Lap Band and Tanning Beds

[Nettie 1]

Ok, may be a strange question but I'm going to post it anyway...

I am finally slim enough that I feel comfortable laying in a tanning bed and I'm not sure if it is safe with the lap band??

Yes, I know they are bad for you and can potentially cause other issues but are they dangerous for your band??

:confused::confused::confused:

[NewYearNewMe2010 0]

I have tanned several times & I have had no complications. I think it is fine. I never even thought it wouldn't be. If you are uneasy about it give your doctor a call.

[Spartan 4]

There really should be nothing that would prevent you from using a Tanning bed after a Lap band

Except, perhaps, for common sense.

But, what's a little skin cancer and prematurely aged skin, anyway. I mean, you're slim now, so that should make up for it...

Right?

S.

[adagray 1]

There is no contraindication between tanning and lapband. But, as others have mentioned, it isn't the best for your skin. How about self-tanners? If you aren't allergic to them, they are awesome. I was totally hooked on Jergen's Natural Glow last year until I realized I was allergic. Ugh!

For anyone who does tan, though, or who used to tan, I highly recommend going to see a good dermatologist and having a full body skin exam. I did it a year ago (after turning 40) just because I felt it was time. I grew up in Hawaii and have burned my skin badly many many many times back when we didn't worry about skin cancer (at least I didn't!). I was relieved to find out that despite the abuse I gave it, my skin is in great shape. The dermatologist even said he would never guess I grew up in Hawaii or anyplace w/a lot of sun because he doesn't see any damage and usually he can tell right away where someone grew up. So, as w/most things, its very individual as to what your risk factor is. I'm sure the dermatologist didn't mean to give me this message, but I don't feel as bad now when I get the occasional burn. Not saying I'm trying to, but I live in AZ now and it does happen.

Edited April 18, 2010 by adagray

[kimaly 57]

I tan and it doesn't effect your band what so ever. I always go to get a base tan before the summer as I spend alot of time in the pool and on the boat. If I don't get a base tan I will surely burn the first couple of times I'm out in the sun with or without sunscreen.

[Jachut 487]

You know, they all debunk that base tan theory, but its the one justification I can think of for using tanning beds. i'm not a tanner because i really dont want to look like a leather handbag by 50, but I wouldnt DREAM of going to Thailand in September after a Melbourne winter without some base tan.

it definitely DOES give you protection from burning (which is what really causes the damage).

there really wouldnt be any reason why it would be dangerous to your band, its just dangerous in general.