How long to hold the pressure?

[cj]

Hi everyone.  I just started pumping today.  Very excited to see how this goes!  My question is this:  How long do I keep the breasts pumped up (tightened and red) before releasing the pressure (by hitting the button on the pump)?

Do you get better results the longer you hold the pressure in (i.e. Airlock system)? 

[kultzu]

Hi and Welcome to the forum  ,

You can first try to hold it about 10-15 seconds and release then pump again. Repeat it as a cycle and try to hold everytime a little longer but still feel comfortable though. I noticed good result by doing that for after a first week. I did pump few times a day at first but later on only half an hour/day to suit my day's routine.

I use airlock system only when I want to move around easily , for example doing some small housework sametime , otherwise I prefer pumping and releasing  .

I hope this helps and keep updating your progress.

Enjoy pumping,
Kultzu

[cj]

Hi Kultzu.  Thanks - that does help.  The first pumping session went well; however, I have tiny red dots on my breasts (from the pressure, I assume).  I'm hoping they will go away by tomorrow.  This person seems to have experienced the red dots too --> http://www.noogleberry.com/forum/index.php?topic=119.0

I pumped for thirty minutes with the small cups, and I filled them completely by the end of the session.  My breasts swell when they are locked into the cups, but once I release the pressure, my boobs deflate.  Other people have reported that their swelling lasts for several hours after pumping.  Yet, I didn't experience this.  How do I get the swelling to last for several hours (beyond the pumping)?  Should I air-lock them?

[kultzu]

Hi cj,

Congrats on your great result !!!

The amount time for the swelling to last depends on each person , I believe. I don't recall that my swelling lasted long at the beginning but I noticed the fullness.
I recall that it took me many days to find the pumping techniques that suited me best and made me comfortable. So I think that your swelling will last longer when your skin has adapted to the pumping.

Kultzu

[cj]

Thanks Kultzu.  The swelling seemed okay, but the red dots are worrisome. 

Should I wait until they disappear, or should I continue pumping? 

[susan16]

Hi cj Im new to this too.Just started pumping on Friday.I got exactly the same problem i filled up the small cups straight away and i asked a similar question. Louise answered and advised me to start with 10 mins on the small cup to pump them up and then the remainder of the time with the medium cups. I ordered my medium cups yesterday.  Cant wait for them to come to see how soon i can fill them.Hope this helps.

[susan16]

Hi just forgot to mention i m covered in red dots too but after reading through the forum this seems quite usual.so i m just going to moisturise well and keep pumping.Please keep in touch as we have started about the same time i d be pleased to see how you progress.

[cj]

Thanks Susan.  Sure, let's keep in touch since we both started at the same time.  I'm glad to hear that other people have experienced the same "red dot" problem.  According to Lucy's advice, I will continue with the small cups for now (until I see some expansion of the breast tissue sideways).  I'm sure it won't be long before I need the medium cups--since I filled the small cups completely (length-wise) on my first try.

Lucy wrote me a great explanation on the red dots, and I thought I would post it below to help others who might be worried:

		Quote:
	The red dots are just tiny bruising from the superficial blood capillaries and is quite normal for some when they first start using vacuum systems. The dots will fade. I take it you are not using any blood thinning products such as aspirin or warfarin and that you have not got a clotting disorder such as sickle cell etc. Don’t worry , I'm just checking. If so, then don’t continue pumping. If not, then it's fine to start again, but the dots are probably a sign of overpumping and this will improve the more you use the system. I would advise pumping gently and waiting a few seconds for the blood to fill and engorge the breasts – let the pump do the work.

Let me know how things go for you - and I'll keep you posted on my progress. 

[jess1980]

Hello ladies, I've had a cold last week so was only using it once a day.
But I noticed there is a red dot on my right breast but I guess that is a good sign. Kultzu's method seems to be effective and comfortable as I have noticed some swelling and they feel a little firmer.