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

Tanning of any sort is bad for everyone.

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 !

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

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.

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!

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.

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!