Heavenly Massage - You Deserve It!

Okay friends, I have to share this with all of you. This past weekend, my husband and I celebrated out 12th wedding anniversary and we both went for 90 minute full-body massages. Now, I started having massages years ago when I was pregnant with my first child, but let me tell you, I have never had an expereince like this. I have neck & back issues from a car accident in 2001, but being out of work and not back to the gym yet, (I'm only 4 weeks out) I guess my muscles had contracted quite a bit. Believe me when I tell you that this was the absolute best massage I have ever had in my life! She found knots that I didn't even know I had. Not to mention that when it was over, I felt like I was high on something, because I haven't been so relaxed in years. Now I know that we're not supposed to plug products & services, but I share this with all of you for many reasons. 1 - The process of WLS, regardless of which stage you're in, is stressful. Your body reacts to stress in a variety of ways and keeping this stress built up inside of you is not healthy. 2 - I know many, many overweight people who would love to go for a massage, but wouldn't feel comfortable. I need you to know that I was 100% comfortable with this massage therapist. She was very respectful and I can honestly say that there was not even one time that I felt self-conscious, I was way too relaxed. Being heavy, we lose out on so much of the good stuff in life. Don't let this opportunity pass you by - you deserve it! If you're interested, her name is Keri and she works out of the Eneida Vann Salon Spa in Cumberland. It's right off of Rt. 99, directly on Mendon Road. I drive there from West Warwick and it takes me about 20 minutes. Their phone number is (401) 658-1738 or you can check out their web site www.evsalonspa.com I don't know what days/hours Keri is there, but it's worth it to give them a call. You won't regret it! Jen

Jen, I totally agree with you about massages, they are the best! I've never been to the place you went to, but I've gone to one in Woonsocket and it was great. I was a little self consious about the weight but the place I go has dimmed rooms and she leaves the room for you to undress and get on the table with the sheet over you. She also will only do areas you want. I first went to her in January of this year, when I was 3 months post op. I didn't even realize how stressed I was, but once I was finished I felt about 100 times better. Now anytime someone asks what they can get me for birthday/Christmas, I tell them a gift certificate for a massage! It is so great! So I too recommend getting a message to all those out there, preop or postop. This surgery and all the prep that goes into making it happen can cause you stress and a message is the perfect way to pamper yourself! Don't know how much yours cost Jen, but the place I go does one hour full body massages for less than $50 and they do half hour ones too that are less. Okay, now I need to call and make an appointment because thinking about it has me wanting one now! LOL. Megan

Megan, Hi... I just read your message regarding massage...Where was the place that you went to ? Was it very expensive? I have always wanted to go for some massage therapy but was always too "self conscious" to do it. Your post about it has "sparked" my courage... I am very stressed out & could use a "non-medicinal" approach to deal w/ this. Thanks for your reply... Marianne

Hi Marianne, The place I go to is called The Victorian Rose and it is on Park Ave in Woonsocket. Right off Rt 146A. They charge $47 for an hour full body massage and $30 for a half hour massage. On the half hour if you don't specify what areas you want they do a little of the following the neck, head, back, arms, feet and backs of your legs. You can also specify certain areas if you feel those spots are where you are the most tense. I usually do the half hour one because it is cheaper and I still come out of there feeling like a new person! Plus it is perfect if your uncomfortable with getting totally undressed because you only remove your shirt/bra and then if you wear loose pants they push the pant legs up to do the back of your legs. And as I said before they leave the room while you undress and have you lay on the table face down so only your back is exposed. I am usually very self concious of my weight and I wasn't there at all. Very soothing atmosphere. The number is 762-1276 if you are interested in making an appointment. They have Saturday and evening ones too. Good luck and let us know if you go! It really revives the body and the mind. I felt awesome for weeks afterwards! Megan