31 Year Old Mom CoolScultping The Turth - Richmond, VA

3 weeks after going in for my abdominal area I took a leap and decided to go in for my flanks. After my issue with the pain after the abdomen I wasn't too sure how it was going to go, but my doctor stated that people do not tend to have as much sensitivity in that area. Today is day 1 post op and I feel great. The procedure itself was nothing compared to the abdominal area, it was relaxing and pain free. Some pulling from the machine but no pain, not even once the machine was pulled off amd the area was massaged. I think the most difficult part was trying to twist my neck around to watch the Netflix show I was so engrossed in. Today I am virtually pain free. I am a little sore, when I press on the area but if I don't touch it I don't notice. I of course bruised almost immediately after the procedure, which is not a really big surprise. This area was completely different than the abdomen and that I am super excited about. I think that since the procedure felt different and the pain is nonexistent at this point it will be a much smoother ride. However I am prepared for the possibility of pain and/discomfort and my doctor gave me additional prescriptions the day of just in case, but I don't think I will need them. I shall see how things progress over the next few days. I feel good about this one!

It's day 15 and everything is going great. Already seeing some results at two weeks out. Still some minor pain and numbness, but I am able to workout now. Pretty amazing considering where I was a week ago. Dr. Sundin and his team have checked on me twice this week to see how I was doing.

I get my flank area done next Friday 7 days from now and I am a little nervous, but hopeful. They say that area will be much easier to tolerate. We shall see. In the meantime I am looking forward to continued results in my stomach area.

Okay so on the evening of day 9 I finally tried the ice packs everyone keeps suggesting. First night I slept. I did wake up a few times but overall the ice was soothing and relaxing. Why in the heck didn't I try that sooner? Yesterday (day 10) I did a little better. Constant burning sensation all over my abdominal area and I could not stand for anything to touch me, still painful but better than what I experienced the past few days.

Today is day 11 and gosh do I feel better. The pain is not gone entirely but the constant pain is traumatic memory. Some burning throughout the day, still numb and still sore, but it was a good day compared to the last few I've had. I saw my doc this morning he said everything looks good and was understanding of what I had been through the last few days. He said he has seen it happen before it just isn't common. He prescribed me neurotin (sp) and pain pills, but I don't think I need it at this point. I was scheduled to get my flanks and back done tomorrow but we cancelled that until I feel a little better physically. Honestly I am physically drained and still experiencing pain. I am a bit apprehensive about getting anything else done and may split the flank and back procedure up rather than risk pain at both sites. He asked if we had scheduled two abdominal sessions and I told him we had not and if we had it would never happen. I honestly would never dream of putting that machine on my stomach again. However I am nutty enough to try it on my flanks. Sigh Kind of sick. Lol

The pain gets worse at night and I have had some zaps of pain and cramping this evening and trying to avoid any clothing that sits at the lower waist and hip bone, even super soft pj pants make the area burn. I feel relieved and look forward to feeling even better tomorrow.

Notes:
Aleve was not helpful
Ice packs very helpful
If you are experiencing pain breathe, just breathe
This is nerve pain
I never cried but thought if I did maybe I would feel better lol
I did feel sick to my stomach with pain on day 9 and 10 not much food consumption
Warm showers aggravated the area
Warm baths where my touch wasn't submerged was relaxing, but it was more psychological than physical