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Noogleberry pump with Brava domes
February 23 2009 at 5:34 PM florence (Login florence)
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I know this must be written about somewhere...
After I finish Brava, is there a way to get daily swelling by using a noogleberry pump with the Brava domes? I am wondering because if I don't get any permanent results with Brava, then maybe I can at least have a bit of a breast during the day with this method.
I figured I could just order the pump, since I seem to remember that the tubing size is the same.
Any thoughts on this?
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elusia
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SENIOR MEMBER Re: Noogleberry pump with Brava domes February 23 2009, 6:59 PM
from my experience with NB it's easier to just suck out the air with your mouth and then airlock, than using the pump. So you should be able to do the same thing with your Brava domes, they are so much more comfortable! But God forbid that you wouldn't get any permanent results after your hard work with Brava!
How are things going for you now? What is the Brava coach saying to you? To me they said that everyone that follows the program with a minimum of 11 hours / day and 11-15 weeks WILL see an increase, anything from .35" to 2,5", but that isn't how it is in the real world, huh?
florence
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SENIOR MEMBER Re: Noogleberry pump with Brava domes February 23 2009, 8:20 PM
Well, in the real world.....
If I only see a third of an inch, I might as well not bother. I am totally flat so I don't think that amount would do anything for me. I hope I can get to a size A, but I am having my doubts.
I will be starting week 17 tonight. I have not missed a single night, and I have averaged 14 hours per night. I have no idea what I would be left with after 24 or 36 hours, but after 8 hours, I have what amounts to an increase of one jellybean!
Not too encouraging, huh? Maybe I am stupid, but I am going to keep going even if I have to go for a year. But, at 25 weeks, if I still don't see any appreciable increase after 8-10 hours with the domes off, I could see how I might be accused of not facing reality.
elusia
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SENIOR MEMBER Re: Noogleberry pump with Brava domes February 23 2009, 9:12 PM
Well according to Brava you would be done now, after 17 weeks ; ))
So after 8 hours, your "gain" is what? anything measurable? I wouldn't laugh at a third of an inch (even though I prefer one full inch!!) - as long as there is some kind of progress that means that something is happening. Then you can just do the sessions again times three and you should have your full inch in the end! It might take awfully long time, but once it's there it's there. How's your swelling after you take the domes off? And what do the Brava coach say about it all?
I myself wonder if the pressure from the smart box is too low for some people (like me!) but are you now using airlock at a stronger pressure? I really think you should keep on going, if your husband can stand it!
Don't give up!!
florence
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SENIOR MEMBER Re: Noogleberry pump with Brava domes February 23 2009, 9:23 PM
Well, I finally quit using the smartbox cause I had to. The second one broke and I am waiting on a new one. I started doing the manual airlock regularly and the swelling does seem to be more. I go from flat to a small B, probably, when I take the domes off after 15 hours. I finally ordered new domes which should be coming today. My old ones have no stickiness left and they seem to let out air if I move at all, especially under the arms. I just can't get them to stay stuck there! So, I am hoping the new ones will get me through the next 17 weeks plus without getting too battered.
What do the coaches say? Nothing. They basically said perhaps it is because my swelling is less due to old domes. But, remember, I have started with absolutely nothing, and even though I did get quite big with nursing, that went right back down to my normal flat level afterwards.
I am working with no body fat on top.
As for what there is remaining after 8 hours? Well, maybe 1/2 inch bigger if I use the tape measure around my chest. But again, that is after 8 hours when the coaches say there is still considerable swelling left. Also, the more I swim, the bigger my muscles get in my upper back and that can also increase the tape measure reading. And, bigger pectoral muscles from the pull of the swelling also ads to the increase. So, I really don't know if anything is breast tissue or just extra swelling. I truly fear finding out what might be there after 24 hours. The coaches have said I should leave the domes off and see but I don't want to face severe disappointment.
Next week I have an early doctor's appointment and I don't want them to see big rings around my breasts, so I will probably have a pretty good idea what I might actually look like. I will probably only keep the domes on halfway through the night and then take them off so I can let my skin settle before a 9:15am appointment. Then I probably won't have them on until about 8pm the next night, so I should see what approximately 15 hours without domes looks like.
BooBoo
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SENIOR MEMBER Re: Noogleberry pump with Brava domes February 24 2009, 12:29 AM
Yes, you can use the NB pump with Brava domes quite well. I have never had great success with mouth suction and find it to be more irritation than it's worth so, personally, I'd spring for the pump esp given how cheap they are. Also, I know you're feeling discouraged, but remember Louise? She had amazing gains her first session, but she said she didn't really start retaining anything for til 16 - 17 weeks.
rosie
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SENIOR MEMBER Re: Noogleberry pump with Brava domes February 24 2009, 3:05 AM
I'm about to try the Noogleberry pump with Brava domes so I'm interested to find this thread. I've seen the NB domes and wasn't keen on them, so that's why I got the idea of using the Brava domes.
February 23 2009 at 5:34 PM florence (Login florence)
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I know this must be written about somewhere...
After I finish Brava, is there a way to get daily swelling by using a noogleberry pump with the Brava domes? I am wondering because if I don't get any permanent results with Brava, then maybe I can at least have a bit of a breast during the day with this method.
I figured I could just order the pump, since I seem to remember that the tubing size is the same.
Any thoughts on this?
Author Reply
elusia
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SENIOR MEMBER Re: Noogleberry pump with Brava domes February 23 2009, 6:59 PM
from my experience with NB it's easier to just suck out the air with your mouth and then airlock, than using the pump. So you should be able to do the same thing with your Brava domes, they are so much more comfortable! But God forbid that you wouldn't get any permanent results after your hard work with Brava!
How are things going for you now? What is the Brava coach saying to you? To me they said that everyone that follows the program with a minimum of 11 hours / day and 11-15 weeks WILL see an increase, anything from .35" to 2,5", but that isn't how it is in the real world, huh?
florence
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SENIOR MEMBER Re: Noogleberry pump with Brava domes February 23 2009, 8:20 PM
Well, in the real world.....
If I only see a third of an inch, I might as well not bother. I am totally flat so I don't think that amount would do anything for me. I hope I can get to a size A, but I am having my doubts.
I will be starting week 17 tonight. I have not missed a single night, and I have averaged 14 hours per night. I have no idea what I would be left with after 24 or 36 hours, but after 8 hours, I have what amounts to an increase of one jellybean!
Not too encouraging, huh? Maybe I am stupid, but I am going to keep going even if I have to go for a year. But, at 25 weeks, if I still don't see any appreciable increase after 8-10 hours with the domes off, I could see how I might be accused of not facing reality.
elusia
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SENIOR MEMBER Re: Noogleberry pump with Brava domes February 23 2009, 9:12 PM
Well according to Brava you would be done now, after 17 weeks ; ))
So after 8 hours, your "gain" is what? anything measurable? I wouldn't laugh at a third of an inch (even though I prefer one full inch!!) - as long as there is some kind of progress that means that something is happening. Then you can just do the sessions again times three and you should have your full inch in the end! It might take awfully long time, but once it's there it's there. How's your swelling after you take the domes off? And what do the Brava coach say about it all?
I myself wonder if the pressure from the smart box is too low for some people (like me!) but are you now using airlock at a stronger pressure? I really think you should keep on going, if your husband can stand it!
Don't give up!!
florence
(Login florence)
SENIOR MEMBER Re: Noogleberry pump with Brava domes February 23 2009, 9:23 PM
Well, I finally quit using the smartbox cause I had to. The second one broke and I am waiting on a new one. I started doing the manual airlock regularly and the swelling does seem to be more. I go from flat to a small B, probably, when I take the domes off after 15 hours. I finally ordered new domes which should be coming today. My old ones have no stickiness left and they seem to let out air if I move at all, especially under the arms. I just can't get them to stay stuck there! So, I am hoping the new ones will get me through the next 17 weeks plus without getting too battered.
What do the coaches say? Nothing. They basically said perhaps it is because my swelling is less due to old domes. But, remember, I have started with absolutely nothing, and even though I did get quite big with nursing, that went right back down to my normal flat level afterwards.
I am working with no body fat on top.
As for what there is remaining after 8 hours? Well, maybe 1/2 inch bigger if I use the tape measure around my chest. But again, that is after 8 hours when the coaches say there is still considerable swelling left. Also, the more I swim, the bigger my muscles get in my upper back and that can also increase the tape measure reading. And, bigger pectoral muscles from the pull of the swelling also ads to the increase. So, I really don't know if anything is breast tissue or just extra swelling. I truly fear finding out what might be there after 24 hours. The coaches have said I should leave the domes off and see but I don't want to face severe disappointment.
Next week I have an early doctor's appointment and I don't want them to see big rings around my breasts, so I will probably have a pretty good idea what I might actually look like. I will probably only keep the domes on halfway through the night and then take them off so I can let my skin settle before a 9:15am appointment. Then I probably won't have them on until about 8pm the next night, so I should see what approximately 15 hours without domes looks like.
BooBoo
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SENIOR MEMBER Re: Noogleberry pump with Brava domes February 24 2009, 12:29 AM
Yes, you can use the NB pump with Brava domes quite well. I have never had great success with mouth suction and find it to be more irritation than it's worth so, personally, I'd spring for the pump esp given how cheap they are. Also, I know you're feeling discouraged, but remember Louise? She had amazing gains her first session, but she said she didn't really start retaining anything for til 16 - 17 weeks.
rosie
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SENIOR MEMBER Re: Noogleberry pump with Brava domes February 24 2009, 3:05 AM
I'm about to try the Noogleberry pump with Brava domes so I'm interested to find this thread. I've seen the NB domes and wasn't keen on them, so that's why I got the idea of using the Brava domes.