Is it safe for me to use a sunbed after my bypass

[Roch]

Hi all it is my son`s 18th birthday party in 2 weeks time and i have a gorgeous Grecian style dress and would luv to just have a tan for that day, i was wondering if it is safe or dangerous to use a sun bed after a bypass.
I know using a sunbed on a regular basis is not safe for anyone but i would just be using it for 2 weeks and def not any more.
I am now 4 months post op will it be ok or could it damage my bypass, for the first time in many years i am now able to sit on a sun lounger and get a bit of a tan but i have left it a bit 2 late, i dont want a spray tan as i shower twice a day and it wont stay on.
Thanks for taking the time to read this and sorry if it sounds a bit thick lol xx

 

[lotsabeefy]

Hi Roch ive been using a sunshower for a few months with no problems, hope this helps x

 

[Roch]

Thanks but what is a sun shower lol, i want to use one of those booths is that the same lol xx

 

[lotsabeefy]

Yeh its a booth lol didnt wanna lie on a sunbed in case i broke it lol x

 

[Roch]

Yeh its a booth lol didnt wanna lie on a sunbed in case i broke it lol x

u and me together hun, we started off around the same weight so i know how u feel, i bought a sun lounger today for the first time and sat on it for 10 mins in B&Q to make sure it can take my 19 stone weight.
Congrats on such a fab weight loss girl xx

 

[lotsabeefy]

u and me together hun, we started off around the same weight so i know how u feel, i bought a sun lounger today for the first time and sat on it for 10 mins in B&Q to make sure it can take my 19 stone weight.
Congrats on such a fab weight loss girl xx

Same to you hun xx couple of babes now aren't we lol

 

[rosejohnson]

I use the sunbed a couple of times per week, didn't really think about it in terms of the bypass, can't see how it would be problematic and I've not had any problems.

Rx

 

[thinkbethin]

I'm a bander and have started using the sunbed at the gym. I never even thought about the safety aspect of my band to be honest but I'm only on there for 5/10 minutes at a time.

 

[rybens]

I used one for the run up to my holiday and to be honest its the best iv ever tanned x

 

[Gail-michelle]

If in doubt Roch, why not have a spray tan. Gail x

 

[archiesmum]

Oh no here comes a busybody. I'm an holistic/beauty therapist and will now step up onto my soapbox. Sunbeds are not good for you at any point in your life. Although I don't "do" fake tan treatments in my salon (cause I am rubbish at doing it!!) if you find a really good person who applies them they look wonderful. However I will say that they are few and far between - I know that there is nothing worse than looking streaked or tango'd so I do sympathise. Climbs off soapbox and shuts mouth..................

 

[zns]

I agree, sunbeds are never good for you. Far too many risks.

 

[Roch]

Well i went once this mornin, said i wanted to use the booth, the guy said i would be better off on a normal sunbed as they are stronger, i said quietly " am worried i am 2 heavy for that" he just laughed and said no way will it be a prob.
He said as i am quite tanned already i can go for 10 mins, so off i went, all was good for the first 8 mins then my arse started burning so i got off.
Decided it was not for me and then a few hrs latwr went to get my tattoo done, half way through the tattoo i felt my bum and back burning and now am suffering big time with sunbed burn and in pain lol ( and not a happy bunny but like my new tattoo xx

 

[lotsabeefy]

Well i went once this mornin, said i wanted to use the booth, the guy said i would be better off on a normal sunbed as they are stronger, i said quietly " am worried i am 2 heavy for that" he just laughed and said no way will it be a prob.


This must have been music to your ears. xx

Sorry u burned ur bum xx

 

[dottychic]

Nice one Roch, sorry you burned your botty! What tattoo did you have........and where? x

 

[thinkbethin]

I guess your tattoo was'nt on your bum them Roch lol. Sorry you got burnt but he should have told you 5 mins for 1st timer xx

 

[gaelic girl]

A burnt bum whatever next hee hee! I used to use them as i smoked then and thought well its a bit hypocritical to worry about health risks! However having stopped smoking 11 months ago its strictly spray tanning for me, i have to spend too much time on the sunbeds to go brown and do now worry bout the risks. You will look great on Aaron's big day xx