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46 Year Old, 2 Children, 2 C-sections Previous Tummy Tuck with Continued Stubborn Stomach Fat - New York, NY

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I exercise regularly and no matter how much I've...

raerae118
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I exercise regularly and no matter how much I've tried, I could not get rid of my belly fat (it would get smaller but I would always have a muffin top and love handles). I had a tummy tuck in 2003 after my last child. I believe tummy tuck gives help with my permanent muffin top (fat pulled to the middle of my belly then stitched down the middle!). My husband saw an episode on Dr. Oz, did plenty of research and LOL made the consultation appointment! We are going on a cruise in June and he said he wanted me to be happy/comfortable with my body (in other words, he did not want to hear me complain this year!! LOL). I was skeptical so, I guess that's why he took the initiative. I figured with harder workouts, I can get to where I wanted. Long story short, I did the procedure. I had 6 sections done on the abdomen, flanks, top and bottom. As with the other ladies, I had uncomfortable symptoms and lots of blotting. Day 4-5 had these electrical shocks and "inside" itching, which I was never told I would experience. At day 18 today, I'm still a tiny bit sore and still a little numb, but really starting to feel like myself again (itching did return on day 15 but quickly went away). I have been exercising since day 2 of the procedure and really not seeing the results that I expected at this moment, but I know I still have lots of time!! I do see small changes, but again my expectations were high, especially since the nurse continued to specifying that a lot of fat was being frozen and I should amazing results. Let me know what you think?

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May 6, 2016
Definitely see changes, do have bloating days? I do, and little wormy like twinges ocassionally, then the next day my stomach seems to be a bit smaller. It's almost weird.
May 6, 2016
What day are you on? No more twinges BUT each night, I rub a toning cream on my stomach before bed and when I'm done, I get a tingling feeling around my whole belly that lasts about 30 seconds (nothing uncomfortable). That's great for you, could be your "sign" that your procedure is working!!
May 6, 2016
As for bloating days, I believe my stomach is larger than we I first had the procedure, so I would say that I am still experiencing bloating.
May 6, 2016
I experience the bloating about every 4 days or so. The weird wormy twinges every 3 or 4 days also. It's almost like something is moving under my skin. I'm now on day 38.
May 6, 2016
ok...YES, I do feel that, but only after I'm done putting the cream on my belly!!
May 6, 2016
What cream are you using if you don't mind me asking?
May 6, 2016
Not at all, it's Nivea Q10 Plus Skin Firming Hydration Body Lotion
May 6, 2016
Thank you!
May 6, 2016
You're very welcome and good luck with everything. Please keep me posted.
May 22, 2016
Your before and afters aren't that great, so it's hard to figure out what I'm looking at. I would put angles side by side. Put the lower abdominal photos together and then put the side profile photos together.
UPDATED FROM raerae118
26 days post

Day 25 and I still see no change :D

raerae118
My belly still a little sensitive to the touch and really not sure if I am still experience swelling, BUT as is stand on day 25, not much of a change. :( I'm still working out vigorously (7 days a week).

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UPDATED FROM raerae118
26 days post

Compare Day 19 to Day 25

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Probably best seeing side by side (still learning how to work this site :D)

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May 12, 2016
Day 17 and Day 25 (not 19)