Arnica

by cakey_baby 29th March 2009, 10:17 am

Hellooo me again!!

My friend whos had her boobs done recommended me to take arnica she said she had hardly any swelling and the nurse asked her if she had taken arnica as it makes them soften quicker and reduces swelling.

She told me to take them 3 or 4 days pre op then for 2 weeks post op, ive never heard of anyone taking them though and thought you cant really take anything before your op..ive even stopped taking my daily vit c.

Has anyone else taken them before their op and did it do anything?

x

by job1701 29th March 2009, 11:28 am

My pc told me not to take anything pre op and I want to take it now as hetting some bruising! So i will be watching your post for feedback too honey. x

by xx_fina_xx 29th March 2009, 11:35 am

Hey hunni,

I didn't use Arnica and I was fine..A lot of people I know have used it and would really recommend.. I think each person is different though.. If I were to go through the op again (which I might have to) I would try it..

Give it a go hun

xx

by em_stevo 29th March 2009, 11:57 am

Hiya hunny, I was recommended it by my friend who had a ba first time and didnt use it and had lots of swelling then her second time she did use it and she said it helped loads!!! Coincindence?? I dunno, i asked my ps and nurse what they though and I was told to go for it if they though it`d help. So I am gonna give it a go, cant hurt I dont think, I got mine from holand and barrett, start taking it 2 days before then few weeks after I think. (says on tube tho as cant remember),
Not long now for us both, woo hoo!!!!!, xxxxx

by cakey_baby 29th March 2009, 12:26 pm

Omg i know!!! wooo!! getting excited now!!!

Im going to get some tomorrow think there only about a fiver so i may aswell give them ago!

cheers girlies x x

by **nads** 29th March 2009, 3:03 pm

I didnt take anything either as my ps didnt think made any difference, i didnt have one bruise on me and i usually bruise really easily, i heard the bromlien found in pineapple juice is good for swelling x

by BlondeBarbie 29th March 2009, 6:58 pm

I didnt take any, my ps didnt ask me to. I think it just reduces bruising, i didnt have any bruising on my boobs but i did on my face x

by Mia 29th March 2009, 8:37 pm

My p.s. recommended Arnica 30c to be taken for 1 week before and 1 week after for bruising. Again this is another area where we are all informed different. I would call and ask to clarify.

I had no visable bruising, but I could feel it. You can also buy it in a cream/ointment. Hug

by cakey_baby 29th March 2009, 8:51 pm

Thanks hun, ive sent them a email asking if its ok for me to use it he should get back to me first thing. x

by job1701 29th March 2009, 8:53 pm

Well I bought some today, cream, as have some bruising, may well be too late know but will have a go! x

by **ShootingStar** 29th March 2009, 9:43 pm

I took Arnica 6 and my bruising went so quick it's unbelievable, i do believe the Arnica helped in my case, I was severely bruised and as soon as i started the Arnica it reduced quite alot by the day xx

by fluffy_bunn1e 29th March 2009, 10:27 pm

Id never heard of arnica till this forum, This site has helped me so much, ive learned so much since registering.
its something ill ask about taking.

Im not thinking of having my op til Oct, had 1 cosult, when does everyone think i should go for a second?

Also just wana say good luck to the 2 ladies having your ops in next few days, em_stevo and Cakey_baby.
You must be so excied!
Best wishes xx

by cakey_baby 29th March 2009, 10:32 pm

fluffy_bunn1e wrote:Id never heard of arnica till this forum, This site has helped me so much, ive learned so much since registering.
its something ill ask about taking.

Im not thinking of having my op til Oct, had 1 cosult, when does everyone think i should go for a second?

Also just wana say good luck to the 2 ladies having your ops in next few days, em_stevo and Cakey_baby.
You must be so excied!
Best wishes xx

Thank you hunny :hugme:and yes this site is brill i dont know what i would have done the last few weeks without it, are you going to go for a few consults first or have you decided to go with that company? i only went to transform and then decided to go abroad but most ladies ive spoke to went to a few consults i think you will know when you have found the right surgeon hun.

x

by cakey_baby 29th March 2009, 10:33 pm

Meant to be a Hug

lol!!

by fluffy_bunn1e 29th March 2009, 10:36 pm

No i have been told by a girl whos had BA to shop around but to be honest Im really want it done in my home town.

And the aftercare with Mybreast seems great, but i still feel like there is so much more to learn and research!

My surgeon if i go ahead is James Mcdiamord, so if anyones got any stories or experiences with him id be greatful.

Cakeybaby-where are you going for yours?
Good luck again girls! xx

by stef 30th March 2009, 7:42 am

I started taking arnica the day after as advised by the nurse, it took my brusing down very quickly, not sure if it affects swelling though. xx

I don't think it's important to take though not everyone gets told to take them. xx

by job1701 30th March 2009, 11:12 am

just started using it altho had some bruising started so not sure if it will help, but can't hurt tho! i had 3 consults, had provisional appt with transform booked but changed my mind and went with mya in the end. so glad I did. Good luck. x

by cakey_baby 30th March 2009, 11:57 am

fluffy_bunn1e wrote:No i have been told by a girl whos had BA to shop around but to be honest Im really want it done in my home town.

And the aftercare with Mybreast seems great, but i still feel like there is so much more to learn and research!

My surgeon if i go ahead is James Mcdiamord, so if anyones got any stories or experiences with him id be greatful.

Cakeybaby-where are you going for yours?
Good luck again girls! xx

Hi Hun im going to turkey my mum lives there and recently had hers and nose done, i havnt heard of your surgeon hun but im sure someone will be along shortly with advice.

I spoke to my surgeon he said start taking it on wednesday so thanks for all your advice again ladies.

x x

by Miss Ellie 30th March 2009, 12:16 pm

I was told by Elyzea it's more recommended for other proceedures & I don't need to take it for a BA, which sounds good to me !!

Ellie
x

by angelicfruitcake 30th March 2009, 3:20 pm

I took it as I had some lying around anyway, but it was only the 6c one, people are usually told to take the 30c.

I had quite a lot of bruising, more than a lot of people I've seen. I used the cream afterwards (also had some lying about) and it did get rid of the bruises really quickly. It does usually work but I'd suggest getting the 30c if you want to take it.

by lozzied 31st March 2009, 4:42 pm

I have specifically been told to start taking Arnica 7days before my op and to continue taking it for 7days afterwards as well. I'm having my BA done with Transform and I think they recommend it to everyone as my friend had hers done there too and she was told the same. Can't say whether it works as not started taking it yet but after my op I shall let you all know if it seems to be helping me at all :lol: Also I can say that my friend who took it for the recommended time had practically no visible bruising at all and her swelling semed to go down really quick so maybe it does help?? xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

by Len1 31st March 2009, 6:30 pm

Hi hun, yeah i have been told to take Anica 1 wk before op and i think 2 wks after.
xxx

by cakey_baby 31st March 2009, 8:56 pm

Well ive started taking it today ladies, i got them from holland and barretts in a little purple tube..i took it to work and tried to open it and it was jammed anyway was fiddling with the bottom and the next thing crack all over the floor!!! Hysterical

was not impressed, i had to take the empty tube back she said they sometimes get faulty ones and exchanged it for me!

Im currently sat in the airport waiting to go to my hotel..god i hate this travelling malarky!! lol

x x

by **nads** 31st March 2009, 8:57 pm

Are you on your way then CB?? x

by cakey_baby 31st March 2009, 10:00 pm

Hiya Hun

Yeh im in a hotel at the mo all on my own :sad: lol

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