[starfaerie03]

i just saw this thread. it's so encouraging to know that it's very possible for me to go from an AA to a full A! i'm still waiting for my Brava sports system to arrive... should be any day now. thanks for sharing your experiences and please keep us all updated on your progress! (and any tips you might have along the way)

Welcome! As a newcomer myself this forum is awesome as everyone here is encouraging and helpful to those new to NBE. I'll share with you my tips as well as what works for me but I encourage you to skim through the forums as there are many Brava veterans here that probably know alot more than myself and have been there and done that.
When you first get your brava go easy on yourself the first weeks as your skin needs to adjust to the domes and pressure. You wanna gradually move up to the 10+ hours every night.
Another tip is to skip on the brava lotion and wash that comes with it. Alot of people including myself find it to be harsh on the skin. By all means, test it out beforehand, but an even better substitute would be Ivory soap or Johnson and Johnsons baby shampoo for the wash and Aveeno daily moisurizing lotion. Both are really cheap about $4.00-$5.00 each. Also DO NOT skip on applying the no skin prep wipes that come with the brava systems. It is imperative that you apply this on your skin before using the domes as it forms a protective layer between your skin and the domes. I wait like 8 mins for it to dry then place the domes. You can also try aloe vera gel (as some of the ladies here swear by) as a substitute for the wipes since the wipes can get expensive. You can buy one cheap for 5 dollars at Sally's beauty supply or find one online. Just make sure it is alcohol free. If you don't wanna go that route and want to stick with the wipes you can buy them online at amazon.com for around 18-20 dollars for a box of 50. Don't buy them directly from Brava as they try to rip you off by selling them for 50 bucks a pop (outrageous i know)
The main thing is to protect your skin and keep it moisturized. If you get a rash with brava you can always apply hydrocortizone cream. Also you can go here http://www.breastnexus.com/showthread.php?tid=7336 to this earlier thread where the ladies share what works for them when they get a rash.
I'm sure im leaving out alot but as I said you can always search thru the threads on here as we are all here to encourage and help each other out. I wish you good luck on your Brava journey and most of all dont give up! I'm not gonna lie it is long and frustrating and will put a damper on your social life but it is a sacrifice worth it in the end.