42 Year Old, No Kids, 30 Lb Weight Loss Several Years Ago. New York City, NY

14 Days Post for lower abdomen + flanks: My lower abdomen is still numb and I don't feel as bloated as I did earlier on. Took these pics this morning and don't think there is any discernible difference from my original photos.

5 Days Post for upper abdomen + arms: The bruising has calmed down from my original photos and I'm pleasantly surprised at how quickly my skin is returning to normal. I was concerned because I do bruise easily and it usually takes a very long time for the bruising to go away. Perhaps just by the nature of what's happening (freezing fat cells vs. trauma like bumping into something), it's just different.

Feeling optimistic!

I went back in yesterday to have my upper abdomen and arms done. I thought that they would be able to use the quicker 35 minute applicator for my arms like they used on my flanks but unfortunately not. Whatever works! I have some minor bruising on my abdomen but my arms are badly bruised. I was actually surprised because other than having to have my arms in an awkward position with some numbness in my fingers (which I was warned about), the process wasn't any more difficult than the others. I'm wondering if the blood flow might be more restricted to the arms. I wouldn't have even known about the bruising except that the nurse mentioned it when she removed the applicator. Bummer for me that the bruising occurred in of all places on my arms since I spend most days in sleeveless tops. Oh well, I knew it was a possibility. I wore a long sleeve top to work today but that's going to seem a bit weird if I keep that up in this heat so I made my way to the department store to pick-up some Dermablend. Let's hope it will cover up enough to get me through until the bruising subsides.

My abdomen is still very numb. It actually feels strange to touch it and to have such limited sensation. My flanks feel almost normal again. I think I look more bloated than I do in my photos but based on what I've read, it seems normal to have some swelling. I've also had some strange sensations when going to sleep which I wouldn't say are stabbing pains but definitely annoying enough to make it harder to fall asleep than normal. In addition, I had a stomach ache yesterday and part of today which is abnormal for me but I'm not sure if it's related to the Cool Sculpting. It could just be holiday weekend eating and drinking!