely agree with other reviews that are posted on how everything felt. I had my before pics done and then went into the coolsculpting room. The technician placed a protective gel pad on my left flank area. This sheet is wet and very cold. It's so cold that it almost takes your breath away. It is only uncomfortable for a few a seconds. When the technician placed the coolmax applicator and the vacuum process started it was pretty uncomfortable. At first I wasn't sure if I was going to be able to make it through the procedure by the way it was feeling. The freezing process started next which is also uncomfortable. After about 6 minutes or so it gets bearable and then you get used to it. I really felt like this was completely like the other reviews on here described. I have some bruising but nothing too bad. My skin felt numb to the touch yesterday after the procedure and is still somewhat numb today. The pain isn't too bad. I feel like I have a muscle ache and mostly notice it when sitting/standing or bending. I have been using an abdominal binder and have been using ice about every 2 or 3 hours for about 30 minutes. I have noticed my left side has been having muscle twitches today but the right side isn't which is really strange. The technician told me that I will be more sore after the lower abdominal procedure next week and since I had already started bruising while I was there yesterday, she was certain I would have bruising on my abdomen. She also stated that the abdominal area will bruise more than my flank area has. I didn't have any issues sleeping last night and will be doing my normal work out routine. I typically go the gym for an hour and a half 3 to 4 days a week and I walk for an hour in the evenings 5 days a week. Sometimes I walk everyday. It depends on the weather. I don't feel like the flank area would any way interfere with any activities for anyone in anyway. I will update daily on how I feel and also on how I feel after the abdominal area is done. I will also add pictures when possible. The facility I am having my treatments done at is Sona MedSpa and so far I am very pleased with service I have received from them. The ensure that you are comfortable and Perri the technician called to check on me today. This really made me feel like they care about their clients.

Today is 2 days since coolsculpting of my flank area. Nothing much to report. Just minimal discomfort which is relieved when wearing my abdominal binder. I did a lot of errands today and came home and walked for an hour. I used ice packs once today. My skin is still feeling a little numb and I have some muscle discomfort but nothing to bad.

Today is 3 days post my flank procedure. This really hasn't been bad at all so far. I am sore but not anything I can't handle. I walked for an hour yesterday and I went to the gym and did my normal hour and a half work out. I have been sleeping ok. It is more comfortable to sleep on my back vs my side due to my flanks being sore. Today's update is short as there isn't much to report