Question:
How much weight will a tanning bed hold?
I went to the tanning beds all last year but I haven't gone for quite some time now and I've put on probably 20-25 lbs since then. I'd like to start tanning again but I don't know what the weight limit is for a tanning bed. I would be mortified if I broke it. — citygirl1971 (posted on June 15, 2003)
June 15, 2003
Hi Monique.... I love to tan and since I have gained since last summer was
concerned about this so I asked the employees of the salon I go to and was
told 500 lbs. I am not sure how accurate this is or if it varies from
manufacturer to manufacturer... You might want to give the salon or fitness
center a call and ask them. Hope this helps some.
— lillbitofsin
June 15, 2003
I have always been afraid of the "regular" tanning beds...what
would happen if it did break and someone went crashing down into the
bulbs?! That's why I love going to tan in a bed called an
"ultra-bronze"...it has a mattress bigger than a twin size that
you lay on and the bulbs are above you...of course it tans you 10x's faster
than conventional beds and are more expensive...most have fans at the feet
so that you are not too hot. You just flip over and tan the other side when
it's time. No more worries about breaking the bed...sometimes just the
pocket-book! But honestly, they are worth every penny!
— Marsha P.
June 15, 2003
I was up to 330, tanning regularly and didn't have any problems in
regular-sized beds...but if it will make you feel more comfortable, just
ask.
— Amy W.
June 15, 2003
I am sure it would vary by manufacturer (just like exercise equipment).
Call the salon and ask, you don't have to give your name. Better to know
ahead of time.
— [Deactivated Member]
June 15, 2003
I weigh 392 and I haven't had any problems with the tanning beds. You
could also try tanning in a stand-up booth. That way you wouldn't have to
worry about it breaking. Good luck!
— Terri G.
June 15, 2003
Have you thought about just buying that tan in a bottle stuff? Much
cheaper, good ones look real and don't rub off, and no cancer. I've lost
my mother, grandmother, and brother's nose to cancer - okay the rest of my
brother is still here but he actually had to have a complete nose procedure
from cancer at 47 - I'm sure he'll be seeing more of that! Directly
related to his sun exposure. I don't know the safety of these tanning
beds, but there is no question that you are getting darker by burning
layers of your skin. Even know of one guy who died in one because he fell
asleep and the staff forgot to check on him like they are supposed to. He
was in there 2 hours and died at the hospital the next day. My mom worked
with his widow.
You sure you want to do this?
— bethybb
June 15, 2003
I just bought an unlimited membership a couple of weeks ago and my tannery
has all different beds all say weight limit 250 lbs.
— hooterzgirl75
June 16, 2003
I am gonna take some heat for this, but here goes...
(1)Should you be exposing yourself to cancer on a weekly basis when you're
trying to or have had this surgery to "save your life.?" (2) Do
you think a tan is gonna make you look that much healthier and better?
What is the point? Have we not learned anything from WLS or is everything
still about VANITY?
— heathercross
June 16, 2003
why is it that people always feel that they need to offer way more than the
question asks for? The question wasn't "what's the healthy thing for
me?" or "What's your opinion on tanning beds?" It was how
much will they hold!
— [Deactivated Member]
June 16, 2003
Hey, Beth and Heather- before you are both set afire, let me say that we
all know people who do things they shouldn't no matter what the health
warnings. Not a darned thing you can do about it. I, for one, intend to
remain pale and fragile-looking this summer! Okay, okay, more like an
uncooked bratwurst....
— koogy
June 16, 2003
I don't get it. Monique asked a legitimate question, and the same person
is here to answer, except not with an answer to the QUESTION at hand, but
rather with a moral diatribe on living life as she sees fit. I'm sorry,
but being a successful WLS patient does not make you the moral police for
the entire world.
In answer to the question at hand, just ask:)
— kathy B.
June 16, 2003
Not meant to flame, but, Asking someone why they would want to tan and risk
cancer is the same as when someone who doesnt understand about WLS asks us
why would we want to risk our life having WLS surgery. Because we're
adults and can make our own decisions after knowing the facts. Millions of
people use tanning beds and dont get cancer. It's sad when someone does,
but it's a risk you take to look better. I think its great that she's
doing something to make her feel better about the way she looks. After
surgery it'll also make any loose skin less noticable, I've found. As far
as your question....I went in tanning beds weighing almost 400, probably
shouldnt have, but I did. The best thing is to ask, and you can call
anonymously and just ask the question if you're uncomfortable to do it in
person. Better safe then sorry, and if you're over the limit you can
always do the stand up booth. Good luck with your tan!
— Monica H.
June 16, 2003
I went to a tanning bed place when I was in the high 280's without any
problems. Just ask and they should be able to help you. As for if it vain
to do it,SO WHAT IF IT IS???? If it makes you feel better, sexier and
happy then go for it!!! Nothing wrong with doing something nice for
yourself. Thats the main reason I had WLS, just for me and no one else.
BTW,just becasue bad things happen to some people DOES NOT mean it will
happen to everyone. Just my 2 cents. ~SIdney~ OPen RNY 10-23-02 down 100
and counting
— Siddy I.
June 16, 2003
Hi, Monique: I agree with the others, best thing to do would be to
discreetly pull someone aside and ask how much they hold, or call
anonamously (sp?). As for the other debate regarding exposing one's self
to cancer, let me say as a fair complected, blue-green-eyed blonde that I
use a tanning bed in the spring because if I don't get a base tan, I will
fry later on if I'm in the sun for any length of time, no matter how high
of SPF I use or how frequently I put it on. Self tanners don't build up
your natural immunity to the sunlight, or else I would definitely be using
them instead. For me, it's an issue of not wanting to get lobster-fied
when I go outside, not VANITY. Sorry Heather, I backed you up the other
day, but today I think you went too far. It's not necessary to criticize
everyone with whom you don't agree.
— Moysa B.
June 16, 2003
Hi, I'm the one that posted the question and I wanted to say thank you for
the support. I do understand the risks of tanning but the way things are
today everything you do has risks. Thanks again and good luck to all with
your weight loss.
— citygirl1971
June 16, 2003
I don't know your preference but in my area there is a new process where
you stand in a booth and a machine sprays on a tan. I have several friends
that were tanning booth junkies that now swear by it. I myself don't tan
(blonde with light eyes and ultra pale) but they seem to love this new
process. One of my girlfriends said she paid $29.99 for 2 sessions.
— mlovesh
June 16, 2003
Monique- call the local tanning place you want to frequent- your not the
first person to ask this I am sure. Perhaps they have a bed that caters to
a larger clientele-
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Heather I truly support peoples choices to post what they want/when they
want- BUT in response to your answer regarding the tanning beds..and being
called the moral police- I briefly re read your profile- since when do our
doctors recommend VODKA and other alcohols? If you are gonna throw stones
you should board up your windows...you are being a little judgemental
lately...
— ~~Stacie~~
June 16, 2003
MONIQUE...First let me say in my defense, I posted the response and I I got
a reply back from Obesity Help saying it didn't go through as my password
was wrong. However, it must have gone through, I was glad it had not as
it was alittle judgemental. And, for the record and out of curiousity, I
called and checked for you, they said most tanningbeds hold someone up to
400lbs, standups are different, however, you may burn yourself on the sides
in a stand up if you are more big in the middle than in the sides.
Stacie, having a drink of alcohol once a month is not like subjecting
yourself to a tanning bad. A drink does not cause cancer where as tanning
beds and extreme exposure to sun does.
— heathercross
June 16, 2003
SHE DIDNT ASK FOR YOUR JUDGEMENT THOUGH- AND IN THE SAME TOKEN, WITH YOUR
REWORKED INSIDES- HOW DO YOU KNOW A DRINK A MONTH WILL NOT CAUSE LIVER
DAMAGE?
— ~~Stacie~~
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