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CoolSculpting: My Last Resort - Fort Wayne, IN
UPDATED FROM redneony
3 days shy of 3 weeks and mom says she already...
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3 days shy of 3 weeks and mom says she already notices a difference. I don't know if I notice a difference in my stomach yet, but my back ... I can already tell this is going to work! :) :) :) I can't imagine what it's going to look like in 2-4 months! I'm kind of wondering if I'll have to go another round on my stomach. It was a pretty big problem area...
Back bruising is completely gone, but still sore if you press on it. Feels like a bruise still. Not terrible though... you really have to deliberately press on it for it to hurt. Still moderately numb.
Stomach is, surprisingly, less uncomfortable than my back. In fact, no pain at all. I'm wearing my tightest jeans today which hit me right where I got sucked up... no pain at all. Still slightly numb, but feeling is almost back.
I was told the back would be easier than my stomach. I believe the term was "cakewalk"? Well, while neither was at all terrible, it was definitely my back that has been the most inconvenient. I'm weird. :)
Long term plans: Now that most residual discomfort has subsided, I'm planning on adopting cardio at least 3 times a week and I am going to get the Ab Ripper-X. I've also been dieting since January. So far I've lost 20 pounds. I am hoping to lose at least another 10 before my wedding in September. Just making note of this, as it will more than likely affect my "after" photos -- I only got Coolsculpting done on the places I know will not feel much from the diet and exercise. ;)
Back bruising is completely gone, but still sore if you press on it. Feels like a bruise still. Not terrible though... you really have to deliberately press on it for it to hurt. Still moderately numb.
Stomach is, surprisingly, less uncomfortable than my back. In fact, no pain at all. I'm wearing my tightest jeans today which hit me right where I got sucked up... no pain at all. Still slightly numb, but feeling is almost back.
I was told the back would be easier than my stomach. I believe the term was "cakewalk"? Well, while neither was at all terrible, it was definitely my back that has been the most inconvenient. I'm weird. :)
Long term plans: Now that most residual discomfort has subsided, I'm planning on adopting cardio at least 3 times a week and I am going to get the Ab Ripper-X. I've also been dieting since January. So far I've lost 20 pounds. I am hoping to lose at least another 10 before my wedding in September. Just making note of this, as it will more than likely affect my "after" photos -- I only got Coolsculpting done on the places I know will not feel much from the diet and exercise. ;)
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UPDATED FROM redneony
A little bummed. Day 15, I gained 2 pounds since...
A little bummed. Day 15, I gained 2 pounds since the procedure and I've been dieting religiously. My hubby's a good boy and tells me the right answer -- it's the swelling! But the swelling's gone down a long time ago. My back still feels a little firm in the areas that were done, and still a little sore when I press there. Both areas have residual numbness, but it's really not that big of a deal. I don't know why it bothers people so much. Been wearing jeans all the way up. No biggie. Really hope this works. Thinking of getting the Ab Ripper-X and speeding this process along!! LOL
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April 26, 2012
Just checking in....how are things going with you?
April 26, 2012
Boring! LOL. Still numb, but it doesn't bother me. I'm still a little sore if I press on the areas I had done, but it's not a big deal. Now I'm just feeling impatient. I want to see some results!! How are you?
April 27, 2012
Yes please keep us updated with info and pictures. I am curious if it helps you 3-4 months from now.
April 28, 2012
Im good..:) the numbing on my sides lingered for maybe 2 weeks and then all of a sudden it was gone. I had an appt scheduled for may 3 to get my lower and upper abs done and after all the horror stories I read on here it scared me so bad I cancelled my appt. Plus Im going to the beach may 11-20 and I was worried Id have discomfort while I was trying to have fun at the beach with my friends. But now, idk whats come over me but I really want to go through with this procedure so I called the doctor's office back and unfortunately they had already given my appt to someone else. I rescheduled for may 22. The office told me if they by chance had any cancellations they would let me know. Im just ready now to get it over with lol. But anyways...I really want to keep in touch with you in the coming months about your experience and my experience bc I feel above all of the other reviews Ive read on here which is all of them lol, you are the most similar to me in terms of your way of thinking, your expectations and the problem areas you have personally struggled with which caused you to get this procedure done in the first place. Like Ive told you before, when I had my sides done the only real thing that was uncomfortable to me which was the massage after..it was the weirdest feeling..i couldnt feel the technician massaging my outside but I could feel it on the inside (it was kind of like a tickling feeling) which became uncomfortable after each second. It started getting crampy and then I broke out in a sweat and felt like I was going to be sick for a short time then it just felt like it was on fire because it was frozen and at first I was afraid to touch it so all I could do was just get up and start pacing and finally I did touch it and the warmth of my hand and just kind of half way laying over the bed at the office helped and then within no more than 10 minutes the pain was completely gone. But during that period of time where it felt like it was on fire I looked at the tech and I said I dont think Im gonna be able to do the other side but once the pain subsided I decided to do the other side which surprised even myself bc I a the worlds worst with anxiety and panic attacks! at the end of having the 2nd side done i didnt break out in a sweat or feel sick but I did have that on fire feeling and i did what I did before, just put my hand over it and kind of layed on my side to warm it up bc obviously even though it felt like it was on fire it was frozen and again after about 10 min it subsided and i was fine. I knew what to expect that 2nd time. I took a xanax prior to the procedure as well, only a .25 but I think next time I will take a .5 :) We can work so much up in our head and make it worse than it really is and I think thats what I did. After the procedure I was thinking hell no Im not doing my stomach but now that time has passed Ive obviously changed my mind. I just feel like now after all the negative reviews I have read...it seems alot of people unfortunately had no clue what to expect so when they had it done and it was uncomfortable it freaked them out and they have made it out to be alot worse than it really is. When you hear something that is non invasive and no downtime, naturally you are gonna think its not gonna be uncomfortable. the tech told me you might feel this or you might feel that but my sister told me (who is a nurse) anytime you hear that something might cause you discomfort, it will definitely cause you discomfort lol...alot of doctors, techs, etc downplay it a little but then again every patient is different. ive tried to be as descriptive with my experience to help other people as much as possible who are planning to have it done so they will know what to expect. Also, I think a lot of people on here that get this done expect a miracle and their expectations are way too high so after paying (and it aint cheap) :) and going through with it they dont think it was worth it. I think you and i both were well informed as to what to expect going in thanks to realself and we are not expecting miracles. Some of these people on here Im thinking wow why did they even bother with this...they look awesome already! i would kill to have the abdomens of some of these girls on here and when you already look that good to begin with I imagine that they really didnt feel like coolsculpting helped them bc what fat was there to suck in the first place lol. I believe in coolsculpting though and I believe in the future this type of technology is gonna get better and better even perhaps to a point where there really is no discomfort whatsoever during the procedure. I think ideas will be created to help it become even better overall. I think eventually noninvasive type procedures such as this will continue to improve and become the new wave of the future since there is so much downtime from plastic surgery. Isnt it annoying that so many people write in initially and post before pics, etc and they never update and all that??? Probably 98% of people on here do that. Ive seen where people posted over a year ago and have had plenty of time to see if it worked or not and they dont report on it unfortunately. Anyways...so I guess for you now its a waiting game and Im cheering for you and hoping that you see some awesome results!!!!
April 29, 2012
LOL so I totally agree with everything you just said. We will def keep in touch. :)
I'm continuing to lose weight on my own. I think I'm going to start doing the Ab Ripper-X. Gotta get back on the exercise horse! Not easy when you're home and awake 2 hours a day during the work week and you have a child... but if you want it badly enough, I guess you'll do what you have to do.
I'm going to post this in my update too, but I'm starting to already notice a change in my back. It is still a little sensitive if you press on the area, but I am thrilled that I'm already seeing a difference and it hasn't even been 3 weeks!!
Stomach... I can't really tell a difference yet. My mom said she could when she looked at me today. I can't tell if it's the procedure or the weight loss. Either way... LOL, can't complain!
My advice to you is to get it done and don't look back. I was just like you. I read all these reviews and I was terrified and thought about cancelling, but I knew I'd always wonder "what if?" and I'd hate myself if I passed up the opportunity to try to fix this lifelong struggle. And it turned out that it wasn't so bad at all. I never had a single day of terrible, or even moderate pain, and my stomach was less painful than my back! I'm wearing my tightest pair of jeans today. They're resting right on my lower abs and ... no problems. Still a bit numb, but it's almost gone too.
Back bruising all the way gone. :)
I'm continuing to lose weight on my own. I think I'm going to start doing the Ab Ripper-X. Gotta get back on the exercise horse! Not easy when you're home and awake 2 hours a day during the work week and you have a child... but if you want it badly enough, I guess you'll do what you have to do.
I'm going to post this in my update too, but I'm starting to already notice a change in my back. It is still a little sensitive if you press on the area, but I am thrilled that I'm already seeing a difference and it hasn't even been 3 weeks!!
Stomach... I can't really tell a difference yet. My mom said she could when she looked at me today. I can't tell if it's the procedure or the weight loss. Either way... LOL, can't complain!
My advice to you is to get it done and don't look back. I was just like you. I read all these reviews and I was terrified and thought about cancelling, but I knew I'd always wonder "what if?" and I'd hate myself if I passed up the opportunity to try to fix this lifelong struggle. And it turned out that it wasn't so bad at all. I never had a single day of terrible, or even moderate pain, and my stomach was less painful than my back! I'm wearing my tightest pair of jeans today. They're resting right on my lower abs and ... no problems. Still a bit numb, but it's almost gone too.
Back bruising all the way gone. :)
UPDATED FROM redneony
Day 8: Starting to feel better. The pain I did...
Day 8:
Starting to feel better. The pain I did have peaked on day 6. The worst it ever was was achy spasming and occasional pins-and-needles-type feelings, but they weren't constant. The closest thing I can compare it to is menstrual cramps in your skin, if that makes any sense (it won't for you men!).
Swelling has gone down, so I look exactly like I did last week before I got it done.
It's going to be hard, but I'm going to try not to study myself so much until at least 2 months have passed! Really hoping I get good results.
Starting to feel better. The pain I did have peaked on day 6. The worst it ever was was achy spasming and occasional pins-and-needles-type feelings, but they weren't constant. The closest thing I can compare it to is menstrual cramps in your skin, if that makes any sense (it won't for you men!).
Swelling has gone down, so I look exactly like I did last week before I got it done.
It's going to be hard, but I'm going to try not to study myself so much until at least 2 months have passed! Really hoping I get good results.
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April 19, 2012
Thank you so much for sharing your story! I really hope this works for you. Please keep updating, it really helps alot! I had my love handles done and want to get my lower and upper abdomen done as well but Im scared of the pain bc of everything Ive read on here lol. I did fine when I got my love handles done, it didnt hurt when the device was taken off but when the nurse massaged out the area I broke out into a sweat and thought I was gonna get sick which I never did but the area for like 10 min was so cold it felt like it was on fire and I got up and was just pacing around the room, the nurse acted worried..finally I realized the only thing that helped was putting my warm hand over it, I didnt think I would be able to do the other side but once that on fire feeling subsided after 10 min I was ok and decided to do my other side. Did you break out into a sweat or feel nauseaus after your procedure? We are about the same size and I could totally relate to your story and the hatred for the stomach! lol
April 19, 2012
Hello kindred spirit!
Well, as my doctor stated, it's impossible to predict what will happen. He told me that, historically, the lower abdomen was the most sensitive area to treat and that it might be a good idea to get that over with. He said if I could handle that, the back would be a cinch. My stomach didn't really bother me when it was being treated. The suction was strange and the device was heavy, I didn't really get too freaked out by the cold/burning, but I was also on Xanax, LOL. The worst part was when the nurse was massaging the area after she removed the device. I did get nauseous. I just closed my eyes and listened to her talk to me. So much of this is mental, I think. I know there's some physical pain and discomfort involved, but I think a lot of it is exacerbated by the anxiety that accompanies the strangeness of the procedure. Common sense tells you that vacuuming yourself up in a freezing chamber probably isn't a fun time. I got my hair caught in the vacuum cleaner once. It sucked.
But, that being said, I haven't had much of a problem with my stomach during recovery. It'll twitch and spasm now and again, but it seriously feels like moderate to semi-severe menstrual cramps happening in your skin. That's the best way I know how to describe my experience. Like my menstrual cramps, it made my back hurt, and that is what made sleeping hard around day 6.
But, I had to disagree with my doctor about which procedure was easier to do. My back was more intense, in my opinion. The massaging still hurt, same as the stomach, but it didn't give me nausea. It felt like someone was kneading at a bad bruise on my back -- which is, essentially, what was happening. I bruised up really bad. Too big reddish-purple rectangles the exact shape of the suction device on either side of my back. Today it's pink and half of it has disappeared. The worst part of getting my back done was how I had to lay for each hour. It wasn't comfortable at all and my arm kept falling asleep. And, because there was bruising, it was the first thing to hurt. It hurt from day one. But I slept on it every night. This week, it's fine. Still numb, slightest bit tender. But yeah, if it weren't for the nausea and weird back pain during the massage and the fact that pants rest right at the lower abdomen, I'd say the back was worse for me.
I think the thing that makes this treatment so varied is that it affects the nerves. People's nerves all vary in degree of sensitivity, and each person's sensitivity varies throughout his/her body. Like, in my experience, when the doctor put the cold pad on my stomach, it felt wet. I didn't even feel the cold. But when he put it on my back, it was frigid!! I dunno if I have much going on my ab nerve endings.
Good news is, and I truly believe this, my doctor claims that out of the hundreds of treatments they have performed, only 3 people have complained of the extreme symptoms, but even then, they didn't have to prescribe Neurontin. It could be like every other surgery, while it isn't one, in that success and degree of pain could depend a little on who performs the procedure.
I'm sure more will be published and the treatments will get better/more predictable the more it is done. It's still a fairly new treatment -- we're kind of like second generation guinea pigs! :)
Well, as my doctor stated, it's impossible to predict what will happen. He told me that, historically, the lower abdomen was the most sensitive area to treat and that it might be a good idea to get that over with. He said if I could handle that, the back would be a cinch. My stomach didn't really bother me when it was being treated. The suction was strange and the device was heavy, I didn't really get too freaked out by the cold/burning, but I was also on Xanax, LOL. The worst part was when the nurse was massaging the area after she removed the device. I did get nauseous. I just closed my eyes and listened to her talk to me. So much of this is mental, I think. I know there's some physical pain and discomfort involved, but I think a lot of it is exacerbated by the anxiety that accompanies the strangeness of the procedure. Common sense tells you that vacuuming yourself up in a freezing chamber probably isn't a fun time. I got my hair caught in the vacuum cleaner once. It sucked.
But, that being said, I haven't had much of a problem with my stomach during recovery. It'll twitch and spasm now and again, but it seriously feels like moderate to semi-severe menstrual cramps happening in your skin. That's the best way I know how to describe my experience. Like my menstrual cramps, it made my back hurt, and that is what made sleeping hard around day 6.
But, I had to disagree with my doctor about which procedure was easier to do. My back was more intense, in my opinion. The massaging still hurt, same as the stomach, but it didn't give me nausea. It felt like someone was kneading at a bad bruise on my back -- which is, essentially, what was happening. I bruised up really bad. Too big reddish-purple rectangles the exact shape of the suction device on either side of my back. Today it's pink and half of it has disappeared. The worst part of getting my back done was how I had to lay for each hour. It wasn't comfortable at all and my arm kept falling asleep. And, because there was bruising, it was the first thing to hurt. It hurt from day one. But I slept on it every night. This week, it's fine. Still numb, slightest bit tender. But yeah, if it weren't for the nausea and weird back pain during the massage and the fact that pants rest right at the lower abdomen, I'd say the back was worse for me.
I think the thing that makes this treatment so varied is that it affects the nerves. People's nerves all vary in degree of sensitivity, and each person's sensitivity varies throughout his/her body. Like, in my experience, when the doctor put the cold pad on my stomach, it felt wet. I didn't even feel the cold. But when he put it on my back, it was frigid!! I dunno if I have much going on my ab nerve endings.
Good news is, and I truly believe this, my doctor claims that out of the hundreds of treatments they have performed, only 3 people have complained of the extreme symptoms, but even then, they didn't have to prescribe Neurontin. It could be like every other surgery, while it isn't one, in that success and degree of pain could depend a little on who performs the procedure.
I'm sure more will be published and the treatments will get better/more predictable the more it is done. It's still a fairly new treatment -- we're kind of like second generation guinea pigs! :)
April 19, 2012
As for your personal feelings... I'm sorry you share the hatred I do, but I'm glad you share that with us! So many of the people who post photos on this site, I wonder why they even bothered getting it done in the first place. And then they complain that they can't run 5 miles the next day...
I'm not saying those people aren't entitled to doing something that makes them feel better about their bodies, but it would be nice to see a, how do I put this lightly, a "typical" person have a nice success story, too. :)
I'm not saying those people aren't entitled to doing something that makes them feel better about their bodies, but it would be nice to see a, how do I put this lightly, a "typical" person have a nice success story, too. :)
April 19, 2012
oh and thanks for answering my question about nausea. Hardly any of the stories I read on here talk about the nausea after the device is removed. That was the worst part for me!
April 19, 2012
Thanks for updating us! I really hope you get the results you want. :)
April 19, 2012
it went away after 10 minutes but for those first 10 minutes my side felt like it was on fire! The other side didnt seem as bad but thats probably because I knew what to expect. And you're right about that gel pad, its not freezing cold, it just feels wet.
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