Arnica HELP please!!

hi Girls 

this maybe a really stupid question but Ive heard about people taking Arnica tablets, i would like some knowledge on this please as i dont have a clue what its helps with?  xx

Arnica is a herbal remedy, it is believed that it helps with bruising. It should only be taken on the advice of your surgeon. However there is no proof it works. I didn't take arnica and only had 1 bruise the size of a 50p. If your unsure if you should be taking it, give your clinic a call and they will advise you. X

Arnica is a natural homeopathic tablets that a few of us girls here take to help with bruising. There isn't any proof that it works but many girls use it and there is no harm in it. Some surgeons recommend it, other surgeons like mine said its up to me if I want to take it or not so I am.

I brought mine from boots and normally it's to be taken a week before and a week after xx

thanks Lisa and jennifer ive seen and heard about lots of people taking it but didnt know why, ive not been told or advised to take it so i think ill keep clear unless told otherwise. xx

You can always ring in and ask if you do want to because its natural so doesn't affect your run up etc but if your not really bothered then that's fine :) no need to worry xxx

i think i mite give them a call and see as i can bruise like a peach! xx

Oh phew cookie so glad to hear u didn't take it as my surgeon said not to bother so I'm not, but so many girls do! I'm 2 days away so can let u know my bruising situation! Xxxx

that would be great thank you, no im one of those people unless im told i have to or should take it i dont like to take anything. how exciting how you feeling?  ive got 2 weeks left and i feel like the days are dragging to annoy me just want to have my new boobs im sure ill be nervous the day before though! xxx

Hi jacqui, yes I know what u mean about taking stuff etc. 

Your 2 weeks will suddenly fly by, it felt slow at times for me but getting nearer u start panicking about all the things u need to do/can still do so keeps u busy! 

I am pretty excited still but being so close is v surreal now. 1 more day left really now!!!

Follow me for bruising updates!!! I hope ur 2 weeks flies by xxxx

My surgeon has told me to take it 3 days before and says it will help, I do bruise real easily. So I'm going to take it. It suppose to be good but who knows.......x

Thanks specialkj I will follow your progress and what bruising you get if any, good luck and speak to you soon. X

Hi bizzy boobs

Yeah I think it's one of those things it either works or don't and there's no harm in trying I hope it helps you. Xxx

Good luck with your BA Jacqui!!! Is it tomorrow? Xx

Hi 

No unfortunately not I wish it was I'm having it done on the 8th xxx

Hey

I asked about Arnica as my sister used it when she had her B/A but my surgeon said that there's no real proof that it works but he cant see it doing any harm HOWEVER his opinion was that its best to have your system completely clear of EVERYTHING including herbal stuff as sometimes although herbal stuff is good for you, it can cause problems for example remedies with garlic in them think your blood which is never good during surgery.

Obviously I am no expert, I am just going with what the experts said and it does make sense.

So I started taking my Arnica the day after I got my surgery and kept taking it for a for 5 days.

I have heard of people taking arnica a week before and a week after but it does say on the arnica bottle to take for only 5 days and I checked all the makes of arnica.

Ultimately its your choice, we're all different. Another thing I will say is you really don't get much bruising with a B/A. I had a B/A and Uplift and the only thing that was bruised was my nipples (considering they had been cut off and stitched back on, that's not bad going lol)

Hope this helps  

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That was supposed to say that garlic THINS the blood which isn't good for any operation. We really don't know what these ingredients do and how it will affect surgery. My advice is to have a clear system before surgery.

If your a non smoker your recovery should be good aswell.

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thanks nicola for the advise it all makes sense to keep your system clear of anything before hand. im hoping for a good recovery thats the only thing i do slightly worry about having a 21 month old and hes a mummys boy lol. but i dont smoke and im healthy so hopefully all will be good xx

That's understandable that you want a quick recovery but I doubt you'll be badly bruised or anything.

My sister had baby twins when she had her second BA as her first was PIP's, the only thing is your not supposed to do any heavy lifting for the first few weeks so you might need extra help with the little one while your recovering.

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my OH is having 2 weeks off with me to give me a hand with my little man he will still go nursery in the mornings so i can rest fully and the 3 puppies!! ( i live in a mad house at the moment) then ill be back to work so i wont have any heavy lifting.

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Good, glad to hear it. I hope it all goes well for you then  xx

thanks hun i will post after surgery to let everyone know the outcome so exciting!!!  
 
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