09-11-2011, 23:11
The suction with the Brava device is not as strong as f.ex. noogleberry and therefore wearing the system shouldn't hurt. While using the smartbox it never hurt but if I used an airlock it did hurt a bit, especially using it for long hours. The reason it hurts is probably because you are using too much suction. I would advise you to use the smartbox because it is very convinient and actually easy to use. You do have it right?
They do say you shouldn't suck the air out before attaching the tubes to the smartbox but I used to do it. Just a little bit and then I made the smartbox do the rest, otherwise it would take forever to create the suction.
The system comes with a prep roll on or prep wipes. Do you have them? They make it easier to make a seal with the domes. When I ran out I used aloa vera gel. It also helped with the seal. QWithout something getting a seal with only the smartbox is really hard.
In the beginnig wear it for very short hours because your skin has to get used to the domes. Trust me this is very important because you will get some skin irritation but if your skin is properly "conditioned" beforehand it will NOT be as bad. F.ex. begin with only 2 hours and slowly work yourself up to the 12 hours minimum. More then 12 hours is always good for swelling but can be a little depressing.
For me sleeping on my back was the hardest part but sleeping in a little inclined position really did help. These 3 months are no walk in the park but for me it was so worth it and I am planning on starting it again next week.
Ask if you have any questions and good luck. The fist 2 weeks are by far the hardest but after that it gets a lot easier.
They do say you shouldn't suck the air out before attaching the tubes to the smartbox but I used to do it. Just a little bit and then I made the smartbox do the rest, otherwise it would take forever to create the suction.
The system comes with a prep roll on or prep wipes. Do you have them? They make it easier to make a seal with the domes. When I ran out I used aloa vera gel. It also helped with the seal. QWithout something getting a seal with only the smartbox is really hard.
In the beginnig wear it for very short hours because your skin has to get used to the domes. Trust me this is very important because you will get some skin irritation but if your skin is properly "conditioned" beforehand it will NOT be as bad. F.ex. begin with only 2 hours and slowly work yourself up to the 12 hours minimum. More then 12 hours is always good for swelling but can be a little depressing.
For me sleeping on my back was the hardest part but sleeping in a little inclined position really did help. These 3 months are no walk in the park but for me it was so worth it and I am planning on starting it again next week.
Ask if you have any questions and good luck. The fist 2 weeks are by far the hardest but after that it gets a lot easier.