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58 Yr Old Women - Ideal Weight with Menopausal Belly - Des Moines, IA

UPDATED FROM jamiam923
3 months post

2nd Treatment 4 days ago

jamiam923
$2,125
So it's been a while since I updated my post. After 2 months, I went for my follow up. I saw absolutely no difference but the technicians swore then could. Unfortunately my before pictures were taken differently than my 2nd pictures.

But they also agreed that I needed a 2nd treatment and offered to give me double treatment on my upper belly. Instead of just the small one on both sides, they crisscrossed the larger paddle (and only charged me for the small ones). I really hoping to see some results.

And she made a comment that she was starting to see some results in the lower ones (this is 10+ weeks from original treatment).

Another thing I noticed, I gained 7 or 8 lbs after my first treatment and haven't been able to lose it. This time I immediately started working out, took my dog for a walk that night (I worked out earlier) and ran/walked plus strength training the next day.

No bruising, no real pain - a few twinges every once in a while but I have been staying ahead of the pain - sleeping on ice pack, taking pain medicine, etc.

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July 17, 2016
Thanks for the update. How are you doing now?
July 17, 2016
I'm doing really good. It's almost 6 weeks since my second procedure. I have noticed my stomach is smaller. I took my own pictures the day I went in for the first procedure and there is definitely change. I tried not to obsess about it like I did after the 1st procedure. They told me that for some people it could take as much as 6 months to see real results. My 2nd procedure they used the large one in an upside V and I would think that it would be hard for them to use the small ones this time. Once I figure out how to add pictures.
July 17, 2016
Thanks, please do! I had two small and one large applicator on my belly. They used the new hand piece on my love handles - both sides of course! I think I already see some difference, but I do go to the bathroom a lot now and still have twingy stomach 4 weeks later. I am following your recommendations. It is not that bad so I think it it worth it and may do a second one as well! Can't wait to see your photos!
UPDATED FROM jamiam923
1 month post

ABSOLUTELY NO CHANGE!

jamiam923
Absolutely no change after almost 6 weeks. I am totally frustrated. My clothes don't fit better, my weight hasn't changed, my measurements are the same. I work out at least 5 times a week doing interval training or run/walk treadmill work out. Yes, I have a job that requires me to sit all day but I try to get up every hour to walk.

I'm suppose to go back for follow-up next week but due to a hit and run accident, I won't have transportation so I will have to push it back to the following week.

I was told I would need two procedures but I'm not sure if I am willing to go through it again. At least, not in the near future.

I actually have another review from day 1 and updated every few days.

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UPDATED FROM jamiam923
29 days post

RESULTS OR WISHFUL THINKING??

jamiam923
I think I'm seeing results. I noticed this morning the pants I was wearing seemed to fit a little looser in the tummy area. I also noticed in my workout pants - instead of having to hike up my pants they stayed plus my stomach just looked smaller. Yea!!!

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