[blue.cupcakes]

How many sessions does it take before you start getting swelling after using the pump?

And what are the best pumping methods that give the best swelling?

I used my pump 3 times so far and i haven't gotten any swelling at all. The first time i used it was for 30 minutes and i pumped as much as i could and then release right away, then pumped, release right away. The second time i did the exact same pumping method but used it for 1hour. The 3rd time i used it for almost 2 hours and i pumped all the way i could go and when i felt like i could pump more i would pump again, and then wait 1 min and pump again and so on. I never released the entire session. I still did not see any swelling at all, but i did have red ring marks...

I read a post on here about a girl who got a huge amount of swelling that lasted almost all day when she used the pump for the first time....This is what i expected was going to happen with me. But it didn't

[JanetCD]

lil_babyxoxo,
Are you getting a good seal on the domes? No vacuum escaping. You might try to apply some skin lotion or oil to the breast area before placing domes on your breast area. I have used baby oil and mineral oils, but there are skin lotions that do not have oil that will work too!

Janet

[blue.cupcakes]

Yes i do use a cream and make sure it is well lubricated before using the pump.... Maybe i'm doing the wrong pumping method?

[mochaccino]

Most people AFAIK do not get swelling the first time, and very often they don't start seeing swelling until after the first week. I've had a hard time with getting noticeable swelling, and the only thing I've found that consistently helps is to warm my breasts before pumping. I use a microwaved old sock filled with beans , but you can just use a towel from the dryer if you want. Leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes.

[blue.cupcakes]

When you started getting swelling how long did it last for?

Thank you for sharing

[mochaccino]

It only lasted about 3 or 4 hours, but I'm just not a "sweller". Pumping methods don't pay off much for me. The bean bag took my swelling from almost unnoticeable to slightly noticeable. I know that isn't much, but all the other things I tried didn't seem to help.

Recently I decided to try something new. I mixed some old capsaicin pills with Vicks to make my own crappy homemade Icyhot but I haven't used it yet. I'll let you know if it helps. Given my track record, I wouldn't hold your breath.

[blue.cupcakes]

Thanks for the tips! I will definitely try heating them up next time first..I have used it 5 times now and i still haven't gotten any swelling... Hopefully soon!

And please let me know if your homemade mixture helps.

Looking forward to hearing from you!

Good Luck

[Charlii]

hi dont worry i didnt swell hardly atall for about a week then it suddenly happened, im sure the less tissue you have the more time and effort it takes but stick with it and try to be patient, i know its frustrating when it doesnt happen straight away! x

[blue.cupcakes]

When it suddenly happened, how much swelling was there? Like a full cup size or more or less?

[Charlii]

much less than a whole cup. it takes time and commitment, i was expecting more swelling too x