Tanning bed

[jayres14 17]

Forgot to ask my surgeon, will laying in a tanning bed affect the band? I find that outside temps and weather conditions make me tighter and looser on different days. I know the port has some metal on the back side. And YES, I know tanning beds are bad for you, and YES, I know self tanners are a better option, but I own a tanning bed and I like to keep a little shade on my white body and the warmth helps my bones in the winter time. If you have spoke to your doctor about this and have a legitimate answer, please let me know. I will make sure to ask when I go back, but that may not be for a while.

[BayougirlMrsS 3,935]

jay... i used a tanning bed most of the summer and i didn't notice anything. But i didn't lay on my stomach because the port hit the glass.

Fixing to start back... will make an effort to monitor that.

after all tan fat looks better than white fat......lol

[wannawearabikini 9]

One of the nurses at my doctors office actually told me that tanning helps heal the scars better. Also, tanning beds give you Vitamin D and whether fat or skinny, everyone looks and feels better with a tan! PS- they say you look 10-15lbs. lighter when you're tanner So I will keep tanning!

[klariade 7]

I don't normally use tanning beds, but I did take a few trips just before my wedding in June (hey, gotta do what ya gotta do to look stunning in that dress!). I had no problems. It did turn my scars a whitish-greyish color right out of the tanning bed, but they went back to normal after a day or two. You should be fine!

[jayres14 17]

Thanks ladies, I am glad to know others have not had any problems with using it. I do agree that I will probably not be able to lay on my stomach anymore b/c of the port. That's okay though, when I get smaller, i won't have to turn for an even cook!! :lol:

[BayougirlMrsS 3,935]

Thanks ladies, I am glad to know others have not had any problems with using it. I do agree that I will probably not be able to lay on my stomach anymore b/c of the port. That's okay though, when I get smaller, i won't have to turn for an even cook!! :lol:

That is too funny..... love your outlook... keep up the great work. Going tan today....