mandi827

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Bra sizing help? I worked 7 years at Macy's as a specialist. Measure around under breasts flat against skin. Old ways said add 5 inches or 3 inches...just depends..I would add 3 or 2 depending on the fit...all brands fit different.. Now with none padded bra on measure fullest part of breast. So if I was a 35 under my breast...I would add 3 ...so I am a 38 ? Around the fullest part of my breast measure 42 . Take fullest part of breast minus the band size . 42-38 is 4 Every inch is a cup 1 inch A 2 inch B 3 inch C 4 inch D 5 inch DD 6 inch DDD 7 inch E Etc... So 38 D is my base size Remember this is not exact...depends on breast tissue and where is. Olga runs small...Bali is pretty true to size..so maybe start with Bali/Barely There or Maidenform (same company) . Only take in 3 different styles same size ...this is your base bra. Try on 38D Fits around perfect but cup big? go to 38C Or cup small 38 DD Here is the tricky part where mistakes are made. A 38D Cup fits perfect in cup but to loose around? Drop down in band to 36 but go up in cup to DD . These are all technically same cup size 32 e 34 ddd 36dd 38d 40 c 42b So when people say I am a DD it means nothing a 42 DD is 5 cup sizes bigger than a 32 DD Depending on brand I can have 3 different sizes. If you love a bra and do not have in your size say 38D ...try on a 36DD and 40C ...the cup should be close in size but the bands will be tighter or loser. Also look in the mirror..if your breast tissue is more under your arms toward you sides then you want a full figured/fit bra which doesn't mean large. Most stores carry the same bra in two sections. A 36C in Full Figure will be a little wider in cup to cover breast tissue spilling out. Also sometimes the strap is more supportive. So if you try it on in regular fit and you spilling out under arms then ask if the have same bra in full figured or now called Full Fit. Last thing . You must have 3 nice bras. One you wear...one you wash and one you rest. Bras have a memory in elastic. For the fit to return after you wash let it rest for 3 days so the memory can go back. You should hand wash or at least fold in half and put in bra bag or old nylon if using machine so it doesnt get pushed and pulled. The number one rule HANG DRY. Never ever put in the dryer...the minute you do...you just ruined the fit of the bras memory so you wasted your time reading this and do not wear more than 3 days ...it damages the memory. So u wear one ..wash one and rest one for 3 days then rotate....good luck! I have bras that I have worn for along time and fit and look new by taking care of them...this is the best time to make sure your bra does not lose its fit and they start dropping mandi

Origionally Feering Essex (no Essex girl jokes lol) outside of Colchester..now Ferndale Wa ...very top left corner...by San Juan Islands ..miss UK moved away young but went back often...need to go soon!

I am almost 7 weeks and was told to wait 8.. I had a Malibu rum and crystal light orange (light on the flavoring.) I had no problems and did not even get a buzz. I had in large glass. Malibu is a lower alcohol content...I had one more..drank half but felt nothing... I am an ex bartender and beer drinker...a shot now and then...I could handle my alcohol pre sleeve though. In bar business 19 years..working two jobs...loved the money! If I couldn't or can't in future then I would not drink since I hate drunk girls falling down..lol. Everyone is different so it is hard to say. I am going to miss hot summer days and cold beers but not the calories.

This might be tmi ..I was sleeved 2/28 and my first period was light. I started 2nd yesterday and seemed fine until hour ago...soaked 3 pairs of pj 's with overnight pads. I have passed about 10 golf ball size clots ..it is awful...the bathroom seriously looked like a murder screen. No cramping..no chance of pregnancy....my only other thought is I had cyst on ovary and had follow Monday and now have 2 more. Two now have solid masses so seeing specialist Wed. I don't know if that has anything to do with it. My man is freaking out that I am losing too much blood lol..men!..any thoughts?

Good to know. I had kidney stone surgery in Nov also...and now found found out probably need surgery on cysts in ovary due to growing and have mass inside two now...damn teeth will hurt for awhile lol

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Anyone having sore gums? I. Switched to a softer toothbrush but was wondering if it is a vitamin deficiency.

What is the average price...do you mind telling ...

Thank goodness..I ended up in er day 4 dehydrated. I got sick on liq Percocet...only took 1/4 dose but out of nausea pills. Sugar free popsicles work best!

I was sleeved 2/28...my energy level is super high and only sleeping 5hrs a night. I got the premier protein from Costco. Already made 18 for $24.30g protein 160 cal and 3 carbs I thjnk. I got vanilla and mix Starbucks instant decaf with 1/4 cup hot water...mix w protein shake and poor over ice...love them so much that had 3 a day but got in trouble with nut since w meals my protein was over 100 and that causes kidney stones. ( which I just had in Nov and had surgery to blast but took 6 weeks to pass...awful). I got powder protein and hated! I would rather pay more for pre-made..maybe that might help. Good luck!

Lol ..I did same thing but had to stop due to being a gum swallower!

Face..boobs and upper stomach!

I had a headache and I called the Dr. they said liquid Tylenol...just to give you heads up..don't make it anymore! After 9 stores I found out Tylenol cold and throat is liquid Tylenol for adults. It just has cool mint flavor to soothe. I was using children's which didn't work. [ATTACH]10642[/ATTACH]

Thanks for quick response!

2/28 Dr Landerholm at Puget Sound Surgical center. 231 preop. 212 surgery day. 193 today .I had Dr. Crouthamel at first but out on medical leave. Everyone is amazing there...I am up in Bellingham.

I had Dr. Landerholm also....LOVED him...so nice!

2/28 sleeved...have been feeling amazing until today...right side of abdoman hurts under ribs..anyone have/had this? I think I might be doing to much.

Heartbreaking.... I am at a loss for words. My thoughts are with his friends and family.

My BMI was 37/38. Pre-op diet 2/14 Wt-231 (30 carbs a day/800-1000 cal). Surgery 2/28 Wt-212. Today I was 199. So 32 lbs since 2/14. Feel fabulous....I was way to my energy!