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28 Yr Old, 1 Child, 5'2", 170lbs - Lower Ab Coolsculpting - Colorado, CO
UPDATED FROM lds123
6 months post
2ND round 1.5 month update pics!!
lds123February 27, 2017
WORTH IT$1,200
I think the results speak for themselves.
I like posting side by sides of earlier updates because I think it really just helps to see progress. Up close, my fat is now super jiggly now. Does anyone know if this is a part of the fat breakdown? I've never had fat jiggle like this before. Its like a waterbed on my belly Lol! Thought?
I like posting side by sides of earlier updates because I think it really just helps to see progress. Up close, my fat is now super jiggly now. Does anyone know if this is a part of the fat breakdown? I've never had fat jiggle like this before. Its like a waterbed on my belly Lol! Thought?
UPDATED FROM lds123
6 months post
Round 2 pic update
lds123February 4, 2017
Today is February 4th. It's has been almost one month since my 2nd round of coolsculpting. My scale read 154.8 this morning so I am the same weight as I was when I went in for treatment. The top pics are my pics before January treatment. The bottom pic was taken today. I feel like I look the same with a slightly different contour. At this point I wouldn't say I'm seeing results, but also know I still have another month or so to go before the full effect sets in. What do you guys think?
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February 5, 2017
I can see the results comparing your pics. The one thing is, we keep liquids and sometimes the procedure makes ca back few round. Like liposuction, etc...but overall is good.
February 8, 2017
Say what again Vevebrasil? Are you saying we retain liquids for ages after the procedure? If so this has been my experience so far, I'm hoping it will go...
February 6, 2017
Thank you so much for detailing your journey! I think your results look great and I can't wait to see your results in a month! Thanks again! This has really helped me in my decision making process since we are similar in age, weight, and we both have one child.
February 8, 2017
We are the same height and similar weight. I also had coolsculpting done on my lower abs. Thank for sharing your progress. It is very helpful. You're results look great. Good luck to you!
February 10, 2017
I have been following your progress as I am set to have this done next Monday on my lower abs and love handles. You have made great progress which gives me hope. I do weight training 3 days a week and cardio two days a week with a trainer - I am concerned that I will have issues with this after the procedure. And I do not have a compression garment but may look into getting one to help. And I also bruise very bad too - so am probably going to expect that. Not so much looking forward to the pins and needles you are talking about - but I guess I just hope it is worth it!!
February 11, 2017
I hear ya. I could not weight train for about 5 days after round 1 due to swelling and bruising. When I had round 2 of coolsculpting in January, I experienced the late onset nerve pain and couldn't work out for 2 weeks! They prescribed me gabapentin. It was $10 for me at the pharmacy. If I ever do another round of coolsculpting, I will be asking for a prescription up front just in case. If I don't end up needing it, thenew Yay! But I don't ever want to wait again. Lol. It helped so much and got me back to my regular workouts. Waist trainers really help too. I got one from Kohls for $25. The brand is Maidenform. Xtra firm pull on waist nipper. I love it. I still wear it under my clothes when I work out! :)
February 11, 2017
Thank you for all the great info!!!! I am nervous and excited at the same time for this!!
February 12, 2017
Quick question - why do you wear the compression when you weight Train? Does it help with your back and posture?
I just really hope I get results like yours - they are amazing. Even just after the first round. inammglad I have a trainer for my workouts and my other good friend is my dietician. It's just no matter how good I am and how much weight I lose I always have my stomach pooch and flabby arms. So hoping the CS will finally be my saving grace!
I just really hope I get results like yours - they are amazing. Even just after the first round. inammglad I have a trainer for my workouts and my other good friend is my dietician. It's just no matter how good I am and how much weight I lose I always have my stomach pooch and flabby arms. So hoping the CS will finally be my saving grace!
February 12, 2017
I wear it for 3 reasons.
1.) Like you said: Posture. It's amazing the difference. My form is so much better and feel more muscle groups being worked because of it. (Side note: I primarily do resistance training. Some weights and kettle bell are home but generally no equipment for strength training.
2.) Flexing! All that compression on the stomach makes me kind of flex more when I'm running on the treadmill, doing squats, or even just walking around. My abdominal muscles seem to be "working" more rather than being relaxed when my gut is just hanging out. Lol
3.) Comfort. I used to run on the treadmill but not support. Stomach flab heldschuster inplace by my pants waistband. I'd be so focused on the jiggle. My pants would slip down and I would feel my pooch bouncing as I ran. It was so uncomfortable and even though I work out at home alone, it made me feel embarrassed. Now when I run, no jiggle, way better posture, and no self consciousNess. :) :) :)
1.) Like you said: Posture. It's amazing the difference. My form is so much better and feel more muscle groups being worked because of it. (Side note: I primarily do resistance training. Some weights and kettle bell are home but generally no equipment for strength training.
2.) Flexing! All that compression on the stomach makes me kind of flex more when I'm running on the treadmill, doing squats, or even just walking around. My abdominal muscles seem to be "working" more rather than being relaxed when my gut is just hanging out. Lol
3.) Comfort. I used to run on the treadmill but not support. Stomach flab heldschuster inplace by my pants waistband. I'd be so focused on the jiggle. My pants would slip down and I would feel my pooch bouncing as I ran. It was so uncomfortable and even though I work out at home alone, it made me feel embarrassed. Now when I run, no jiggle, way better posture, and no self consciousNess. :) :) :)
February 12, 2017
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February 12, 2017
"3.) Comfort. I used to run on the treadmill without any support. My stomach flab held in place by my pants waistband."
February 12, 2017
That is awesome!! I am going to Kohls today to try and find one! I suppose I could wear it under dresses then too?!
February 12, 2017
Oh yeah! You'll look good in a dress for sure! Lol
I am a size 8 and wear size medium in Maidenform. It is tight!! If it fits comfortabley, you probably need to go a size down. (At 170lbs last year, I was wearing a large but had to size down after weight loss and CS) .
I am a size 8 and wear size medium in Maidenform. It is tight!! If it fits comfortabley, you probably need to go a size down. (At 170lbs last year, I was wearing a large but had to size down after weight loss and CS) .
February 12, 2017
I am 5'8 and 195lbs and just turned 40 with two kids - so I have gravity and hormones not in my favor haha. I will probably try an charge at this point. And I laughed out loud when I read your comment about running cause I hate when the pooch pops out of my pants - uggg. And because I do full in weight training three days a week I will love the support and posture help - so will my trainer!! I just want to tell you that you have been such an inspiration for me to get this done. I showed my husband your 6 weeks pictures and he was impressed but still not sure he is very happy about me spending the money. My doctor is my friend and she did say that with my workouts and diet - after about three months I will see the final results and should be very happy. Out of all the many reviews on here yours was so honest and inspirational- so thank you!
February 11, 2017
Hi, I also concur with the guy's above and have one further question- which is- do you think the second round is worth it? I've had a first round with similar results to you- not sure about anything second round....
UPDATED FROM lds123
5 months post
Ugh! Pins and needles!!! Day 4.
lds123January 15, 2017
No 2 procedures are alike, I suppose. These nerve endings misfiring all across my stomach are about on my last nerve! (Yes, I'm punny). Like I said yesterday, the actual pain itself is about at a 3, but when the misfires are constantly (and they have been ALL day, the frequency makes the pain feel closer to a 5/6. I find that walking and stretching really help. Hot shower was awesome. I also find that rubbing (not massaging or putting any pressure) my stomach really fast back and forth temporarily alleviate the pain. NONE of this happened to me last time so I am definitely caught off guard. Hoping it doesn't last too much longer. Still wearing compression garment all day and night. Tender to the touch still. Still very swollen. Boooo!
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January 16, 2017
Keep up the good work-looking good!! I'm a 39yo male, and am also in colorado, I went to Ideal image (in park meadows area) and had my Cool sculpting done on my lower abdomen - one big applicator horizontally on my lower gut, and then an applicator going vertically on each side up to the mid abs - overlapping that already targeted lower gut, on each side. I also had each of my flanks done too, with the smaller applicator, however I'm a little skeptical that what they did was enough as I was wanting just as much the actual sides of my love handles, but was originally told I didn't have "enough" fat to make the work - according to one nurse - and barely got the rear flanks done, as I had to lean over on my side, and bending my back a little so the applicator could get a good pinch..,
So I HAd this core session done the 3rd of January. I'm almost on two weeks post and I'm generally starting to see my lower bulb get a little smaller - but the big "pinch" is still there, but a little smaller. It took me until about up until today -12 days out- my abdomen to feel like I didn't just do a 1000 situps, or as if I had a big bruise across it. I was numb and soar literally this almost 2 weeks until now. SO I know that that big applicator on the lower ab must have really gotten to work in that lower area, I had a little bruising as well likes yours. But I guess that lower session really is effective. I'm not taking any photos however, but I will get them to give me the pre procedure and the check up photos when I go in there to have on display sometime soon..
This week I'm goign to start kicking up my exercise and start working on myself metabolically, to help jump start some weight and fat loss as well.
So Looking at your results is encouraging to see what I could expect in another month and a half. AS I have very close to the same kind of belly accumulation -the male version that is- that you have. so it's good to see that you're looking so good and your results are very apparent!
IT's tough to have to wait so long for results!
I will try to get before and after photos when I go in at the end of the month for a redo on one of my sections on my core - since I had a fouled cycle (where it lost suction in the last few minutes-threw the system off), and they have to run be through again on the end of the month, were about 4 weeks will have elapsed and my nurse will grant me the
"redo" on the cycle(s) that was lost and where to reapply them... so I'll be going back in a couple weeks now and doing this. I may already and go ahead and purchase another 4 cycles when the time comes and redo myself in 2-3months and keep working on the abdomen area, like what you've decided to do.
So I HAd this core session done the 3rd of January. I'm almost on two weeks post and I'm generally starting to see my lower bulb get a little smaller - but the big "pinch" is still there, but a little smaller. It took me until about up until today -12 days out- my abdomen to feel like I didn't just do a 1000 situps, or as if I had a big bruise across it. I was numb and soar literally this almost 2 weeks until now. SO I know that that big applicator on the lower ab must have really gotten to work in that lower area, I had a little bruising as well likes yours. But I guess that lower session really is effective. I'm not taking any photos however, but I will get them to give me the pre procedure and the check up photos when I go in there to have on display sometime soon..
This week I'm goign to start kicking up my exercise and start working on myself metabolically, to help jump start some weight and fat loss as well.
So Looking at your results is encouraging to see what I could expect in another month and a half. AS I have very close to the same kind of belly accumulation -the male version that is- that you have. so it's good to see that you're looking so good and your results are very apparent!
IT's tough to have to wait so long for results!
I will try to get before and after photos when I go in at the end of the month for a redo on one of my sections on my core - since I had a fouled cycle (where it lost suction in the last few minutes-threw the system off), and they have to run be through again on the end of the month, were about 4 weeks will have elapsed and my nurse will grant me the
"redo" on the cycle(s) that was lost and where to reapply them... so I'll be going back in a couple weeks now and doing this. I may already and go ahead and purchase another 4 cycles when the time comes and redo myself in 2-3months and keep working on the abdomen area, like what you've decided to do.
January 18, 2017
Ooh a redo? That's no fun!!! Free for you, I hope! Spending this kind of money on treatment really lit a fire under my butt to work out more and eat healthier. I started out at 170 lbs and now I'm down to155. I have a very disciplined diet during the work week (basically paleo), and then on the weekends, I don't limit myself on what I can and can't have (keeps me sane). The only thing I do religiously is track calories in my fitness pal. I make sure that every day, I am consuming 1300-1500 calories a day. It just helps me visually see how much I'm eating which I think helps me subconsciously make better eating choices...even on the weekends when I allow myself to eat what I want, I notice that counting calories helps me take smaller, smarter portions of those comfort foods. Any who, I have definitely had noticeable results and I couldn't be happier, but I'm also putting in the effort so it really pays off and I get my monies worth. I think you're on the right track with stepping up your workouts. You'll thank yourself in the end!!! Good luck on your journey!! :)
January 18, 2017
Yup, the redo. The nurse who helped me was awesome. she's getting two more cycles to fix the one large one that didn't quite finish 100%, but like 98%...
I paid the 2 cycles on my neck/jawline (1200) and then I financed 4 cycles (2200) on my core. My financed payment should be coming in soon, so I too am anxious and motivated that I'm getting my money's worth.
THat big lower applicator was brutal when it first started on me - very intense. that whole roll on my lower gut was so sore when it got done. that first 10 minutes was uncomfortable on me, as that cold was cramping my lower abs, and it was cramping so bad, it was like I felt like I was going to have to rip off the machine and use the bathroom. but I managed to hold the course and take my mind off the discomfort of the cold, that was radiating down into my bowels- literally- and making my body thinking I needed to go use the bath room. But that sensation went away after about 10 minutes.
SO I get to do that AGAIN in a couple week :) YAY! lol.
I'll be sure to get the before pic of me and submit the 4 week follow up pic, before I go in for the re-do, which is more like a second session.
I tell you, the results on my jaw/nack, being almost a month out is starting to become a little more apparent. I didn't get the WOW factor I Was hoping for, atleast this early, but I think that it's making a difference as we speack, and that I'm supposed to go back early march for that assessment. I'm wondering if the 2 applicators on the sides of my neck-session - will have worked as I hoped it would, otherwise, I'm wondering how long I have to wait until I optimally reap the rewards of one session, and all of it's rewards.
well I look forward to following you and seeing you're hanging in there. I'll be sure to post when I can.
goodluck, take care!!!
I paid the 2 cycles on my neck/jawline (1200) and then I financed 4 cycles (2200) on my core. My financed payment should be coming in soon, so I too am anxious and motivated that I'm getting my money's worth.
THat big lower applicator was brutal when it first started on me - very intense. that whole roll on my lower gut was so sore when it got done. that first 10 minutes was uncomfortable on me, as that cold was cramping my lower abs, and it was cramping so bad, it was like I felt like I was going to have to rip off the machine and use the bathroom. but I managed to hold the course and take my mind off the discomfort of the cold, that was radiating down into my bowels- literally- and making my body thinking I needed to go use the bath room. But that sensation went away after about 10 minutes.
SO I get to do that AGAIN in a couple week :) YAY! lol.
I'll be sure to get the before pic of me and submit the 4 week follow up pic, before I go in for the re-do, which is more like a second session.
I tell you, the results on my jaw/nack, being almost a month out is starting to become a little more apparent. I didn't get the WOW factor I Was hoping for, atleast this early, but I think that it's making a difference as we speack, and that I'm supposed to go back early march for that assessment. I'm wondering if the 2 applicators on the sides of my neck-session - will have worked as I hoped it would, otherwise, I'm wondering how long I have to wait until I optimally reap the rewards of one session, and all of it's rewards.
well I look forward to following you and seeing you're hanging in there. I'll be sure to post when I can.
goodluck, take care!!!
January 25, 2017
I need to schedule my second treatment but I am so scared because the nerve pain was so bad the first time. Your results are great! I hope my results will be as good as yours. May I ask if you have dieted at all since your treatments?
January 27, 2017
Yes to diet and exercise. 170lbs at 1st session. 155lbs at 2nd session. Still have not posted results from 2nd session but will post when I am 1 month post op.
3-4 days per week:
20 mins on the treadmill jogging and 15 mins of strength training. Squats, lunges, burpees, push ups, planks. 5 minutes cool down walk on treadmill.
Diet: Truthful calorie counting. I track literally everything I put in my mouth. It's an eye opener. You don't really realize how much you put in your body until you log it. it helped me rethink my choices. Instead of flour tortilla, I choose corn tortilla. Instead of chips and salsa, Baby sweet peppers and salsa. I keep my calorie count between 1300 to 1500 per day.
3-4 days per week:
20 mins on the treadmill jogging and 15 mins of strength training. Squats, lunges, burpees, push ups, planks. 5 minutes cool down walk on treadmill.
Diet: Truthful calorie counting. I track literally everything I put in my mouth. It's an eye opener. You don't really realize how much you put in your body until you log it. it helped me rethink my choices. Instead of flour tortilla, I choose corn tortilla. Instead of chips and salsa, Baby sweet peppers and salsa. I keep my calorie count between 1300 to 1500 per day.
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