Tanning Beds?

I really want to go to the tanning bed but I haven't since being my defibrillator. Is it cool if I go or do I have to start fake tanning...?

3 Comments

Tanning bed

by cans624 - 2013-03-02 03:03:57

I was told by Medtronic people that its ok to go to a tanning bed I use to go to them alot when I first got my pacer and it never bothered me but I am going to start going to them again I quit for a while cause I was pregnant with my daughter

I like the sun better.

by ElectricFrank - 2013-03-02 11:03:05

As for the skin over the pacer, I've never had an issue with it being any different than the rest of my skin. Living in the desert I'm outside a lot without a shirt and avoid sun screen as well. The skin over my pacer looks the same as anywhere else. Genetics plays a big part in it.

frank

Sunbeds?

by sue uk - 2013-03-03 10:03:52

l have used them since having my PM & have never had a problem.
lf you didnt have a problem before with your skin then l would be suprised if you do now but my skin tans easily so l have never had that worry. But as l said l have a PM which is not affected by the tanning equipment but not sure about a defib'?
Maybe check with your tech?
Sue x

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