lapband and tanning bed

[Mink 0]

Has anyone asked if it is okay to use a tanning bed? Ready to get started on my tan but was wonder if it is okay.

Thanks

[Bunkey1965 2]

Tanning of any sort is bad for everyone.

[Cate18 0]

Tanning of any sort is bad for everyone.

While I'm fairly certain that the poster is aware that tanning has been linked scientifically to skin cancer, I don't think that's what she was asking. Though something tells me you knew that.

I can't think of any reason why sun tanning or a tanning bed would be a bad idea related to the lapband. The only thing I could think of is if your incisions/wounds haven't completely healed you should be careful. Especially if you're a burner like me.

Sun tanning's my little secret. I do melanoma research and I've been known to pop in the bed from time to time. It's all in moderation. Enjoy your sweet tan and your shrinking belly !

[caffyphu 0]

I get my tan out of a bottle. LOL:lol:

[Annabell1 0]

I was wondering the same thing so I called the doctor and they said it was ok after the wounds heal due to sanitation reasons. I am going to get in before and wait a few weeks afer to heal.

[Florida girl 0]

If you are still healing I would stay out of the tanning bed. You will have very sensitive skin around your scars and the last thing you need is a burn in that area. Please wear some level of sunscreen when you do start tanning again. :confused_smile: You will thank me when you are older!

[Jachut 487]

Dont go until your incisions are fully healed and cover them when you do or you can end up with them permanently red/purple.

I have to agree with above though, tanning is bad. If you want a bunch of loose stomach skin, baking yourself in a tanning bed is a great way to accelerate that. It ages you faster than anything.

[Annabell1 0]

Great job on your weight loss. I will keep the tanning in mind but always feel brown fat looks better than white fat. Ha! Ha!