Baby Rabies
  • Start Here
    • About Baby Rabies
    • Baby Registry Top Picks
    • Favorite Pregnancy Apps
  • The Book
  • Pregnancy
    • Birth Stories
    • Perinatal Mood Disorders
  • Parenthood
    • Babies
    • Toddlers
    • School Age Kids
    • Parenting LOLZ
  • Photography
    • Photography

      6 Stunning Photos You Would Never Guess Were…

      February 11, 2019

      Photography

      Simple Tips For Editing Snow Photos On Your…

      December 13, 2018

      Photography

      I Wrote A Photography eBook And This Is…

      December 6, 2018

      Photography

      Creative Lighting Ideas To Help You Take Great…

      November 27, 2018

      Photography

      Learn How To Take And Edit Photos On…

      November 19, 2018

  • Reviews
    • Reviews

      The Answer To Last Minute Holiday Gifting For…

      December 19, 2018

      Reviews

      I Was Never A Barbie Girl Until Now

      October 1, 2018

      Reviews

      Finally! Jeans For My Jean-Averse Kids!

      August 22, 2018

      Reviews

      If Your Kid Loves Dump Trucks & Garbage…

      August 13, 2018

      Reviews

      Nobody Tell My Kids ABC Mouse Is Part…

      September 4, 2017

  • Subscribe

Baby Rabies

pregnancy & parenting

  • Start Here
    • About Baby Rabies
    • Baby Registry Top Picks
    • Favorite Pregnancy Apps
  • The Book
  • Pregnancy
    • Birth Stories
    • Perinatal Mood Disorders
  • Parenthood
    • Babies
    • Toddlers
    • School Age Kids
    • Parenting LOLZ
  • Photography
    • Photography

      6 Stunning Photos You Would Never Guess Were…

      February 11, 2019

      Photography

      Simple Tips For Editing Snow Photos On Your…

      December 13, 2018

      Photography

      I Wrote A Photography eBook And This Is…

      December 6, 2018

      Photography

      Creative Lighting Ideas To Help You Take Great…

      November 27, 2018

      Photography

      Learn How To Take And Edit Photos On…

      November 19, 2018

  • Reviews
    • Reviews

      The Answer To Last Minute Holiday Gifting For…

      December 19, 2018

      Reviews

      I Was Never A Barbie Girl Until Now

      October 1, 2018

      Reviews

      Finally! Jeans For My Jean-Averse Kids!

      August 22, 2018

      Reviews

      If Your Kid Loves Dump Trucks & Garbage…

      August 13, 2018

      Reviews

      Nobody Tell My Kids ABC Mouse Is Part…

      September 4, 2017

  • Subscribe
Fashion & FitnessReviews

Operation Freeze The Fat Is A Go

by Jill June 1, 2012
June 1, 2012

Remember how I told you all about CoolSculpting? How it’s this FDA-cleared, non-invasive procedure that kills the fat cells on your abdomen and love handles with nothing but the cold? 

I went to my consultation this week in Dallas at the EpiCenter Park Lane, chatted it up with Holly, who could NOT be any nicer, and I’m cleared for takeoff. I’ll have 2 areas done at the end of this month- my upper and lower abdomen. Then I’m going to head over to the Plano location – EpiCenter Legacy– to have my “flanks” done, better known as my muffin top. 

I. am. stoked.

So, the thing about this procedure is it’s not a weight loss thing, which is fine because it’s not that I’m not okay with my weight. I’m actually quite happy with it. It’s to target areas of fat that want to just stick to you and be all “HEY! Remember that cheeseburger you ate when you were ELEVEN? Still here, beesh!”

Now I get to be all, “FREEZE AND DIE, cheeseburger fat, FREEZE AND DIE.”

And yes, I asked more questions beyond just how it kills the decades old cheeseburger fat. It’s safe for breastfeeding. It really doesn’t affect anything other than targeting the fat cells and killing them off. They will slowly, naturally be metabolized by my body, so I won’t see the full effects of CoolSculpting for a couple of months. It’s possible I could experience some surface bruising and maybe even some cramping, but that’s not all too common, and even if it happens to me, I’m pretty sure I can handle both of those.

In reality, there’s no downtime. You can go on with your day after your short appointment. However, I think I just may milk this for half a day off. Heh.

“Mommy has to REST! Her fat cells are frozen and it makes her tired.” 

What it’s not going to do is tighten my skin or take away the stretch marks, so it’s not like I’ll be rocking a bikini after this, but I’ll notice a difference in the way my one-piece fits… and my shorts.. and my shirts. Holly said I can expect 1/2 inch reduction in my waist, but may see up to an inch.

I confess, I was apprehensive heading into this, but Holly and I talked for a long time. My mind really was set at ease, all my questions answered, and now I’m ready to get my freeze on.

I think this is the point when I figured I might show you all a before picture, but my camera battery is dead (true story!) and it’s late, so the light is terrible, and they’re going to provide me with one of those creepy, headless before pictures anyway so maybe I’ll show you that?? I don’t know. I promise to show some sort of before and after shot. Eventually.

Not tonight.

Tonight I’m having a going away party for that f-ing 20-year-old cheeseburger and all it’s late night college pizza cronies.

But, I won’t leave you with nothing. Here is a drawing that looks vaguely similar to the situation I’ve got going on. You can use your imagination, right?

Disclosure- I was not paid for this post, but I am receiving CoolSculpting treatments in exchange for my honest reviews. 


50 Things to Do Before You Deliver: The First Time Moms Pregnancy Guide
Available now: Amazon | Barnes & Noble

  • 50
    Shares
CoolSculptingepicenter legacyepicenter park lanefat lossfreeze fatget naked
previous post
Don’t Rush It
next post
The Way I View: Motherhood

Keep reading

The Answer To Last Minute Holiday Gifting For...

I Was Never A Barbie Girl Until Now

Finally! Jeans For My Jean-Averse Kids!

If Your Kid Loves Dump Trucks & Garbage...

The Perfect Tee For Moms Who Feel Like...

Nobody Tell My Kids ABC Mouse Is Part...

What could make this baby must-have any more...

5 Months With The Owlet Smart Sock- A...

Work Smarter, Not Harder- This Service Will Design...

The Great Swaddle Roundup

24 comments

Abigail June 1, 2012 - 11:30 pm

You are one sexy headless set of lines. And about to be even sexier!

P.s. Totally jealous.

Reply
Jill June 1, 2012 - 11:41 pm

xoxo

Reply
Headant June 1, 2012 - 11:46 pm

If only everyone wrote reviews like you, Jill!

Reply
Rene June 2, 2012 - 1:12 am

I want to jump on this bandwagon. I have oh so many areas of wicked fat that have appeared in the 4 years since I got pregnant with my first baby, then had two more in a very short period of time. I’m lumpy. There is really no area I can say is smooth on my body – sadly not even my face as I approach my mid-30s. I am looking forward to your reviews and will sit here super jealous that I am not asked to review such an awesome thing.

Reply
Sareh Baca June 2, 2012 - 3:27 am

omg, jill. I’m dying at your drawing! I want to freeze my muffin!

Reply
Samantha Gallagher June 2, 2012 - 3:46 am

You are killing me today. Seriously, tons of consistently informative yet hysterical posts. Well done.

Reply
Tottums June 2, 2012 - 9:02 am

I’m loving your drawing. Although it’s missing an arrow, pointing out the brisket tacos and margaritas …

Reply
Morgan (The818) June 2, 2012 - 12:51 pm

Holy crap I snorted coffee up my nose when I scrolled to the drawing and I’m not exaggerating that much.

Reply
Sisterhood of the Sensible Moms June 2, 2012 - 12:52 pm

I have some muffins that need freezing off. You’ll find me standing in front of the open freezer door a few extra minutes every day until I find out how the procedure went for you. Good luck! Ellen

Reply
Kristan Anne Kremer June 3, 2012 - 1:05 pm

I have never heard of this, but definitely interested. I am looking forward to reading the review. Good luck!!

Reply
kyfirewife June 4, 2012 - 12:13 pm

Very cool. While I have some overall work to do, I know there are spots on my body that just won’t budget. I’ve been told these are “old” fat cells from when I was morbidly obese as a child. That no matter how much weight I lose, these spots will be there.

Perhaps I should investigate freezing…

Thanks for sharing. And please keep us updated.

Reply
Morgan June 4, 2012 - 12:45 pm

Hi Jill!

I am so jealous that you get to do this! How exciting! I do have a question though. You have mentioned that you plan on having a third child. Why do the procedure before a third baby that will inevitably stretch out your belly and add that little layer o’ fat back in (at least it would for me). Again, congrats on the perks of having a great blog!

Reply
Jill June 4, 2012 - 12:53 pm

Hey! Great question. First, I made sure it was okay to do this before getting pregnant, and have been assured it’s completely safe (as long as I’m not pregnant at the time, which I’m not). I’ve been lucky in that I’ve lost the baby weight after both of the kids pretty quickly (by 9 months postpartum both times), so the fat that is left is really just what I’ve had since before I ever had kids, plus a lot of extra saggy skin. This procedure can’t do anything about the skin anyway, so it’s not like I’m going to ruin a tummy tuck. I’m doing this now, mainly, because it’s opportunity I’ve been presented. Also, I have contemplated having something more dramatic done (like a tummy tuck) when I’m done having kids, so we’ll see if I feel the need for that after the last baby.

Reply
Rachel @ The House of Burks June 5, 2012 - 2:32 pm

I can’t wait to see the full results. I have a couple of problem areas that stick around no matter how much I lose, so I’d love to be able to do something about those without major surgery.

Reply
Loleta Smith June 6, 2012 - 3:12 am

Oh Lord! I just laughed so loud I got yelled at (supposed to be doing my online homework) and was very creepily snickering through the drawing! Good luck and can’t wait for the after posts!

Reply
Mama Challenge June 11, 2012 - 3:54 am

I’m sure that @epicentredallas isn’t looking for another patient to test these out, but if so, put my name on the list. I was already looking for some treatments to get rid of that special muffin top…from my neck to my knees!

Reply
Wren June 27, 2012 - 11:13 am

I have a friend in Austin who is getting her consultation for this as well. I’m excited to see both of y’alls results as an option for me after I have kiddos. Looking forward to the after drawing. hehe

Reply
Ashley Mooney June 27, 2012 - 2:55 pm

I actually market a site-specific body wrap that DOES tighten and firm skin, as well as minimizing those pesky stretch marks, in only 45 minutes. I’d love to send you a wrap Jill! 🙂 Message me if you’d like to give it a go!

Reply
CoolSculpting Progress Report 1 | Baby Rabies July 13, 2012 - 12:43 pm

[…] repost the detailed diagram I drew last month to explain it all […]

Reply
ana m March 2, 2014 - 10:25 am

hello, please let me know if you tried cool scuplting after all while breastfeeding. Mine is 9 mo and breastfeed only at night and I wanted to do cool sculpting for my abs, too and really wanna know any “side ” effcects for the baby . many thanks and looking forward to your feedback as soon as you can,

Reply
Ellia January 17, 2017 - 2:08 pm

Did u find out about breastfeeding and coolsculpting? I really want to have this treatment done!

Reply
Stefanie McHugh November 17, 2015 - 5:47 pm

I am curious about your coolsculpting experience with breastfeeding. I am finding conflicting views on this and would like to hear from someone who had it done while nursing. Thanks!

Reply
Jennifer Sims July 23, 2018 - 11:42 pm

What were your results? Was it worth the money?

Reply
Jill August 4, 2018 - 1:33 am

Hey Jennifer! I definitely noticed a big difference! If you search my archives you can see the results posted. I think worth the money would be relative to your own personal situation.

Reply

Leave a Comment Cancel Reply

Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

@babyrabies

Instagram has returned invalid data.

Buy Jill’s Book

50 Things to Do Before You Deliver: The First Time Moms Pregnancy Guide

Up Your Phone Photography

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest

©2019 | BabyRabies.com


Back To Top