Coolsculpting Scheduled - NERVOUS!!! - Seattle, WA
I did laser lipo many years ago and it was...
I have debated doing the coolsculpting for over a year, on the hips laser didn't improve, and on the upper abs. After the consultation I have decided to do upper, lower abs and hips. I will do all of the abs on Monday (2 days from now).
I am reading reviews and seeing so many people complain about pain and swelling for a week or more. The RN I consulted with did tell me in all honesty day 6 tends to be the most painful and swelling can last a week or so. She even suggested using spanx or compression if I wanted to help with swelling.
I do NOT want to go through the pain and agony I did with laser lipo years ago - let alone do this and see no results. :(
I am 5'-4", 135 pounds right now. I would say I am about 15 pounds up than my normal weight coming out of the winter months. I am dieting and exercising so I am hoping the combination of doing the coolsculpting AND the weight loss will give me excellent results by the end of July.
Fears worse than reality!???
I'll certainly post my feedback and pics if anyone is interested.
-Kitten
I was scared - no lie, after reading so many...
I was scared - no lie, after reading so many people in pain on here. I am told the most common reason for pain is by using the 'large' unit. It's a pro and a con. You get best coverage but it can cause the pain. I had 1 LARGE on the lower abs, and 2 SMALL on the upper abs. (I am going back in 2 weeks to do my hips).
It was weird feeling, no lie. I am puffed up like a numb potbelly pig after getting home. :) No pain, I am wearing spanx as it is advised to help with pain and swelling if you want. The clinic also advises Arnica gel several times a day and taking an OTC anti-inflammatory. Also, they advise a clean diet so the liver can detox and they made suggestions on anti-inflammatory foods. This place was not only exclusively "Coolsculpting" but are nutritionists as well.
I am told about day 6 is where the pain kicks in. That's kind of precarious to think about what I might be in for. I am already planning what to wear to work this week to disguise the puffy belly, and I'll be wearing spanx for sure.
I will post my "before" pics once I have those emailed to me by the clinic.
I wont lie....I am nervous of the pain and how long I might have a reaction. However, it is not common to have extreme reactions so I am hopeful.
For reference:
I am 5'-4" tall, 138 at time of procedure.
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5 days after Coolscultping
Day 2 after:
Far less nausea and different soreness. Yes, swollen and keeping with the compression garment (Spanx). But the soreness and swelling definitely get worse at the end of the day. For the most part I sit at a desk so the lack of movement and the gravity....tends to take a toll. Again, home to couch and ice pad but really not feeling too bad.
Day 3 after:
General soreness like a heavy ab workout but nothing really bad at all. I am nervous everyone says by day 6 you'll get a lot of pain but so far maybe I'm lucky? I bought a compression garment through Maidenform and I LOVE IT!!! Its just a tube around your waist from below the breasts to just over the top of your hips. It stays in place all day and you don't have to bother with it when you use the restroom. SOOOO easy and feels good. I bought one in black and nude. It's my new go-to. SO much more comfortable than Spanx!
Day 4:
Less pain, and I am waking up less swollen but at the end of the day I am puffy. Still doing the same routine of ending the day with an ice pack before bed just to reduce swelling, but really not much pain. Just soreness.
Day 5:
Woke up with minimal swelling. I am numb to the touch (been using Arnica cream btw), but the pain is really not much at all. Unless of course I jump up and down, or bend over. :) Again, the compression is the way to go!
Am I going to be one of the lucky ones!?? Really, I haven't had much issue at all. My doc recommended Benadryl at night to help with swelling, itching and sleep. I've done that since Day 2 but I am really not having a hard time (knock on wood). I am planning to go for a couple mile walk today so we'll see how it goes!
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Thank you for your thorough and well-documented review! Would you post some pics too? Love to see your results as they progress over the next few weeks!
What do you think caused the nausea?
The nausea I think is not uncommon for the first or second day. The body is dealing with inflammation and minor 'trauma' and everyone reacts differently to that. For me, I believe it was a combination of inflammation in the abdominal area due to having the upper and lower abs done in one session. It was nothing terrible enough to have stayed home from work or anything. A little ginger water throughout the day helped both with nausea and detoxing. :)
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