At my age of 55 I have battled a bulge of some sort ever since I had my first child. Although, when I look back at photos during that time I am now amazed that I really thought I needed to lose weight. Then I had child 2. By now losing weight was a bit tougher, my lifestyle was now busier. I was often too tired to try and make time for exercise and the newest Low-Fat eating habits were all the rage that I could not faithfully follow. Then I had child 3 and am now in my 30's. Losing weight is ALWAYS on my mind, I have done aerobics, jazzercise, health clubs, shakes, pills, books, Atkins, Southbeach, Oprah's diet... whatever was the latest I at least purchased it. However, Life is stressful and FOOD is my comfort! Now at 55 the only way I could drop weight is to do a high protein plan and Zumba.... (LOVE Zumba)... but as soon as you vary from that, the weight would come right back and usually 5-10 more pounds. I hate having to buy larger clothes and constantly adjusting them to hide my muffin top, love handles, bulges. My legs were becoming full of cellulite and fat. I would NOT wear shorts, NO WAY a swimsuit; capris were it. I love to garden, mow lawn and just plain love being outdoors, but no matter the temperature I would wear jeans. This would drive my husband crazy, he did not understand, know why?.... he never saw my legs. The intimacy between us had diminished, I felt crappy about myself, my self esteem was shot and when that happens it affects everything. I don't think I had unrealistic goals for weight loss, 35 pounds would make me SO happy. I just couldn't do it, it just would not stay off.\r
While sitting at work one day I heard a jingle....something that caught my attention and it offered a free consultation..... Sono Bello.\r
Two weeks later I was meeting with Chandra, discussing my concerns, my problem areas, my goals. I was rather emotional when she said ""Honey, 70% of this will be gone...permanently"". It was kind of hard to grasp, but I loved the possibility. We drew up a financial plan and I set a date for my procedures. Two weeks later I had my upper and lower abs and my waist done. A week after that I had my inner thighs, knees done. I am now 7 weeks out. Last week my husband and I went on a four day vacation just him and I.... I wore a jean skirt and shorts. He told me I look beautiful, and that it was so nice to see me happy again. Our relationship is better, because I feel better. Because of my age, I think my recovery has been a bit on the high end of normal. I was back to work at day 3, but my legs are just now starting to feel normal. My thighs each had 2.5 pounds of fat removed, and Dr. Volk told me that I would have substantial bruising. Bruising and swelling just need time, and I can now see results that I am SO happy with. The Sono Bello team is very friendly and attentive to you... they are very caring, comforting and have superb follow up after each procedure. I now look forward to going to Zumba and enhancing / maintaining my new look. I am down a VERY full size in pants and I immediately saw a difference under the bust around my ribs....WOW factor! I look forward to complete results here in a few months. So far, I feel great, and would highly recommend this procedure to anyone who can relate to anything I have said above. \r
My added advice: walk, walk, walk, and drink plenty of water. That about sums up my story.\r
Thank you Sono Bello!
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