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26, No Kids, Curvy and Athletic. - North Carolina
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I have (and have always been) about 30 lbs...
rsush89June 3, 2016
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I have (and have always been) about 30 lbs overweight. For my body type, my ideal weight is about 160-170. I have yet to see anyone of a "curvy" body type on here. My goal has never been to be skinny, I actually really love my hourglass figure. Unfortunately, I don't love my rolling belly!
I work out regularly, but have recently had to stop due to over-exercise that led to injury. This caused me to gain more weight (specifically on my hips and belly). Queue the cool sculpting! (It should be noted that as of 3 weeks ago I am working out again).
So I went in the 1st of June, and I will be very frank about my experience.
I have been known to get panicky during certain medical procedures, especially if pain is involved. It's some type of anxiety- if you relate to this (ever passed out getting a small tube of blood drawn? I have!) you may want to prepare yourself.
It's not just uncomfortable when they attach the applicator. It kind of hurts. I panicked and almost asked her to remove it, but I am SO glad I stuck with it. If you make it through the first 10 minutes, you're golden. By 15 in, you won't care anymore.
We started with my lower abdomen, with 2 small applicators. Left, then right. The most pain I was in was during the 2nd massage, on the area where the applicators had overlapped. It is now day 3, and there have only been 2 incidents of discomfort or pain that I would rate as significant. Both were temporary, when I bent over.
I have read that days 4-6 could get very, very painful. If you read this types of reviews, be sure to ask what size applicator was used! My PA said it was the large that caused the most pain, and I've noticed that many respondents who hurt used large.
Anyway, I don't have much to report right now! I worked out lastnight (day 2) and today, day 3. I'd love to hear from someone who fits my body type. I am presently 5'5 and 186. I'd love to amp up my results with diet and exercise.
I think it's important to note that when I post my afters, you should see more results of my CS than diet and exercise. This is because, for me to lose 20-25% of that fat, I'd have to lose 37-47 lbs! That simply will not happen.
I work out regularly, but have recently had to stop due to over-exercise that led to injury. This caused me to gain more weight (specifically on my hips and belly). Queue the cool sculpting! (It should be noted that as of 3 weeks ago I am working out again).
So I went in the 1st of June, and I will be very frank about my experience.
I have been known to get panicky during certain medical procedures, especially if pain is involved. It's some type of anxiety- if you relate to this (ever passed out getting a small tube of blood drawn? I have!) you may want to prepare yourself.
It's not just uncomfortable when they attach the applicator. It kind of hurts. I panicked and almost asked her to remove it, but I am SO glad I stuck with it. If you make it through the first 10 minutes, you're golden. By 15 in, you won't care anymore.
We started with my lower abdomen, with 2 small applicators. Left, then right. The most pain I was in was during the 2nd massage, on the area where the applicators had overlapped. It is now day 3, and there have only been 2 incidents of discomfort or pain that I would rate as significant. Both were temporary, when I bent over.
I have read that days 4-6 could get very, very painful. If you read this types of reviews, be sure to ask what size applicator was used! My PA said it was the large that caused the most pain, and I've noticed that many respondents who hurt used large.
Anyway, I don't have much to report right now! I worked out lastnight (day 2) and today, day 3. I'd love to hear from someone who fits my body type. I am presently 5'5 and 186. I'd love to amp up my results with diet and exercise.
I think it's important to note that when I post my afters, you should see more results of my CS than diet and exercise. This is because, for me to lose 20-25% of that fat, I'd have to lose 37-47 lbs! That simply will not happen.
UPDATED FROM rsush89
3 days post
Day 4!
rsush89June 5, 2016
I've experienced the shooting pains and itchiness you read about. Nothing I can't handle. If tomorrow and day 6 are like today I'll be fine!
Replies (3)
June 5, 2016
Do you take pain meds for the pain?
June 5, 2016
I haven't taken any yet! Hoping it won't get that bad. I definitely notice the nerve pain, but not in a way that interferes with my life. I've been unusually irritable, and I've read that from another person. So I'd be on the lookout for that.
June 5, 2016
Thanks for writing me back! I'm considering coolsculpting but I'm afraid if the any nerve pain or numbness may become permanent. Definitely want to follow your progress.
UPDATED FROM rsush89
5 days post
Day (6?)
rsush89June 6, 2016
I've noticed everyone count their days differently. I count the day of treatment as day 1! That being said, if today is day 6, then I am almost through the period of time they claim to be the most painful. (Days 4-6)
I was scheduled to do my upper belly today, but my physician took a sick day. I'll be doing today's session in 2 more days!
This is honestly fine by me. My lower belly feels like I have a sunburn, so being pulled on didn't sound like fun today anyway. And that's my biggest update! Symptoms have been mild. If you can live with a sunburn, you can tolerate this treatment. However, I know it isn't the same for everyone. I feel for each and every person that needed nerve blockers, I'm so glad that seems not to be what I'll experience. I'll check back in to report upper belly Wednesday :)
I was scheduled to do my upper belly today, but my physician took a sick day. I'll be doing today's session in 2 more days!
This is honestly fine by me. My lower belly feels like I have a sunburn, so being pulled on didn't sound like fun today anyway. And that's my biggest update! Symptoms have been mild. If you can live with a sunburn, you can tolerate this treatment. However, I know it isn't the same for everyone. I feel for each and every person that needed nerve blockers, I'm so glad that seems not to be what I'll experience. I'll check back in to report upper belly Wednesday :)
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