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thanks mesusuana! the swelling is quite addictive isn't it? even though you know you'll be disappointed at night when they go back down.

i sometimes use 2 - 3 skin prep wipes, but most nights, i use aloe vera gel because it's much gentler on my skin. the skin prep wipes does give me slightly better suction but my skin itches sooooo much when i take off the domes. my skin doesn't itch nor get as red with the aloe vera gel, but if you get sweaty at night, i can see it being a problem as you might lose suction more easily.

for me, my domes have lost most of their tackiness already 3 weeks in! but, i prefer it this way because i think the stickiness is what was irritating my skin the most.

i did a lot of research on aloe vera gels and the one i decided to go with is Aloe Life skin gel. i bought it on amazon. it's not cheap, but i think it's cheaper than if i use 3 skin-prep wipes a night. i get suction just fine with aloe vera gel, but i think it loses suction slightly more often at night. it doesn't smell great, but it does the job. it's all natural ingredients and no water added.

keep me updated on your progress! it's nice to have a support system. you are 2 weeks ahead of me. i would love to have 1/2" of swelling left by night time at week 5 like you!

i don't know how often i can do the 17hr marathon! it made me so depressed not being able to go outside and enjoy the day.