Coolsculpting-My Experience - Exton, PA

It's been a little over 1 month and I can see dramatic improvement in my belly bulge. After having gone through this I will certainly keep up with exercising to keep the results. I still would not go through this procedure again but must say it worked for me!

Immediately after the machine (Cool Max-largest applicator) was placed and turned on, took my breath away. I actually was not sure this was normal since it was quite uncomfortable the entire 1 hour procedure. The doctor was doing each side of my abdomen in two separate stages that morning. I felt nauseous and had heartburn. When the unit was removed and the doctor proceeded to massage my belly I felt like vomiting and was very lightheaded. Needless to say it was recommended I wait a week before having the other side done. I felt fine after about 10mins. but they would not do the other side. I was disappointed since I didn't want to go through this again or be behind a weeks time from one side to the other. I scheduled for the following week.

The first few days were not terrible but this past weekend I wanted to crawl under a rock and die. The itching, pain, spasms are intense at times and it causes more nausea. I phoned the doctor today (4-11-16) and asked for medicine to help with the symptoms. I told the nurse about what I was experiencing and thinks the doctor will cancel tomorrow's procedure to the other side. I was dreading having it done again but know I have to for an even result and being behind in recovery is also a concern.

I agree with most that we are not given ALL the information on what to expect after this procedure. I found it most helpful reading everyone's experience and feeling I wasn't alone in aftermath effects.

Two things that I started today was wearing a compression garment with a flexible ice pack wedge in. The cold and pressure actually is relieving much of the symptoms.

I am trying to be a warrior throughout this process and only hope it works because I would not do this again. I am 52 years old, 5'9" 124lbs and only went through this because of a muffin top and hearing about the procedure lowering my A1c for my type 1 diabetes.