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Kieyah - re BB XL
April 2 2008 at 8:28 PM Louise (Login Louise1982)
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Hi Kieyah,
You're my fountain of BB knowledge - please advise yet again!
I am now using the BB XL, I would say they're far from ideal in width but if I do about 30 mins with the large to get swelling and use some hefty sheeting I can then do one boob at a time with the XL and after 20 mins of XL I am about a 32E!
The question is this:
Am I injuring myself by using too strong suction or is my machine getting old?
I remember you saying you could hardly feel it, and with this thick sheeting I don't feel much just a gentle pull even though I have the dial turned up pretty much full (only on massage setting though no on suck setting). I got the machine from Fullness second hand but it does still feel very strong with thinner or no sheeting. Should I just turn it up as strong as I can or do I need to be careful? My boobs go a bit pink but my nipples are really dark purple - this wears off in a few minutes and I get less nipple swelling than I did with Brava.
I'm really excited today because this morning I was having sheeting issues so I gave up after using for about 1-2 mins only and this evening I was still visibly (but not measureably) bigger than when I started 7 weeks ago. Hope I'm not getting fat!
Good luck with yours, any advice much appreciated x
kieyah
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SENIOR MEMBER Re: Kieyah - re BB XL April 6 2008, 3:58 AM
Sorry hun I didn't see this right away. I do visit here once in a while. Still debating about getting another BB machine. You are my inspiration to try using it while losing weight!
Yeah for me most of the discomfort with the XL domes came from the rims digging into my flesh! So the cushion made a huge difference.
Have you tried using it without the sheeting? just for a little while to compare the pressure/discomfort? You may need to try with the L domes. If your machine is getting "old" you won't feel the pressure without the sheeting. And I don't think it would keep a seal at all with the sheeting. If it is just the cushion (doing a really good job) then you should be able to tell a big difference in the sensation of pressure/discomfort if you take the sheeting off. If it is loss of a seal you will know because it makes a lovely farting noise, LOL.
BTW, if you do find that it is the machine, you can take the cover off and tighten the set screw and then it should be fine. Also if it is making a VERY LOUD noise, it is probably because the set screw is loose. And if you bought it second hand then it probably is loose anyway from shipping. I believe someone on the bosom buddies a long time ago explained step by step how to do this. It is a brass hexagonal shaped screw near the fan, it sticks out quite a bit so is easy to find. you just need to tighten it (I think there is only one but might be 2). But hope this helps! Sounds like you are doing great and already having some success. I'm so excited for you!!!
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kieyah
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SENIOR MEMBER Re: Kieyah - re BB XL April 6 2008, 4:06 AM
Ok, I just re-read your post that you already tried thinner sheeting or no sheeting. Sorry I missed that part. Then yeah it is working fine, just shows how much of a relief that sheeting really is. and no don't be tempted to turn it up too high. I did that countless times and ended up with terrible bruising, broken capillaries (which I think those two pinhead sized red dots that are still there on my right side are from) and had to stop for a few days to let it heal. So overdoing it is not worth it. You'll end up wasting more time (and discomfort) by turning it too high and then have to stop and recoop and start all over again, then to just keep on going gradual without having to stop. Now after a week if you still feel like turning it up, then I'd say go a tiny bit higher. But gradually, PLEASE don't overdo it like I did. Don't go any higher (or at least not much higher) with the sheeting on than you can stand it when the sheeting is not on. Because it is still sucking that hard, it is just not digging into your skin.
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Louise
(no login) Re: Kieyah - re BB XL April 6 2008, 8:41 PM
Kieyah,
Thanks for the advice I will have a look for that screw when I have some free time. I think you misunderstood what I meant! I can use the large with no sheeting but it hurts my ribs, I can only get the XL to stay on with 2 bits of thick sheeting (soft one next to skin and stiff one on top) and then I have it pretty much on full to hold it all together, I sometimes end up with it nearer 3/4 way round but still quite high but it really doesn't hurt and I've been doing it for maybe a week now with no ill effects. I get swelling similar to overnight Brava wear with a 45 minute session. I just was interested to see if you thought I was likely to injure myself by having it on high, but if I've done it about 10-15 sessions with no probs then am I ok to assume it's not a problem? I am beginning to get some sternum swelling but I had this with Brava too and it went away so I'll just ignore it. Really really hope that the big sheet I'm hoping to receive this week will allow me to do both at once, doing them separately is such a drag! Also the weight loss is beginning to fall behind as I'm so busy with other stuff and really stressed so I'm eating mashed potato nearly every day and pretty much whatever else I feel like. Hopefully when I have completed on the new house and made some final decisions on my kitchen and bathroom and sorted out my work schedule and finished with my driving lessons etc etc I'll be able to do some exercise.
Are your boobs bigger than they were originally now?
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kieyah
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SENIOR MEMBER Re: Kieyah - re BB XL April 7 2008, 3:31 AM
they are still not the size I had as a teenager, but they are getting close! They actually loss a bit of fullness this month. I've been drinking slimfast. Apparently they are the only place that wants to lose weight. Time to get another BB. Wish I still had my old one!
Oh you just wanted to know if you are doing damage. I'm definately no expert but it doesn't sound like it to me, especially if you've gone this long with it. For me when I overdid it I had no choice but to stop for at least a few days to let it heal. So if you were doing damage I think you'd know it. Just don't let it get to that point. Lots of ladies go to the 3/4 way around and don't do damage.
April 2 2008 at 8:28 PM Louise (Login Louise1982)
SENIOR MEMBER
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Hi Kieyah,
You're my fountain of BB knowledge - please advise yet again!
I am now using the BB XL, I would say they're far from ideal in width but if I do about 30 mins with the large to get swelling and use some hefty sheeting I can then do one boob at a time with the XL and after 20 mins of XL I am about a 32E!
The question is this:
Am I injuring myself by using too strong suction or is my machine getting old?
I remember you saying you could hardly feel it, and with this thick sheeting I don't feel much just a gentle pull even though I have the dial turned up pretty much full (only on massage setting though no on suck setting). I got the machine from Fullness second hand but it does still feel very strong with thinner or no sheeting. Should I just turn it up as strong as I can or do I need to be careful? My boobs go a bit pink but my nipples are really dark purple - this wears off in a few minutes and I get less nipple swelling than I did with Brava.
I'm really excited today because this morning I was having sheeting issues so I gave up after using for about 1-2 mins only and this evening I was still visibly (but not measureably) bigger than when I started 7 weeks ago. Hope I'm not getting fat!
Good luck with yours, any advice much appreciated x
kieyah
(Login kieyah)
SENIOR MEMBER Re: Kieyah - re BB XL April 6 2008, 3:58 AM
Sorry hun I didn't see this right away. I do visit here once in a while. Still debating about getting another BB machine. You are my inspiration to try using it while losing weight!
Yeah for me most of the discomfort with the XL domes came from the rims digging into my flesh! So the cushion made a huge difference.
Have you tried using it without the sheeting? just for a little while to compare the pressure/discomfort? You may need to try with the L domes. If your machine is getting "old" you won't feel the pressure without the sheeting. And I don't think it would keep a seal at all with the sheeting. If it is just the cushion (doing a really good job) then you should be able to tell a big difference in the sensation of pressure/discomfort if you take the sheeting off. If it is loss of a seal you will know because it makes a lovely farting noise, LOL.
BTW, if you do find that it is the machine, you can take the cover off and tighten the set screw and then it should be fine. Also if it is making a VERY LOUD noise, it is probably because the set screw is loose. And if you bought it second hand then it probably is loose anyway from shipping. I believe someone on the bosom buddies a long time ago explained step by step how to do this. It is a brass hexagonal shaped screw near the fan, it sticks out quite a bit so is easy to find. you just need to tighten it (I think there is only one but might be 2). But hope this helps! Sounds like you are doing great and already having some success. I'm so excited for you!!!
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kieyah
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SENIOR MEMBER Re: Kieyah - re BB XL April 6 2008, 4:06 AM
Ok, I just re-read your post that you already tried thinner sheeting or no sheeting. Sorry I missed that part. Then yeah it is working fine, just shows how much of a relief that sheeting really is. and no don't be tempted to turn it up too high. I did that countless times and ended up with terrible bruising, broken capillaries (which I think those two pinhead sized red dots that are still there on my right side are from) and had to stop for a few days to let it heal. So overdoing it is not worth it. You'll end up wasting more time (and discomfort) by turning it too high and then have to stop and recoop and start all over again, then to just keep on going gradual without having to stop. Now after a week if you still feel like turning it up, then I'd say go a tiny bit higher. But gradually, PLEASE don't overdo it like I did. Don't go any higher (or at least not much higher) with the sheeting on than you can stand it when the sheeting is not on. Because it is still sucking that hard, it is just not digging into your skin.
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Louise
(no login) Re: Kieyah - re BB XL April 6 2008, 8:41 PM
Kieyah,
Thanks for the advice I will have a look for that screw when I have some free time. I think you misunderstood what I meant! I can use the large with no sheeting but it hurts my ribs, I can only get the XL to stay on with 2 bits of thick sheeting (soft one next to skin and stiff one on top) and then I have it pretty much on full to hold it all together, I sometimes end up with it nearer 3/4 way round but still quite high but it really doesn't hurt and I've been doing it for maybe a week now with no ill effects. I get swelling similar to overnight Brava wear with a 45 minute session. I just was interested to see if you thought I was likely to injure myself by having it on high, but if I've done it about 10-15 sessions with no probs then am I ok to assume it's not a problem? I am beginning to get some sternum swelling but I had this with Brava too and it went away so I'll just ignore it. Really really hope that the big sheet I'm hoping to receive this week will allow me to do both at once, doing them separately is such a drag! Also the weight loss is beginning to fall behind as I'm so busy with other stuff and really stressed so I'm eating mashed potato nearly every day and pretty much whatever else I feel like. Hopefully when I have completed on the new house and made some final decisions on my kitchen and bathroom and sorted out my work schedule and finished with my driving lessons etc etc I'll be able to do some exercise.
Are your boobs bigger than they were originally now?
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kieyah
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SENIOR MEMBER Re: Kieyah - re BB XL April 7 2008, 3:31 AM
they are still not the size I had as a teenager, but they are getting close! They actually loss a bit of fullness this month. I've been drinking slimfast. Apparently they are the only place that wants to lose weight. Time to get another BB. Wish I still had my old one!
Oh you just wanted to know if you are doing damage. I'm definately no expert but it doesn't sound like it to me, especially if you've gone this long with it. For me when I overdid it I had no choice but to stop for at least a few days to let it heal. So if you were doing damage I think you'd know it. Just don't let it get to that point. Lots of ladies go to the 3/4 way around and don't do damage.