so what about tanning?

brandnewlindsay
on 2/10/10 12:25 am - Shawnee, OK

I haven't have surgery yet, and am terrified about excess skin. BUT I'm also kind of addicted to tanning. I think its a self esteem thing being overweight. Should I give it up, will it have a negative effect on my skin post-op or is it really nothing to worry about? I'm trying to decide before i renew my package lol PS you guys are amazing! thanks for the encouraging words and constant support!!

Emily J.
on 2/10/10 3:30 am

RNY on 12/08/08

I have never tanned either artificially or by way of the sun because I'm a ginger kid ;-) However, I don't think it's a big deal to do it afterwards but I have heard something to the affect of the scars wont tan or something. Someone else who might have more experience could probably elaborate.

~Emily~

"Tis better to be hated for who you are than loved for who you are not"

vshelt
on 2/10/10 7:49 am - Seymour, IN

VSG on 10/05/09

I tan quite frequently. I'm only 4 months out, but it doesn't bother me. My skin seems the same. My friends that have had weight loss surgery also tan. I think it's okay. Good luck on your surgery!

exohexoh
on 2/10/10 12:44 pm - West Chester, PA

RNY on 09/27/10

my scars/stretch marks always tanned when i used to. it depends on the person. for some they won't, for me some would actually get darker than the rest of me. (i worked at a tanning salon for 2 years so i've heard everyone's problems lol)

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almondsoylatte
on 2/10/10 1:50 pm - Oklahoma City, OK

RNY on 03/30/09

nope not a big deal after surgery. and neither is the mystic if you jump in there every so often.

i havent tanned in like 2 months, but i have after surgery and it boosts my self esteem even more - i think i look hot tan!!

good luck!!!!!

But you don’t
Always
Have to hold your head
Higher than your heart
~jack johnson~

Brittnie S.
on 2/12/10 2:16 am - NV

REALIZE Band on 03/20/09

Tanning wont be a problem post op....however you are supposed to wait at least 6 months before exposing new scars (surgery scars) to UV light/ or the sun as it can make them darker and they wont heal to be as light in color as they would have had they not been exposed. good luck, hope that helps

Kaitlin D.
on 2/12/10 1:30 pm

DS on 06/15/09

I tan alll the time. about 2-3x a week. not at problem what so ever. =) best of luck on ur journeyyy!!

If you want to get somewhere you have to know where you want to go and how to get there. Then never, never, never, give up!

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(deactivated member)
on 2/20/10 6:34 am

RNY on 08/24/09

The only isue I am having after tanning is feeling dehydrated, and my skin being really dry. I try to drink alot before going. I guess I just want to make sure I have good color in my skin so I keep going tanning. Good luck to you!

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