02-10-2010, 09:44
smartbox
January 24 2010 at 2:58 AM jean (Login jan31961)
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Hi! I just stated using Brava this week. I am getting condensation in the domes after about 5 hours, and the smartbox starts to run but shuts off every 15 minutes or so. The 1st 5 hours it may kick in once or twice. Could it be the moisture in the domes?? It feels like the edges of domes are slowly liftng after 5 hours and skin is damp around armpit area. I lightly press edges down and they do seem to reseal. Is this normal?? The domes almost fall off in the morning when I disconnect the smatbox. I am getting alot of swelling after only 2 nights of 10 hours. I am petite frame 5'1 tall 110 lbs. and small Acup. I am surprised to see so much swelling so soon. It lasts for about 6 hours. I have heard of rapid responders, could I be one??? Also, I bought he Brava sport from Brava direct and my smartbox seems to be working, but I can hear a rattle sound, like something may be loose inside it when I turn the box over. Is this normal or should I try to send it back?? Thanks for any answers an help from you experieced girls!!!
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kiagirl
(Login kiagirl) re: smartbox January 24 2010, 5:35 AM
Hi Jean,
I am on my 3rd session with Brava. I started in Jan'09 and did 16 weeks, took a 3-4 week break, completed another 30 weeks, took another 3-4 week break, and now I am on the 2nd week of my 3rd session. I started out flat as a board--basically looked like a boy. I now am a full A-small B cup. I am shooting for a full B cup this time--I don't know if a C is realistic! Also, I don't know if I want to "do the time" to get there! Condensation is normal in the domes. You can help minimize it by fewer blankets or somehow trying to sleep cooler. The edges do lift when there is a lot of moisture. If you get too hot and sweaty you are more apt to lose a seal. It is not normal for the smartbox to be running all the time. It should only "kick in" when there is a need to restore therapeutic pressure in the domes. If you hear the smartbox turn on, you can press the domes against your chest gently and that will help the smartbox restore pressure a little more quickly. Be sure you are attaching the filter to the smartbox because that helps keep the condensation, sweat, etc., from damaging it. It's great that you're getting good swelling--I also have always gotten good swelling from the beginning. Only time will tell whether you are a rapid responder. I hope you are! Since you bought your Brava from the company directly, you have a great resource with the Brava coaches. I would definitely call them about your smartbox rattling or any other questions you may have. I have found them to be very helpful, especially one named Darlene Haire. Your smartbox is probably still under warranty and they are very expensive to fix or replace after the warranty runs out, so don't take any chances. I hope this helps! Good luck on your Brava journey! Remember, PATIENCE is key!! It takes the body a long time to grow new breast tissue, but it is so worth the time and effort!!
S.B.
(Login ShyBoobs)
SENIOR MEMBER MHO January 25 2010, 6:29 PM
I just had to comment. I'm glad people are getting results with Brava, but to spend so much money and having to wear it for 16 HRS each day...for 30 weeks? Wow, I would be really annoyed lol. I better have some DD's for all that!
Don't wanna ramble but I would gladly take Noogleberry over Brava anyday, even tho it's manual most girls have impressive results within a year of use and they're not pumping for half the day to get it. XD
kiagirl, I hope you can get that C-cup 1 day or at least a big B. Good luck! :-)
January 24 2010 at 2:58 AM jean (Login jan31961)
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Hi! I just stated using Brava this week. I am getting condensation in the domes after about 5 hours, and the smartbox starts to run but shuts off every 15 minutes or so. The 1st 5 hours it may kick in once or twice. Could it be the moisture in the domes?? It feels like the edges of domes are slowly liftng after 5 hours and skin is damp around armpit area. I lightly press edges down and they do seem to reseal. Is this normal?? The domes almost fall off in the morning when I disconnect the smatbox. I am getting alot of swelling after only 2 nights of 10 hours. I am petite frame 5'1 tall 110 lbs. and small Acup. I am surprised to see so much swelling so soon. It lasts for about 6 hours. I have heard of rapid responders, could I be one??? Also, I bought he Brava sport from Brava direct and my smartbox seems to be working, but I can hear a rattle sound, like something may be loose inside it when I turn the box over. Is this normal or should I try to send it back?? Thanks for any answers an help from you experieced girls!!!
Author Reply
kiagirl
(Login kiagirl) re: smartbox January 24 2010, 5:35 AM
Hi Jean,
I am on my 3rd session with Brava. I started in Jan'09 and did 16 weeks, took a 3-4 week break, completed another 30 weeks, took another 3-4 week break, and now I am on the 2nd week of my 3rd session. I started out flat as a board--basically looked like a boy. I now am a full A-small B cup. I am shooting for a full B cup this time--I don't know if a C is realistic! Also, I don't know if I want to "do the time" to get there! Condensation is normal in the domes. You can help minimize it by fewer blankets or somehow trying to sleep cooler. The edges do lift when there is a lot of moisture. If you get too hot and sweaty you are more apt to lose a seal. It is not normal for the smartbox to be running all the time. It should only "kick in" when there is a need to restore therapeutic pressure in the domes. If you hear the smartbox turn on, you can press the domes against your chest gently and that will help the smartbox restore pressure a little more quickly. Be sure you are attaching the filter to the smartbox because that helps keep the condensation, sweat, etc., from damaging it. It's great that you're getting good swelling--I also have always gotten good swelling from the beginning. Only time will tell whether you are a rapid responder. I hope you are! Since you bought your Brava from the company directly, you have a great resource with the Brava coaches. I would definitely call them about your smartbox rattling or any other questions you may have. I have found them to be very helpful, especially one named Darlene Haire. Your smartbox is probably still under warranty and they are very expensive to fix or replace after the warranty runs out, so don't take any chances. I hope this helps! Good luck on your Brava journey! Remember, PATIENCE is key!! It takes the body a long time to grow new breast tissue, but it is so worth the time and effort!!
S.B.
(Login ShyBoobs)
SENIOR MEMBER MHO January 25 2010, 6:29 PM
I just had to comment. I'm glad people are getting results with Brava, but to spend so much money and having to wear it for 16 HRS each day...for 30 weeks? Wow, I would be really annoyed lol. I better have some DD's for all that!
Don't wanna ramble but I would gladly take Noogleberry over Brava anyday, even tho it's manual most girls have impressive results within a year of use and they're not pumping for half the day to get it. XD
kiagirl, I hope you can get that C-cup 1 day or at least a big B. Good luck! :-)