Okay I know it's not good for me, but if I wanted to use a tanning bed Am I able to with the band? That sounds weird but I don't know if the direct exposure would do anything. Also, wonder how soon after? I know the incisions would need to be well and healed. Any thoughts?

I have no idea when it's ok to tan but i would think anytime really. as long as your incesions are healed you should be ok. it's not going to hurt the band. i plan on starting tanning here in a few wks. i need a good base tan before spring/summer gets here because i'm lily white lol. plus if you are tan you don't look as heavy. so see i think it's a good thing lol

I was banded 3.5 years ago and have tanned each February/March (right before my family goes to Disney World in sunny Florida) with no problems at all. I would imagine that as long as your incisions have healed that you shouldn't have any worries. It wouldn't hurt to ask your doctor if you are really worried about it. I am sure they have heard it before and will have an answer one way or another for you. Good luck!