Arnica for BA???

by ab1982 22nd June 2011, 5:09 am

Hey :)

I know I don't need to start taking the arnica just yet...but was wondering what you ladies though of it?
Heard mixed reviews.
Also, what is the recommended dose? how many a day/how many days before/after?

Thanks

Amy
xxx

by gorgeousgirl4444 22nd June 2011, 7:16 am

i spoke to not my ps but someone who worked at the place i had mine done as never could get hold of her she said its fine to take i started a week before and took 2 every 4hrs ( 4 times a day) with the 30 (strength they do 5 and 200 too) and am planning to stop at about 2 weeks post i have had NO bruising what so ever!! my sister just had her tonsils out and she was told by surgeon to take them and she recons its has helped massivily so i believe it works! and she is taking same as me. check with your ps first as i know some have difference of opinion when it comes to things like this xxxxx

by sequinssparkle 22nd June 2011, 8:50 am

Yeah I was told 4 days pre and post op. I've never had a bruise in my life (not that I can remember) so I really dunno how to expect my chest after surgery!!

by nicolamichael1 22nd June 2011, 9:40 am

I had a lot of internal bruising after my surgery that lasted a couple of weeks and didnt think to take arnica so maybe it will help! x

by Lovely@41 22nd June 2011, 9:59 am

I was really badly bruised but do bruise easily anyway. Wish i'd thiught to take arnica, it's mean't to be really good. Can't harm. xx

by Little jen 22nd June 2011, 11:27 am

I took Arnica 30c 4 times a day (2 tiny tabs) 3 days prior and 3 days post surgery. It states on the directions not to exceed for 7 days so didn't continue. I have very minimal bruising, will be putting more pics up shortly so u can see.
I believe it can make some people really sick???? luckily it didn't with me.
x

by Chanhassen 22nd June 2011, 11:30 am

I've bought some but haven't taken it yet! Is it worth taking after surgery or do you need to take it before as well for it to have an effect?

by Little jen 22nd June 2011, 11:32 am

Its just suppose to assist healing, no harm in starting although if your PS hasn't suggested it then I wouldn't. Your body will heal itself.
I took it and had minimal bruising and swelling.
How u feeling hun??

x

by Chanhassen 22nd June 2011, 11:38 am

Thanks Jen. My ps didn't mention taking it so maybe I'll just see how it goes without.

I'm feeling ok thanks hun. My muscles are quite sore (I had partial unders) so it's as expected but as long as I keep taking my pills it's not to bad. I am so in love with my v pillow though!! Slept like a baby on it last night - genius!!
How are you feeling now? Feels like ages since your op now!! X

by Little jen 22nd June 2011, 11:42 am

Awwwww I love my V pillow, I thank it for my wonderful sleep and my slightly bigger bra for a comfortable sleep ha ha. Luckily I have had little in the way of pain and am back doing the school run, shopping and driving however I just take my time with it all. Seems like forever since my boobs, sort of what lipo so best start saying ha ha.
I hope you r resting and being looked after, I was worried when u didn't post yesterday and thought u must be spaced out with all the pain relief. So how r u finding the new additions?? is it love??

x

by zeezee 22nd June 2011, 11:48 am

hey hun, when i had my final consultation i mentioned to my surgeon about taking arnica and he said that if your body is not used to taking something then he would advise against it as the last thing you would want is to get ill just before your BA. x

by ab1982 22nd June 2011, 7:27 pm

Thanks for your advice girls.
I've already bought some cos when I spoke to consultant she told me to get some but I wasn't sure on the dosage. I have got the 30. So will start taking a few days b4 - can't hurt. Suppose if it makes me feel ill - i will just stop taking it.

Still need to buy my v-pillow tho! :)

xxx

by Little jen 22nd June 2011, 7:44 pm

The V pillow is a must lol..... it helps with sleep, I also found my forward zip up bra a life saver and easy to keep having a quick peek lol.

I got on fine with the Arnica 30c so good luck
x

by ab1982 22nd June 2011, 7:50 pm

Thanks hun.

Already bought a couple of macoms - cos I don't know what size i'm gonna be. They do up the front. And they fit any cup size til I know what i'm gona be.

Gona go v pillow shopping this weekend! lol
x

by Little jen 22nd June 2011, 7:56 pm

Awwww your nearly there now then. Not long and you'll be having sharp pains and hot, tender boobs. Its all worth it though.
x

by Nyssa-H 22nd June 2011, 9:25 pm

I had a pre-op today and the nurse advised me to get the strongest one and to take a week before and a week after and follow the instructions, but I'm sure everyone's advised different things? xx

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