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Week 2 isn't technically completed for another 48 hours, but I wanted to do an update because it keeps me focused on the goal. When I talked to Dr. Hartog's staff they encouraged me to wear the BRAVA as much as possible. I have been wearing the BRAVA 12 to 13 hours each day and have built up tolerance to "hand pumping" and "cycling." When you "hand pump" the device you are compressing a small black ball connected to the tubing and domes, which is used to increase the pressure beyond that of the sport box. I now usually keep the pressure consistently up with two pumps of the ball. I am also "cycling" which involves pumping the black ball until maximum pressure is reached and then sitting at maximum pressure for two minutes and rest for 15 seconds. Each cycling session should be about 60 to 90 minutes. This is not the most fun you can have… but it really increases swelling. My skin is still ok and I only use the Life Aloe Vera skin gel, so I think that really helps. I have also started using Tegaderm between the breasts where the BRAVA domes meet at at my armpits. The thin layer REALLY helps decrease discomfort and itching. I bought the Tegaderm off of Amazon and cut out the size I need.

I am trying to get my breasts to a D cup size before the fat transfer. The surgeon says… if I want a C then my swelling needs to be a D. Any ideas how to measure cup size beyond trying on a D cup bra? Not sure how to measure my progress.