Arnica

by sampowell 12th March 2011, 8:16 pm

I have been advised by transform to take Arnica 5 days before my op. Well I started taking it on Wednesday which was a week and 1 day. I'm so glad I did because I had my tattoo sleeve finished(finally) and I had no bleeding, very little bruising and virtually no swelling! Must have been the Arnica, previously with my tattoos etc I've had big big bruising. So what I'm getting at is, if anyone had any doubt about taking it , don't! It's like a miracle drug. Take it and see xx mucho love everyone you're all boobilicious! X Stars

by summer11 12th March 2011, 8:36 pm

hiya sam when i had my 1st bawith transform they told me to take it and no bruising but when i had my 2nd with mya they said no arnica as no medication even herbal is allowed . but your right its brill x good luck for thurs the first day of your new life xxx

by sampowell 12th March 2011, 8:38 pm

Thankyou I kinda can't wait but I'm nervous too. Obviously a normal reaction x

by carol_s 12th March 2011, 8:43 pm

Hi Sam,
I was completely surprised at how well it worked and I created a sort of poll about the benefits of taking it [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]. Perhaps you would like to add your observations. The vast majority of people responding thought it definitely helped to reduce or eliminate bruising.
xx

by sampowell 12th March 2011, 8:53 pm

Hi I will def do the poll ater my surgery on Thursday as I don't know the results of taking it when you hhave had surgery. I've only experienced the results of taking it when I had my tattoo and I have to say its quite incredible! Good stuff x

by alfie 13th March 2011, 12:27 am

I didn't bother taking the arnica and I didn't have a single bruise, and I am a person who bruises very easily. x

by xx sharon xx 13th March 2011, 10:59 am

I took arnica for my fist BA. Although I didnt have a lot of bruising I did still have some around the top of my new boobs, presumably where my surgeon created the new pockets for the implants.
I didnt use arnica for my 2nd BA (different surgeon) and didnt have any bruising at all. Mind you, the pocket was already there so I suppose 2nd time round is less invasive\aggressive if that makes sense...x

by cherryblossom 13th March 2011, 12:10 pm

I have never head of the stuff til now but will be looking into getting some when I finally have my BA done as I bruise soooooo bad so anything that can help would be awesome!

by sammi35 19th March 2011, 5:17 pm

hi im confused on how much to take , the tub is a little confusing , how many tablets should i take n how many times a day , thanks xx

by sampowell 19th March 2011, 5:20 pm

2 little pills every two hours for the first 6 doses. Then tomorrow 2 pills 4 times a day

by becksxxxx 19th March 2011, 5:21 pm

I've never taken arnica before what is it? Do they give it to you? or do you have to buy it from them?

by sampowell 19th March 2011, 5:22 pm

Transform recommended i took it 5 days before my op. boots sell them x

by sampowell 19th March 2011, 5:24 pm

Ask at your clinic though cos some of them recommend not taking any alternative medication

by becksxxxx 19th March 2011, 5:30 pm

Thank you, might buy my mum some she bruises like a peach just walking around day to day.

by carol_s 19th March 2011, 5:31 pm

Arnica is a natural homoeopathic medicine which is said to greatly reduce any swelling and bruising after trauma to the body (which would include surgery - or even just banging into an object).
I must admit that I was a little sceptical, but as THG recommended it, I duly bought some (from Boots) and took it. I was greatly surprised that I had very, very little bruising and I normally bruise very easily.
Before taking it, please make sure you ask your surgeon if it is OK to do so.
xx

by becksxxxx 19th March 2011, 5:33 pm

Thank you Carol. It sounds like it's really good, my mum will be getting some. Maybe I'll get some if my surgeon says I should we shall see. I'm still deciding.

by sammi35 19th March 2011, 5:53 pm

thanks sam , im gonna start on monday , didnt realize u had to take so many i thought it was just gonna be 1 tablet a day xx

by thevisionoflife 19th March 2011, 7:16 pm

Hey,

I asked about it it seems some recommend it and others don't, my surgeon said that it may help if i just take one the day before but it could actually make me bleed more if i took it for a week!

I don't think I will bother with it, it costs quite a lot to take it for just one day!

but good if it works for others! When I went to see THG they recommended I take it - no wonder us girls get so confused with all the contradicting advice!

x

by sharonk 19th March 2011, 8:51 pm

I have my arnica ready and packed but i cant take before as my surgeon has said no herbal/medicine allowed 2 weeks prior to op, will take as soon as i come round from GA though, also i have Aloe vera juice with me to help with the bloating that people have said occurs, has anyone here used it? xx

by lola_blsk 19th March 2011, 9:00 pm

I've been taking my arnica since my pre op (last friday) as the nurse told me to!

But I would of taken it anyway as my nan (rip) used to sweat by it and I also have the crean incase I have any bruising on top of my new boobies!

Sharon I've never heard of aloe vera juicee but I want some haha. Where do u get it? What's it supposed to do? Xxxx

by sharonk 19th March 2011, 9:04 pm

Hi Lola, its a natural laxative haha and helps/aids with digestion, Holland and barret, you can mix with water or juice or have by itself i bet i taste awful haha...
How are you new boobies have you had a painful day yet?

by Greeneyes 19th March 2011, 9:10 pm

^^^ Hey Sharonk, u have the same surgeon I had dance

^^^
I also took Arnica, i'm not sure whether it helped or not to be honest but certainly didnt do any harm xx

by sharonk 19th March 2011, 9:20 pm

Hello Linzi, i just PM you about him lol :-) how are you finding your boobies? xx

by flowergirl 20th March 2011, 8:03 am

I took Arnica religiously and I've bruised a treat so not convinced... bit annoyed... WHY ME?!! lol!

by sharonk 20th March 2011, 12:52 pm

Lol, I will probably be the same, I bruise so easily and I'm not a fast healer so going to be very interesting :( looking at how some girls are struggling with the process xx

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